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Behold, as wild donkeys in the desert, They go forth to their work, seeking diligently for food; The wilderness yields them bread for their children.
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The Lawless 'Wild Ass'
Commentators agree that the 'wild asses' in this verse are not the oppressed poor, but a class of wicked people who live like outlaws. As Albert Barnes and John Gill explain, the comparison is not about being prey animals, but about being untamed, rebellious, and living a lawless life in the desert, much like the wild donkey.
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18th Century
Theologian
Behold, as wild asses in the desert - Regarding the wild ass, see the notes at Job 6:5. Schultens, Good, Noyes, and Wemyss understa…
19th Century
Preacher
Behold, as wild asses in the desert, go they forth to their work;
Like wild asses, their work consists in going forth to do mischie…
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, [as] wild asses in the desert The word "as" is a supplement, and may be omitted, and the words be interprete…
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Minister
Job discusses further the prosperity of the wicked. He had previously shown, in chapter 21, that many who are ungodly and profane live at ease.