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Then Job answered,
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Job's Sarcastic Reply
Commentators observe that this verse introduces a significant shift in tone. Job's response to Bildad is not a calm debate but is described as 'sharp,' 'biting,' and full of 'irony' and 'derision.' Despite his suffering, Job remains intellectually keen, using satire to critique his friend's unhelpful counsel.
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19th Century
Anglican
Then answered Job. —Job himself has virtually said much the same as Bildad (Job 9:2; Job 14:4), s…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But Job answered In a very sharp and biting manner; one would wonder that a man in such circumstances should have so…
Presbyterian
Job derided Bildad's answer; his words were a mixture of peevishness and self-preference. Bildad ought to have laid before Job the consolations, ra…
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13th Century
Catholic
In his last speech, Bildad wanted to convince Job by considering God's power, which is terrible to all. In light of this power, no one can pretend …
