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A Sermon, Not a Story
Commentators explain that when the Bible says Job took up his "parable," it doesn't mean a story like those Jesus told. The Hebrew word, "mâshâl," refers to a weighty, wise, and poetic discourse. Job is beginning a profound, final argument, not a simple tale.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 27:1
18th Century
Theologian
Job continued - The marginal note, as in the Hebrew, is “added to take up.” Probably he had paused for Zophar to reply, but since he said no…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 27:1
19th Century
Bishop
Job continued his parable. —The remainder of Job’s speech—now, for the first time, called his parable—co…
Charles Spurgeon
On Job 27:1–4
19th Century
Preacher
Moreover Job continued his parable, and said, As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty, who hath vexed my soul; all the…
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John Gill
On Job 27:1
17th Century
Pastor
Moreover Job continued his parable
Having finished his discourse concerning the worlds and ways of God, and the disp…
Matthew Henry
On Job 27:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Job's friends now allowed him to speak, and he proceeded in a serious and useful manner. Job had confidence in the goodness both of his cause and o…