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(For the length of my life is still in me, And the spirit of God is in my nostrils);
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The Divine Gift of Life
Commentators explain that Job's phrase, 'the spirit of God is in my nostrils,' is a direct reference to the breath of life God breathed into humanity at creation (Genesis 2:7). Job recognizes that his very existence is not his own but a continuous, moment-by-moment gift sustained by God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And the spirit of God is in my nostrils - As long as I live. The “spirit of God” here means the breath that God breathed into man w…
19th Century
Baptist
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
All the while my breath [is] in me So long the oath of God would be upon him, or he bound himself under it: …
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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…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, Job had successfully refuted the speech of Bildad, who had cited divine power against him as if Job were ignorant of its greatness. Whe…
