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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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Albert Barnes
On Job 27:3
18th Century
Theologian
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…
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…
John Gill
On Job 27:3
17th Century
Pastor
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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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…