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For what is the hope of the godless, when he is cut off, When God takes away his life?
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The Hypocrite's Empty Hope
Commentators unanimously affirm Job's point: any worldly gain or religious reputation a hypocrite acquires is rendered worthless at the moment of death. As Charles Spurgeon notes, their hope turns to "horror" when they must face an omniscient God who cannot be deceived. The verse serves as a solemn warning about the ultimate futility of a life not genuinely devoted to God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For what is the hope of the hypocrite? – The same sentiment that Job here advances had previously been expressed by Bildad; see it …
19th Century
Anglican
What is the hope? —Better, What is the hope of the godless, though he get him gain, when God takes away his soul?
Baptist
That is a very solemn, searching question. If a man tries to play fast and loose with God, if he is a hypocrite, and if he should gain by his hypoc…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For what [is] the hope of the hypocrite In religion, who seems to be what he is not, a holy and righteous man; profe…
Job considered the condition of a hypocrite and a wicked man to be most miserable. If they gained throughout life by their profession, and kept up …
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…
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