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Job again took up his parable, and said,
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A Deliberate Pause
Commentators explain that this verse marks a significant moment in the dialogue. Job had paused, giving his friends an opportunity to reply. Their continued silence prompted him to "take up his parable again," launching into a new, powerful defense of his life before God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Moreover, Job continued his parable - See the notes at (Job 27:1). It is probable that Job had paused to see if anyone would att…
19th Century
Anglican
Job continued his parable. —In this chapter he recounts wistfully his past happiness. In his case it was indeed not without cause,…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Moreover, Job continued his parable Or "added to take [it] up" F17 , that is, he took it up again, and went on…
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Job proceeds to contrast his former prosperity with his present misery, through God's withdrawing from him. A gracious soul delights in God's smile…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, Job had shown in general terms why it is not contrary to divine justice for the wicked to prosper while the good—who are given greater …
