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I put on righteousness, and it clothed me. My justice was as a robe and a diadem.
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Dressed in Justice
Commentators explain that Job uses the metaphor of clothing to describe his character. His righteousness and justice were not just actions but his very identity, as visible and defining as a royal robe and crown. This was his true source of honor and what distinguished him in the community.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I put on righteousness - Or “justice” - as a magistrate, and in all his transactions with his fellow-men. It is common to compare moral cond…
19th Century
Anglican
I put on righteousness. — Compare to Isaiah 61:10; Isaiah 28:5; Isaiah 62:3; [Reference 2 Timothy 4…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I put on righteousness, and it clothed me Not the righteousness of his living Redeemer, the robe of righteousness an…
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All sorts of people paid respect to Job, not only for the dignity of his rank, but also for his personal merit: his prudence, integrity, and good m…
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 …
