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Imagery of Unfading Vigor
Commentators explain that Job uses powerful imagery to describe his past vitality. His "fresh glory" is likened to a healthy, ever-vibrant tree, and his "renewed bow" symbolizes undiminished strength and authority. In his prime, Job felt his vigor was not fading but was constantly being restored.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 29:20
18th Century
Theologian
My glory was fresh in me — The margin note says, “new.” As Umbreit remarks, “As we say, the man shall not overlive himself.” The idea is tha…
John Gill
On Job 29:20
17th Century
Pastor
My glory [was]
"Is" or "shall be";
fresh in me ;
or "new" F7 ; rene…
Matthew Henry
On Job 29:18–25
17th Century
Minister
Being so honored and useful, Job had hoped to die in peace and honor, in a good old age. If such an expectation arises from lively faith in the pro…