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My glory is fresh in me, My bow is renewed in my hand.`
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
My glory [was] "Is" or "shall be";
fresh in me ; or "new" F7 ; rene…
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…
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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 …
