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I smiled on them when they had no confidence. They didn`t reject the light of my face.
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The Power of a Look
Commentators suggest Job's influence was so profound that his non-verbal cues were decisive. One leading interpretation is that a mere smile from Job could signal disapproval of a proposal, causing its supporters to immediately lose confidence and abandon it. His facial expression alone could settle a matter, a testament to the immense weight his wisdom carried.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
If I laughed on them they believed it not - There is considerable variety in the interpretation of this part of the verse. Dr. Good…
19th Century
Anglican
If I laughed on them. —That is, “They would not believe that I could be so affable to them, could so condescend to them—t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
[If] I laughed on them, they believed [it] not Not that he at any time laughed at them, by way of derision; but when…
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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…
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 …