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When I went forth to the city gate, When I prepared my seat in the street,
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The Gate as Public Courthouse
Commentators explain that in the ancient world, the city gate was the primary location for legal and civic matters. When Job describes going to the gate and preparing his seat, he is referring to his role as a respected public magistrate or judge, administering justice openly for the entire community to witness.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
When I went out to the gate - The “gate” of a city was a place of public gathering, and where courts were usually held. Job speaks …
19th Century
Anglican
To the gate. —There business was transacted. (Compare the expression, which is still used with reference to the Turkish Empire, of…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When I went out to the, gate through the city Job having described his former state of happiness by the personal favours he en…
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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 …
