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Let them curse it who curse the day, Who are ready to rouse up leviathan.

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Invoking Ancient Curses

Commentators explain that Job is calling upon ancient sorcerers or enchanters—people believed to have the power to make a day unlucky. The phrase 'rouse up Leviathan' refers to their supposed ability to control even the most terrifying monsters. Job's desperate wish is for these powerful figures to use their ultimate curses to obliterate the night of his birth, showing the profound depth of his anguish.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Job 3:8

18th Century

Theologian

Let them curse it who curse the day - This entire verse is exceedingly difficult, and many different expositions have been given of…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Job 3:8

19th Century

Bishop

That curse the day —that is, let those who proclaim days unlucky or accursed curse that day as pre-eminently so; or let t…

John Gill

John Gill

On Job 3:8

17th Century

Pastor

Let them curse it that curse the day
Their own day, either their birthday, or any day on which evil befalls them; and now such…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Job 3:1–10

17th Century

Minister

For seven days Job's friends sat by him in silence, without offering consolation: at the same time Satan assaulted his mind to shake his confidence…