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They abhor me, they stand aloof from me, And don`t hesitate to spit in my face.
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The Depth of Social Contempt
Commentators explain that the actions against Job—being abhorred, avoided, and spat upon—represented the ultimate social disgrace. In Eastern cultures, as Albert Barnes notes, spitting in someone's presence was considered as grave an insult as spitting directly in their face. This highlights the complete and utter rejection Job experienced.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
They abhor me — Hebrew, They regard me as abominable.
They flee far from me — Even such an impious and low-born race will …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
They abhor me As it is no wonder they should, since his inward and most intimate friends did, (Job 19:19…
Job contrasts his present condition with his former honour and authority. What little cause do people have to be ambitious or proud of that which m…
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13th Century
Catholic
After listing the many prosperous things he had enjoyed in the past, Job now lists the adversities he was suffering. He begins by showing that, in …
