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The Terror of God's Silence
Commentators clarify that Job's terrors were not from a guilty conscience or fear of damnation, as he maintained his integrity. Rather, they stemmed from his overwhelming afflictions and the painful sense that God, who once blessed him, had hidden His face and turned against him, creating a profound spiritual crisis.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 30:15
18th Century
Theologian
Terrors are turned upon me - This means as if they were all turned upon him, or made to converge toward him. Everything suited to p…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 30:15
19th Century
Bishop
They pursue — that is, “the terrors chase or pursue my honour:” that is, my soul; or it may be, “You (that is, God) chase…
John Gill
On Job 30:15
17th Century
Pastor
Terrors are turned upon me
Not the terrors of a guilty conscience, for Job had a clear one, and held fast his integr…
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Matthew Henry
On Job 30:15–31
17th Century
Minister
Job complains a great deal. Harbouring hard thoughts of God was the sin that, at this time, most easily beset Job. When inward temptations join wit…