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When I looked for good, then evil came; When I waited for light, there came darkness.
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The Pain of Dashed Hopes
Commentators explain that Job's despair is so profound because his suffering directly contradicted his reasonable expectations. Having lived a righteous and benevolent life, he looked for continued good and light. Instead, as he laments, he received only evil and darkness, highlighting the deep pain of disappointed hope.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
When I looked for good - When I supposed that respect would be shown me; or when I looked forward to an honored old age. I expected to be m…
19th Century
Anglican
When I looked for good. —Before, in Job 3:25-26, he had spoken as one who did not wish to be the fool of prosperity, and …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When I looked for good As he thought he might reasonably expect it, since he had shown such a sympathizing spirit to…
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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…
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 …
