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For calamity from God is a terror to me, By reason of his majesty I can do nothing.
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The True Fear of God
Commentators unanimously agree that Job's integrity was not driven by fear of human laws, which he felt he could evade. Instead, his actions were governed by a profound 'terror' and awe of God. He knew that even if no person could hold him accountable for oppressing the fatherless, God, the ultimate judge, saw everything and would bring calamity.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For destruction from God was a terror to me - The destruction which God would bring upon one who was guilty of the crime specified …
19th Century
Anglican
I could not endure. —Rather, I was unable to act in this way.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For destruction [from] God [was] a terror to me Though he feared not men, they being at his beck and command, ready …
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13th Century
Catholic
After Job recounted his former prosperity (Job 29) and his subsequent hardship (Job 30), he now demonstrates his innocence …