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If I have seen the sun when it shined, Or the moon moving in splendor,
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A Denial of Ancient Idolatry
Commentators unanimously explain that Job is declaring his innocence from the ancient and widespread practice of worshipping the sun and moon. This form of nature worship, known as Sabaism, was likely one of the earliest types of idolatry and was common in the regions surrounding Job, making his faithfulness to the one true God remarkable.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
If I beheld the sun when it shined - Margin, light. The Hebrew word (אור 'ôr) properly means light, but that it her…
19th Century
Anglican
If I beheld the sun. —It is remarkable that the kind of idolatry repudiated by Job is only that of sun and moon worship. He seems to have …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
If I beheld the sun when it shined Some take this to be a reason why Job did not make gold his hope and confidence, …
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Job protests:
That he never set his heart upon the wealth of this world. How few prosperous believers can appeal to the Lord, that …
13th Century
Catholic
After Job defended himself against charges of injustice (Job 31:5) and lack of mercy (Job 31:16), he now declares himself i…