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If like Adam I have covered my transgressions, By hiding my iniquity in my heart,
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"Like Adam" or "Like Men"?
Scholars debate if Job is referring specifically to Adam from Genesis 3, who hid from God, or more generally to how all people ('man') tend to hide their faults. Many commentators, like Albert Barnes, find the direct reference to Adam more powerful, suggesting Job is claiming he does not attempt to conceal his sin even from God Himself.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
If I covered my transgressions as Adam - That is, if I have attempted to hide or conceal them; if, conscious of guilt, I have endeavored to …
19th Century
Anglican
As Adam. —Or, as man, i.e., commonly does. There may or may not be here some indication of acquaintance with the narrativ…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
If I covered my transgressions as Adam Job could not be understood, by this account he had given of the holiness of …
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Job clears himself from the charge of hypocrisy. We are reluctant to confess our faults, willing to excuse them, and to lay the blame upon others. …
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…
