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A Curse of Confidence
Job concludes his defense with a powerful self-curse. Commentators explain that he is so certain of his integrity that he invites God to make his land barren, growing only thistles and foul-smelling weeds, if he is guilty. This echoes the original curse on the ground in Genesis 3:18 and represents the strongest possible declaration of his innocence.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 31:40
18th Century
Theologian
Let thistles grow; - (Genesis 3:18). Thistles are valueless; and Job is so confident of his complete innocence regarding this th…
John Gill
On Job 31:40
17th Century
Pastor
Let thistles grow instead of wheat, and cockle instead of
barley
This is an imprecati…
Matthew Henry
On Job 31:33–40
17th Century
Minister
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. …