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Behold, he finds occasions against me, He counts me for his enemy:
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Job's Painful Accusation
Elihu is quoting Job's own sentiments, accusing God of actively looking for excuses or "occasions" to punish him. Scholars note the original Hebrew implies God was seeking "alienation" from Job. This wasn't just a feeling of neglect, but a deep-seated belief that God was treating him with intentional hostility, like an enemy.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Behold, he findeth occasions against me - That is, God. This is not exactly the language of Job, though much that he had said had s…
19th Century
Anglican
Behold, he findeth occasions against me. —See Job 13:24; Job 13:26–27; Job 19:11.
Baptist
Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my hand be heavy upon thee. Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing and I have hear…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Behold, he findeth occasions against me That is, sought in order to find them; so Job in some places suggests, that …
Elihu charges Job with questioning the justice and goodness of God. When we hear anything said to God's dishonor, we ought to bear our testimony ag…
13th Century
Catholic
The text has already stated that Elihu was angry with Job and his friends (Job 32:2–3). After denouncing the laziness of Job’s friends,…
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