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"Therefore listen to me, you men of understanding: Far be it from God, that he should do wickedness, From the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
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Elihu begins with an emphatic, absolute statement. Commentators note that the phrase 'Far be it from God' expresses a deep sense of horror and abhorrence, as if the very idea of God doing wrong is a profane thought. This isn't just a mild disagreement; it's a foundational truth that God's character is perfectly and completely righteous.
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Job
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore listen to me - Elihu now proceeds to reply to what he regarded as Job's mistaken views, and to show the impropriety of language th…
19th Century
Anglican
You men of understanding. —Elihu now appeals to the men of understanding, by whom he can hardly mean the three friends of whom he …
Baptist
That was well spoken. Let us never, even for a moment, imagine that God can do anything that is unrighteous or unjust. God is a sovereign, and ther…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Therefore hearken to me, you men of understanding The same persons he addresses as wise men and men of knowledge, ([…
Elihu had shown Job that God meant him no hurt by afflicting him, but intended his spiritual benefit. Here he shows that God did him no wrong by af…
13th Century
Catholic
After accusing Job of wanting to dispute with God, Elihu begins to dispute two points he had already mentioned (Job 33:9–12; [Reference…
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