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All flesh would perish together, And man would turn again to dust.
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God's Sovereign Power
Commentators explain that this verse highlights God's absolute sovereignty. He sustains every living being, and if He were to simply withdraw His spirit, all humanity would instantly perish. This truth is meant to put personal suffering into perspective; if God has the right to end all life, He is not being unjust by allowing lesser afflictions.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
All flesh shall perish together - If God chose, He would have a right to cut down the entire human race. How then should people com…
19th Century
Baptist
For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways. Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neithe…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
All flesh shall perish together Not one by one, or one after another, as they generally do, but all together; as whe…
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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…
