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For he adds rebellion to his sin. He claps his hands among us, And multiplies his words against God."
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The Charge: Adding Rebellion to Sin
Commentators explain that Elihu accuses Job of escalating his wrongdoing. The charge is that Job is not just guilty of some original sin that brought his suffering, but is now adding the sin of rebellion by complaining against God. The gesture of 'clapping hands' is interpreted as a sign of contempt for his friends' arguments or triumphant confidence that he has won the debate.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For he addeth rebellion unto his sin – To the sin which he has formerly committed and which has brought these trials upon him, he now adds…
19th Century
Anglican
He claps his hands among us. —As though he were confident of victory in argument.
Baptist
Well, thank God, we are not going to be judged by Elihu, nor by any other of our fellow-creatures; to our own Master we stand or fall, and if we tr…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For he adds rebellion unto his sin Or he "may" or "will" add F21 , if he is suffered to go on at this rat…
When we correct for what is wrong, we must guide towards what is good. Job's friends wanted him to admit he was a wicked man. Let will only compel …
13th Century
Catholic
There are two primary reasons why people deviate from justice. The first is that they show deference to important persons, and the second is that t…
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