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Who goes in company with the workers of iniquity, And walks with wicked men?
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An Accusation of Ideas, Not Actions
All commentators agree that Elihu is not accusing Job of literally spending time with wicked people. The charge is about his words and ideas. By questioning the value of righteousness, Job's sentiments were seen as aligning with the ungodly, making him guilty by association of ideas, not actions.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity - That is, in his sentiments. The idea is, that he advocated the same opinions …
19th Century
Anglican
And walketh with wicked men. —This was the charge that was brought against Job by Eliphaz (Job 15:4–5; [Refer…
Baptist
He did not mean that Job actually went into the company of the wicked; but that, in saying that it had been no profit to him to delight himself wit…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Which goeth in company with the workers of iniquity The worst of men, who make it their constant business and employ…
Elihu calls upon those present to decide with him concerning Job's words. Even the simplest Christian, whose mind is enlightened, whose heart is sa…
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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