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"By reason of the multitude of oppressions they cry out; They cry for help by reason of the arm of the mighty.
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Acknowledging Real Suffering
Commentators agree that Elihu is not denying the reality of suffering. He acknowledges Job's point that oppressed people cry out because of their pain. This verse serves as a statement of fact that sets up Elihu's explanation for why these cries might go unanswered.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
By reason of the multitude of oppressions they make the oppressed to cry - It is not quite easy to see the connection this verse ha…
19th Century
Anglican
By reason of the multitude of oppressions. —The argument seems to be that among men there may be oppression, but not with an almig…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
By reason of the multitude of oppressions, they make [the oppressed] to cry Which is …
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Job complained that God did not regard the cries of the oppressed against their oppressors. He did not know how to reconcile this with the justice …
13th Century
Catholic
After Eliud had rejected Job's words—because in his estimation Job attributed evil to divine judgment—he now intends to rebuke him for saying that …
