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Then he shows them their work, And their transgressions, that they have behaved themselves proudly.
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Affliction as a Mirror
Commentators agree that Elihu presents affliction not as mere punishment, but as a divine tool for revelation. God uses suffering like a 'glass' or mirror to show believers their 'work'—their specific sins and transgressions—so they can see their conduct clearly, repent, and reform for the future.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Then He shows them their work — what their lives have been. This He does either by a messenger sent to them (Job 33:23), or by t…
19th Century
Anglican
Then he sheweth them their work. —the true nature of their conduct and their transgressions, that they have behaved thems…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then he shows them their work Either what they ought to do, so the Tigurine version; and which they have not done, t…
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Elihu here shows that God acts as righteous Governor. He is always ready to defend those who are injured. If our eye is always toward God in duty, …
13th Century
Catholic
Elihu wanted to argue against two points he found in Job's words: first, Job's claim that he was righteous, and second, his accusation that God's j…
