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Brace yourself like a man, For I will question you, then you answer me!
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Commentators explain that the phrase "Gird up your loins like a man" was a cultural command to prepare for intense action, like a soldier preparing for battle. God is not inviting a casual chat but is issuing a direct and serious challenge to Job, calling him to stand ready for a divine cross-examination.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Gird up now thy loins like a man - To gird up the loins is a phrase that alludes to the mode of dress in ancient times. The loose, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Gird up now your loins like a man Like a man of valour that girds on his harness for battle: Job is bid to prepare f…
Job had silenced his friends but had not convinced them. Elihu had silenced Job but had not brought him to admit his guilt before God. It pleased t…
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13th Century
Catholic
After the discussion about divine providence between Job and his friends, Eliud had taken it upon himself to resolve the matter, contradicting Job …
