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Then came there to him all his brothers, and all his sisters, and all those who had been of his acquaintance before, and ate bread with him in his house. They comforted him, and consoled him concerning all the evil that Yahweh had brought on him. Everyone also gave him a piece of money, and everyone a ring of gold.
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Restoration Includes Relationship
Commentators highlight the dramatic return of Job's family and friends, who had previously abandoned him. This reversal shows that God's restoration is not just material but also relational. Scholars like John Gill note Job's grace in welcoming them back without bitterness, providing a powerful model for forgiveness and renewed fellowship after hardship.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 42:11
18th Century
Theologian
Then came there unto him all his brethren ... - It seems remarkable that none of these friends came near him during his afflictions…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 42:11
19th Century
Bishop
Every man also gave him a piece of money. —The Hebrew word is kesîtâh, which is also found in the narrative of J…
John Gill
On Job 42:11
17th Century
Pastor
Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his
sisters
Which may be taken not…
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Matthew Henry
On Job 42:10–17
17th Century
Minister
In the beginning of this book, we had Job's patience under his troubles as an example; here, for our encouragement to follow that example, we have …