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God as the Divine Surgeon
Commentators explain that God's 'wounding' is like that of a skilled surgeon. The pain is not random but is a necessary part of a deeper healing process. Just as a surgeon must probe a wound to heal it, God sometimes allows painful experiences to address spiritual issues and ultimately restore us to wholeness.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 5:18
18th Century
Theologian
For he makes sore - That is, he afflicts.
And binds up - He heals. The phrase is taken from the custom of binding up a wound (…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 5:18
19th Century
Bishop
He maketh sore, and bindeth up. — The sentiment here expressed is one of those obvious ones which lose all their force fr…
John Gill
On Job 5:18
17th Century
Pastor
For he makes sore, and binds up
Or, "though he makes sore, yet he binds up" F4 ; as a surgeon, who makes …
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Matthew Henry
On Job 5:17–27
17th Century
Minister
Eliphaz gives Job a word of caution and exhortation: Despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty. Call it a chastening, which comes fr…