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Laughing as Inner Peace
Commentators agree that to "laugh" at destruction is not to be arrogant or dismissive of God's judgments. Rather, it describes a profound inner peace and conscious security. John Gill likens it to a person in a safe house who is cheerful and unafraid during a storm. This peace comes from deep trust in God's protection.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 5:22
18th Century
Theologian
At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh — that is, you will be perfectly safe and happy. They will not come upon you; and when t…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 5:22
19th Century
Bishop
Neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth. —Literally, and of the beasts of the earth do not be afraid.…
John Gill
On Job 5:22
17th Century
Pastor
At destruction and famine you shall laugh
Not deride and despise them, and make a jest of them; for good men have a …
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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…