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The Security of a Peaceful Home
Eliphaz's promise is that one who trusts God will have peace concerning their home and family. Commentators explain this isn't a magical shield from all harm, but a deep assurance of God's providential care. In a dangerous world, the righteous can have confidence that their dwelling and loved ones are secure under God's watchful eye, bringing profound consolation.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 5:24
18th Century
Theologian
And you shall know that your tabernacle shall be in peace—Your tent—אהלך 'âhelēkāh—showing that it was common…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 5:24
19th Century
Bishop
Sin. —The word rendered “sin” literally means also to miss the mark, as in (Judges 20:16), and that is probab…
John Gill
On Job 5:24
17th Century
Pastor
And you shall know that your tabernacle [shall be] in peace ,
&c.] Not a place of religious worship, though the Targ…
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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…