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You shall know that your tent is in peace. You shall visit your fold, and shall miss nothing.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
And you shall know that your tabernacle shall be in peace—Your tent—אהלך 'âhelēkāh—showing that it was common…
19th Century
Anglican
Sin. —The word rendered “sin” literally means also to miss the mark, as in (Judges 20:16), and that is probab…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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Eliphaz gives Job a word of caution and exhortation: Despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty. Call it a chastening, which comes fr…
13th Century
Catholic
Eliphaz had already accused blessed Job of both impatience and presumption because he declared himself innocent. Now, he tries to address the despa…
