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Look this, we have searched it, so it is; Hear it, and know it for your good."
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A Confident Conclusion
Eliphaz concludes his speech by asserting that his wisdom is not mere opinion but the result of careful investigation ('we have searched it'). Commentators note his tone is one of 'boastful confidence,' presenting his worldview as a settled fact that Job must accept.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Behold, this – All this that I have said; the truth of all the remarks which I have made.
We have searched it – We have, by ca…
19th Century
Anglican
So it is. —It is the boastful confidence of Eliphaz which is so hard to bear. He speaks as though Job’s experience were as nothing…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Lo this, we have searched it This is the concluding part of Eliphaz's first oration or speech to Job; and in order t…
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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…
