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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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Albert Barnes
On Job 5:27
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 5:27
19th Century
Bishop
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…
John Gill
On Job 5:27
17th Century
Pastor
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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…