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Prosperity Isn't Proof
Eliphaz argues from his own experience, stating that he has seen wicked people ('the foolish') appear prosperous and stable ('taking root'). However, this prosperity is temporary and ends in sudden ruin. Commentators note this observation is similar to what is found in Psalm 37, highlighting a recurring biblical theme that worldly success is not a reliable sign of God's favor.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 5:3
18th Century
Theologian
I have seen the foolish - The wicked. To confirm the sentiment that he had just advanced, Eliphaz appeals to his own observation, and says t…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 5:3
19th Century
Bishop
I cursed. —The word means, “I was able to declare distinctly, and I did declare without hesitation, that his lot would be as follo…
John Gill
On Job 5:3
17th Century
Pastor
I have seen the foolish taking root
Such foolish wicked men as before described; those Eliphaz had observed to prosp…
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Matthew Henry
On Job 5:1–5
17th Century
Minister
Eliphaz here calls upon Job to answer his arguments. Were any of the saints or servants of God visited with such Divine judgments as Job, or did th…