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For affliction doesn`t come forth from the dust, Neither does trouble spring out of the ground;
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Suffering Isn't Random
All commentators agree on Eliphaz's central point: suffering is not a random accident. Afflictions don't just 'spring out of the ground' by chance like weeds. Instead, they are under the control of an intelligent, sovereign God. This is meant to counter the idea that our troubles are meaningless or due to blind fate.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Although affliction does not come forth from the dust — the margin says, “or iniquity.” The marginal reading here has been inserted …
19th Century
Anglican
Although affliction... . —These two verses are admittedly very difficult. It is also hard to see the connection between sparks fly…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Although affliction comes not forth of the dust Or rather, "for" or "indeed" F25 , this being a reason sh…
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Eliphaz reminds Job that no affliction comes by chance, nor is it to be attributed to secondary causes. The occurrence of prosperity and adversity …
13th Century
Catholic
Recalling the revelation made to him—which included that men dwell in houses of clay whose foundation is in the dust and die eaten as by a moth…
