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"But as for me, I would seek God, To God would I commit my cause;
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A Logical Response to Suffering
Commentators note that Eliphaz's advice begins with a strong "but" or "truly." His point is a logical one: since suffering is not random but is under God's control, the only sensible response is to turn to God, not away from Him. This is a direct counsel to Job based on God's sovereignty.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I would seek to God—Our translators have omitted here the adversative particle אוּלם 'ûlâm—but, yet, nevertheless—and have…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I would seek unto God Or "truly" F5 , "certainly, doubtless, I do seek unto God", verily I do so; for so …
Eliphaz reminds Job that no affliction comes by chance, nor is it to be attributed to secondary causes. The occurrence of prosperity and adversity …
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13th Century
Catholic
Eliphaz proposed that everything that happens on earth has a specific cause. He proved this by observing that natural things appear to be directed …
