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Which are black by reason of the ice, in which the snow hides itself:
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The Deceptive Brook
Job compares his friends to streams that look promising but are ultimately treacherous. Commentators explain the imagery: the streams are dark and swollen with melting ice and snow, appearing full of life-giving water. However, this appearance is deceptive, as they will soon vanish in the heat, just as Job's friends' comfort proved fleeting.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Which are blackish – Or, rather, which are turbid. The word used here (קדרים qoderı̂ym) means to be turbid, foul, or muddy…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Which are blackish by reason of the ice When frozen over, they look of a blackish colour, which is called a black frost; and t…
In his prosperity, Job formed great expectations from his friends, but now was disappointed. This he compares to the failing of brooks in summer. T…
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13th Century
Catholic
In the preceding verses, Job had shown that while he felt pain and spoke from that pain, he did so rationally and was not carried away by his suffe…
