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As a servant who earnestly desires the shadow, As a hireling who looks for his wages,
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A Longing for Rest
Commentators explain that Job compares his desire for death to two relatable images: a servant panting for the cool shadows of evening to end his toil, and a hired worker eagerly awaiting his wages. This powerful metaphor illustrates the depth of his exhaustion and his desperate wish for relief from his suffering.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
As a servant earnestly desires - Margin, gapes after. The word here שׁאף shâ'aph means to breathe hard, to pant, to blow, …
19th Century
Baptist
And as an hireling looketh for the reward of his work: So am I made to possess months of vanity, and wearisome nights are appointed to me.…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
As a servant earnestly desires the shadow Either the shadow of some great rock, tree, or hedge, or any shady place t…
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Job here excuses what he could not justify: his desire for death. Observe man's present place: he is on earth. He is still on earth, not in hell. I…
13th Century
Catholic
Since Eliphaz previously spoke (Job 5:17–27) to move blessed Job from despair, he promised him earthly happiness if he would not reject…
