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A True Principle, A Flawed Logic
Matthew Henry highlights the central error in Bildad's reasoning. While the principle that God ultimately upholds the righteous is true, Bildad misapplies it to Job's immediate circumstances. He fails to distinguish between a temporary state of trial and a final state of judgment, leading him to unjustly condemn Job based on his suffering.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 8:20
18th Century
Theologian
Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man - On the meaning of the word perfect, see the note at Job 1:1. The sentiment of Bildad…
John Gill
On Job 8:20
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, God will not cast away a perfect [man]
A sincere, upright, good man; one that is truly gracious; who, thou…
Matthew Henry
On Job 8:20–22
17th Century
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Bildad here assures Job that as he was, so he would fare; therefore, they concluded that as he fared, so he was. God will not cast away an upright …