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Then Job answered,

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Rising Above Insults

Commentator John Gill highlights that Job begins his reply without reacting to Bildad's harsh personal attacks. Instead of trading insults, Job immediately engages with the substance of the argument. This serves as a model for focusing on core issues rather than getting sidetracked by personal slights in a difficult conversation.

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John Gill

John Gill

On Job 9:1

17th Century

Pastor

Then Job answered and said .
] Without taking notice of Bildad's harsh expressions and severe censures, or his unfri…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Job 9:1–13

17th Century

Minister

In this answer Job declared that he did not doubt the justice of God, when he denied being a hypocrite; for how should man be just with God? Before…