let briers grow instead of wheat, and stinkweed instead of barley.” The words of Job are ended.
ExplanationCommentary
Verse 40. Thorns. Prot. “cockle.” Marg. “loathsome weeds.” Bible.—The precise import of the word is not known; but it means something “stinking.” Calmet.—Septuagint Batos, “a briar.” Bible.—Ended. Many Latin editions omit these words with Saint Gregory, and so forth The old Vulg. has & quieverunt verba Job, as a title. Calmet.—Septuagint place at the beginning of the next chapter, “And Job ceased to speak. His three friends also left off contending with Job; for Job was just before them.” Grabe substitutes “himself,” as they were not perhaps yet convinced. Bible.—Job, however, addresses his discourse no more to them, but only to God, ( Calmet.) acknowledging some unadvised speeches; ( Worthington.) or want of information. Bible.