OLD TESTAMENT

Job 34:36

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I wish that Job were tried to the end, because of his answering like wicked men.

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Verse 36. Father. From God all the rights of a father spring. Ephes. 3:15. Calmet.—Septuagint “No indeed: but learn Job, answer not like fools.” Prot. “my desire is, (marginal note, my father) that Job may be tried unto the end, because of his answers for the wicked.” Bible.—He has imitated their wicked discourses; let his chastisement deter others. Calmet.—The sequel seems to intimate, that Eliphaz is here styled Father. Menochius.

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