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Job 1:6

Job 1:6
Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord,.... This is generally understood of the angels, as in Job 38:7 who may be thought to be so called, because of their…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Now there was a day - Dr. Good renders this, “And the day came.” Tindal.” Now upon a time.” The Chaldee paraphrasist has presumed to specify the time, and renders it, “Now it happened in the day of…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Job 1:6-12

Job was not only so rich and great, but withal so wise and good, and had such an interest both in heaven and earth, that one would think the mountain of his prosperity stood so strong that it could…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Job 1:6-12

The disinterestedness of Job's piety brought under suspicion by the Adversary in the Council of Heaven

After the scene of happiness and piety presented by Job's home on earth, the Poet draws the veil…