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Job 29:5

Job 29:5
When the Almighty was yet with me, when my children were about me;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

When the Almighty was yet with me,.... Not merely by his powerful and providential presence, as he is with all men; but in a special manner by his gracious presence, which is a wonderful and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

When the Almighty was yet with me - Job regarded God as withdrawn from him. He now looked back with deep interest to the time when he dwelt with him.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Job 29:1-6

Losers may have leave to speak, and there is nothing they speak of more feelingly than of the comforts they are stripped of. Their former prosperity is one of the most pleasing subjects of their…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Naturally the first element in Job's happiness in those past days was the presence of his children.