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Job 34:36

Job 34:36
My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end because of his answers for wicked men.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

My desire is - Margin, “or, “my father, let Job be tried.”” This variation between the text and the margin, arises from the different interpretations affixed to the Hebrew word אבי 'âbiy. The Hebrew…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end - אבי יבחן איוב abi yibbachen Aiyob, "My father, let Job be tried." So the Vulgate, Pater mi, probetur Job. But it may be as in the common translation,…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Job 34:31-37

In these verses,

I. Elihu instructs Job what he should say under his affliction, Job 34:31, Job 34:32. Having reproved him for his peevish passionate words, he here puts better words into his mouth.…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

It is not certain whether Job 34:34 be a continuation of the judgment of Elihu's hearers or be his own words. The sentiment is excessively harsh, and probably Elihu, though of course concurring in it,…