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Job 35:14

Job 35:14
Although thou sayest thou shalt not see him, yet judgment is before him; therefore trust thou in him.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Although thou sayest thou shall not see him,.... Which is another expression of Job's taken notice of by Elihu, and to which he makes answer; he seems to refer to Job 23:3. God is indeed invisible in…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Although thou sayest thou shalt not see him - This is addressed to Job, and is designed to entreat him to trust in God. Elihu seems to refer to some remark that Job had made, like that in Job 23:8,…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Thou sayest thou shalt not see Him - Several MSS. have "Thou shalt not see me," and the Septuagint, and one other, "Thou shalt not see us," but without the points, תשורנו, the original may be read see…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Job 35:14-16

Here is, I. Another improper word for which Elihu reproves Job (Job 35:14): Thou sayest thou shalt not see him; that is, 1. "Thou complainest that thou dost not understand the meaning of his severe…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Job 35:14-16

The interpretation and connexion of these verses is difficult. Job 35:35 might carry on the idea of Job 35:35,

13. Surely God will not hear vanity,

Neither will the Almighty regard it;

14. Much…