He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity.
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Gill's Exposition
He openeth also their ear to discipline,.... Or "to correction" (o); to the rod of correction; to hear the voice of it and him that has appointed it; its reproving voice for sin, its directing voice…
Barnes' Notes
He openeth also their ear to discipline - To teaching; or he makes them willing to learn the lessons which their afflictions are designed to teach; coral). See the notes at Job 33:16.
Adam Clarke
He openeth also their ear - He gives them to understand the reason why they are thus corrected, and commands them to return from those iniquities which have induced him to visit them with afflictions…
Elihu, being to speak on God's behalf, and particularly to ascribe righteousness to his Maker, here shows that the disposals of divine Providence are all, not only according to the eternal counsels of…
The meaning of afflictions they are a divine warning and stimulus to rouse men out of a sinful lethargy and bring their sin to their remembrance.
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