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John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Job 8:6

If thou wert pure and upright; surely now he would awake for thee, and make the habitation of thy righteousness prosperous.Habitation — The concerns of thy house and family; which thou hast got and managed with righteousness. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Job 8:6

6. Awake corresponds to the “seeking early,” (betimes,) תשׁחר , a verb whose root signifies “the early light,” or “dawn.” Underlying the figure is the thought that what burdens the heart leads to early action. In response to earnest (early) supplication God arouses himself awakes. Habitation of thy righteousness The abode where thou, when righteous, shalt dwell. Bildad insinuates, according to Schultens, that the home of Job had been one of wickedness. read more

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