Job 15:7

Second strophe Ironical questioning as to the possible modes by which Job had attained to such superior wisdom and self-sufficiency that he could discard divine consolations imparted through his friends, Job 15:7-11.

7. Art thou the first man Literally, Wast thou born the first man? Art thou an Adam still alive, having gathered all the treasures of wisdom the experience of many centuries? In India, Mr. Roberts tells us, a pertinacious opposer is asked, “What! were you born before all others?” “Yes, yes, he is the first man: no wonder he has so much wisdom.”