Job 31:38-39

Verses 38-39

38-39. Some, without good ground, have thought that these verses are misplaced, and that they should have appeared before in the list of affirmations; according to Eichhorn, after Job 31:25; and Stuhlmann, after Job 31:34. Such criticism, forgetful that nature loves irregularities of landscape, would reduce all to the same dead level. The perfection of this defence is secured by this last solemn asseveration. Seemingly an after-consideration, it looks boldly in the face the most serious of all the charges, the unnamed something which the friends have darkly hinted, for instance, Bildad, in chap. 8; Zophar in chaps. 11 and 20; and Eliphaz in chap. 22. Comp. Job 13:23.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

Verses 38-39

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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