Job 42:10-11

Verses 10-11

RESTORATION OF JOB TO HIS FORMER DIGNITY AND HONOUR, Job 42:10 b, Job 42:11.

Twice as much As in Isaiah 40:2, the consolation of Jerusalem is double the punishment inflicted upon her for her sins, (thus Vitringa,) so now the reward of Job is double all his losses. The restraint of love only intensifies its power when once the barrier is removed. The greatness of the reward now bestowed is correlative to the affection which had been so long concealed.

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 10-11

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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