Gregory the Great
Let his remembrance be erased from the earth, and may his name not be heard in the public squares, as stated in Job 18:17. This requires our consideration: Bildad the Shuhite articulates a condemnation of all the wicked in such a way that his words subtly target the ultimate source of wickedness, which is the adversary. In the end times, he will embody himself in the vessel of destruction known as ‘Antichrist,’ striving to propagate his name as any evil individual seeks to elevate his own status, associating his legacy with fame and reveling in worldly acclaim. Thus, these phrases should be understood as addressing each of the wicked while simultaneously indicating the source of wickedness itself.
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Therefore, it is fitting to proclaim that his memory should be erased from the earth, and his name not be mentioned in public spaces. The term street, from the Greek word platea, meaning wide, signifies how Antichrist attempts to cement his renown in the world, yearning to preserve his temporal glory indefinitely, wanting ‘his name to be repeated in the public squares’ as he spreads his malevolent deeds far and wide. However, this evil will not endure in exaltation for long, and we must declare that let his memory vanish from the earth, and let his name not be repeated in the public squares; signifying that he is destined to swiftly relinquish the splendor of his earthly reign and forfeit the fleeting enjoyment of having his name widely celebrated in the brief period of his success. And it continues: