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Job 32:22Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

For I know not how long I shall continue, and whether after a while my Maker may take me away.

Douay-Rheims

כִּ֤י לֹ֣א יָדַ֣עְתִּי אֲכַנֶּ֑ה כִּ֝מְעַ֗ט יִשָּׂאֵ֥נִי עֹשֵֽׂנִי׃

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19th centuryCommentator

After explaining the reasons that had previously prevented him from speaking, Elius outlines his intent to engage in dialogue and vows to communicate honestly and without fear. He turns to Job and urges him to listen carefully, encouraging him to challenge any inaccuracies he detects, as Elius fully understands the limitations of humanity. Based on Job’s own declarations, he acknowledges his own innocent suffering from God. Elius believes Job has erred in his stance against God, who, in His governance of creation, does not owe an explanation to anyone, treating humanity in such a manner that no one can justly criticize His judgments.

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When God perceives man's tendency toward sin, He seeks to correct him through dreams or afflictions, and then extends His grace and rewards a repentant heart. Elius addresses Job, inviting his objections; however, when no response is forthcoming, he again calls for Job's attention.

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