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Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 31:14 ESV

We will all have to give an account for our actions.

Sep 4

Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 31:13 ESV

He did not mistreat his servants, he did not disregard their justified complaints.

Sep 4

Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 31:9 ESV

States he is not guilty of adultery, not by allurement or rape. Adultery breaks up marriages. This verse is inferring that the offended wife remarries.

Sep 4

Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 31:7 ESV

He is willing to suffer the harsh consequences from god if he is guilty.

Sep 4

Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 31:5 ESV

Job is honest. He is wile weighed on God's scales of justice Deceit is a part of business, even if it is just exaggeration.

Sep 4

Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 31:4 ESV

God knows our every thought.

Sep 4

Job is addressing his overall performance in his past and present. He emphasizes the high character of his performance, which shows he is not guilt of the charges brought against him. Evil begins in thought, Job is speaking of impure thoughts about women. … Expand

Sep 4

Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 30:27 ESV

Job is very dismayed, he is downcast and discouraged, and does not know how to solve his problem and gain relief from his pain and suffering.

Sep 2

Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 30:4 ESV

They were weak, living in the "slums", scavenged for food

Sep 2

Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 30:1 ESV

To be deprecated by the young was humiliating, the mockers were descended from trashy people, this would predict their scorning of Job

Sep 2

Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 29:25 ESV

Job's position in the past was one of excellence. He was the leading citizen in his community, was highly respected,

Sep 2

Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 29:12 ESV

examples of philanthropy - Job was not a penny pinching selfish wealthy person, but he looked out for the poor to help them.

Sep 2

Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 29:6 ESV

figurative language that describes a man living in great affluence.

Sep 2

Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 29:3 ESV

The favor he experienced in life came from God.

Sep 2

Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 29:2 ESV

Job had an enviable situation, his friends were jealous and attacked him. Job longed for the past when he was doing well.

Sep 2

Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 28:28 ESV

There is no such thing as wisdom when God is not honored and respected. From commentary -Where real wisdom is purity of conduct will be. Character and wisdom go hand in hand. Sin is great folly. One displays great wisdom when he departs from evil. The legitimatizing of such pursuits as homosexuality, immorality, abortion, gambling, etc only shows the great lack of real wisdom in our world.. … Expand

Sep 2

Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 28:25 ESV

The power of heavenly wisdom is far greater than earthly wisdom. God has the wisdom to weigh the waters and the winds. God has the wisdom to order storms.

Sep 2

Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 28:15 ESV

The price of wisdom is far above gold, silver, or precious stones. Wisdom and the acquisition of wealth are inseparable in the minds of most men. From commentary

Sep 2

Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 28:23 ESV

true heavenly wisdom can be found in Deity, When men leave out God, they will leave out the greatest wisdom. That is why so little wisdom can be found in our world today, you cannot find much wisdom in governments, schools, entertainment, homes, and even churches because God and His Word are left out. Men do not want God around, and that only makes men dumber. From Commentary … Expand

Sep 2

Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 28:21 ESV

Heavenly wisdom is not found in depravity, in dumb animals, (Some movements today give animals a priority over humanity, but that is not heavenly wisdom-from commentary); in the depths, the wisdom of mining does not compare to heavenly wisdom, not in death … Expand

Sep 2

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