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Jean Rubes

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Jean Rubes

finished reading Job 40, Job 41, Job 42 in Chronological Bible Reading Plan:

And the Lord said to Job:...

about 11 years ago

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Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 42:13 ESV

The commentary states that Job did not need twice as many children, because he would be reunited with the first group when he died.

about 11 years ago

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Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 42:11 ESV

These were fair weather friends, who left Job when his trials became rough. Now that Job is over his trials, they flock back. Sometimes our closest friends and relatives will be the first to forsak...

about 11 years ago

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Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 42:10 ESV

Job prayed for these men when he was still suffering greatly. Some of the best medicine for a suffering person is to help others in their suffering. Being more concerned about the needs of others t...

about 11 years ago

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Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 42:9 ESV

It took a lot of humility for the three friends of Job to do as the Lord commanded, but if you are going to obey God you will often have to walk the humble road. Completeness of submission involved...

about 11 years ago

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Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 42:8 ESV

The three friend were under the wrath of God. Having to go to Job to make the sacrifices was humbling for the three friends. Going to Job for prayer elevated Job greatly in spiritual matters. But g...

about 11 years ago

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Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 42:7 ESV

Poor speaking about God was the sin that prompted the requirement for Job's three friends. The sin was sacrilegious, speaking dishonorably about God and it was a serious sin. This provoked God. It ...

about 11 years ago

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Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 42:6 ESV

His discernment is in the spiritual area, especially in the knowledge of God. It was increased because he listened earnestly to God's word. He recognized his depravity before God., showing the reac...

about 11 years ago

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Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 42:5 ESV

The trial had affected Job's discernment in a positive way. Job says that what he knew previously was what he had only heard by his ear, but now after God had spoken, Job feels he has so increased ...

about 11 years ago

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Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 42:3 ESV

One cannot help others understand something if they do not understand it. Job had said that he had spoken about things he did not understand and that he lacked the ability to explain the subject. H...

about 11 years ago

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Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 42:2 ESV

Job's trials resulted in improving his character. The troubles that came upon Job proved to Satan that Job would not forsake God.

about 11 years ago

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Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 41:33 ESV

The lion is called the king of beasts, but here the leviathan exceeds the lion. He s arrogant, he does not fear other animals or people.

about 11 years ago

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Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 41:31 ESV

Leaves a very pronounced wake that looks white. He can swim well.

about 11 years ago

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Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 41:29 ESV

The skin of the leviathan is so strong that a sword or spear or dart or other weapon cannot penetrate it. verse 30 is speaking about the imprint that his animal makes upon soil when he either lies ...

about 11 years ago

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Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 41:25 ESV

Wherever the leviathan goes, he creates sorrow, because he scares people and other animals.

about 11 years ago

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Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 41:23 ESV

The leviathan is a very solid and firm animal. It is not flabby, soft or flexible.The firmness would help protect it from any natural enemies.

about 11 years ago

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Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 41:18 ESV

When he sneezes his eyes flash.

about 11 years ago

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Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 41:15 ESV

A unique feature of the leviathan is his scales. His scales are so close together that no air can come between them

about 11 years ago

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Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 41:14 ESV

Focus on the leviathan's smile. A smile shows teeth. The picture here is opening the mouth and seeing teeth. His teeth are frightening.

about 11 years ago

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Jean Rubes

wrote a note on Job 41:12 ESV

The specifics of the leviathan show the creative wisdom and power of God, who made the leviathan. God continues to instruct Job regarding the wisdom & power of God, causing Job to realize that God'...

about 11 years ago