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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Job 15:22

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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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darkness--namely, danger or calamity. Glancing at Job, who despaired of restoration: in contrast to good men when in darkness (Mic 7:8-9). waited for of--that is, He is destined for the sword [GESENIUS]. Rather (in the night of danger), "he looks anxiously towards the sword," as if every sword was drawn against him [UMBREIT].
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