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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Job 16:12

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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I was at ease--in past times (Job 1:1-3). by my neck--as an animal does its prey (so Job 10:16). shaken--violently; in contrast to his former "ease" (Psa 102:10). Set me up (again). mark-- (Job 7:20; Lam 3:12). God lets me always recover strength, so as to torment me ceaselessly.
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