Job 22:3
“Is it any pleasure to the Almighty, that thou art righteous? or is it gain to him, that thou makest thy ways perfect?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Will he reprove thee for fear of thee?.... That is, chastise, correct, and afflict, for fear that hurt should be done…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Is it any pleasure to the Almighty that thou art righteous? - This is the same sentiment which was advanced in the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 22:1-4
Eliphaz here insinuates that, because Job complained so much of his afflictions, he thought God was unjust in afflicting…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Is it any pleasure Or, advantage, concern; see on ch. Job 21:21. The idea that men's actions cannot affect God is common…
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