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Job 6:20

Job 6:20
They were confounded because they had hoped; they came thither, and were ashamed.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

For now ye are nothing,.... Once they seemed to be something to him; he thought them men wise, good, and religious,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

They were confounded because they had hoped - The caravans of Tema and Sheba. The word “confounded” here means ashamed.…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 6:14-21

Eliphaz had been very severe in his censures of Job; and his companions, though as yet they had said little, yet had…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Job 6:14-30

Job's sorrowful disappointment at the position taken up towards him by his three friends

Job had freely expressed his…

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