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Job 29:5

Job 29:5
When the Almighty was yet with me, when my children were about me;

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

When the Almighty was yet with me,.... Not merely by his powerful and providential presence, as he is with all men; but…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

When the Almighty was yet with me - Job regarded God as withdrawn from him. He now looked back with deep interest to the…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 29:1-6

Losers may have leave to speak, and there is nothing they speak of more feelingly than of the comforts they are stripped…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Naturally the first element in Job's happiness in those past days was the presence of his children.