Bible CommentariesE.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible NotesJob 21
Verse 4
man. Hebrew. "adam. App-14. why . . . ? Figure of speech Erotesis. App-6. my spirit = myself. Hebrew. ruach (App-9). Put by Figure of speech Synecdoche (of the Part), App-6, for the whole person, for emphasis.
Verse 12
organ. Hebrew. "ugab = a wind instrument. Compare Genesis 4:21. Genesis 30:31. Psalms 150:4.
Verse 17
How oft. ? Figure of speech Erotesis. App-6. These words must be repeated to supply the Ellipsis at the beginning of Job 21:18 and Job 21:19, as in middle of Job 21:17. candle = lamp. wicked = lawless. Hebrew. rasha. App-44. God. Supply "How oft He", &c, instead of "God".
Verse 18
They: i.e. [How oft] they. stubble = crushed straw. Hebrew. teben (not kash = straw. wind. Hebrew. ruach. App-9.
Verse 19
GOD = [How oft] Eloah. his: i.e. the lawless man"s children. iniquity. Hebrew. "avert, App-44. Put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Cause), for punishment brought on by it. children = sons.
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