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Job 29:4

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

Job 29:4

Verse 4 of 25

Scripture focus

As I was in the days of my youth, when the secret of God [was] upon my tabernacle;

Job 29:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Job 29:4

Theological / Devotional

In the days of my youth. Literally, “in the days of my autumn.” Job probably refers to the days of his mature manhood, which he had reached when his calamities fell upon him.

Secret. Heb. sod, “counsel,” or “council,” from which is obtained the idea of intimate friendship. The LXX renders this clause, “When God took care of my house.” Job seems to picture God, as a friend, coming to his tent, and his enjoying God’s companionship and sharing God’s plans. Now, it seems, God has passed him by. He no longer understands the ways of God, and God has left him to suffer alone without an explanation of why such suffering has come upon him.

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