16Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,
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He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity.
He delivereth the poor in his affliction, and openeth their ears in oppression.
Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.
The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.
Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 14-18)Job had complained that God kept him wholly in the dark concerning the meaning of his dealings with him, and therefore concluded he dealt with him as his enemy. “No,” says Elihu, “he speaks to you, but you do not perceive him; so that the fault is yours, not his; and he is designing your real good even in those dispensations which you put this harsh construction upon.” Observe in general, 1. What…
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