Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 21:21
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21. The argument of the friends, in proof of Job 21:20 , What pleasure can he have from his house (children) when he is dead—("after him," Job 21:20- : ). when the number, c.—Or, rather, "What hath he to do with his children?" &c. (so the Hebrew in Ecclesiastes 3:1 Ecclesiastes 8:6 ). It is therefore necessary that " his eyes should see his and their destruction" (see Job 14:21 ). cut off —rather, when the number of his allotted months is fulfilled ( Job 14:21- : ). From an Arabic word, "arrow," which was used to draw lots with. Hence "arrow"—inevitable destiny [UMBREIT]. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-22" class="com-number"
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