Job 20:2

"Then Zophar the Naamathite answered,"

Key Reflection

Zophar's response marks another interjection into Job's friends' discourse, highlighting the persistent nature of their interactions and perhaps signaling a shift in the intensity or tone of their arguments. This detail underscores the ongoing debate and Job's struggle to defend his integrity amidst accusations of sin.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Therefore -לכןlākên, “certainly, truly.” In view of what has been just said. Or perhaps the word means merely certainly, truly. Do my thoughts cause me to answer -This is variously rendered. The Vulgate renders it,Idcirco cogitationes meae variae succedunt sibi, et mens in diversa rapitur- “Therefore my various thoughts follow in succession, and the mind is distracted.” The Septuagint, “I did not suppose that thou wouldst speak against these things, and you do not understand more than I.” How this was ever made from the Hebrew it is impossible to say. On the word “thoughts,” see the notes atJob 4:13.

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