Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Job 19:1-29
NotesJob 19:23. “O that my words were now written!” The “words” understood as either—(1) Those now to be uttered. So JEROME, PISCATOR, CARYL, HENRY, &c. As an everlasting monument of his faith in the resurrection.—MAYER. Such as would come within the inscription on a rock; therefore, those contained in Job 19:25-27.—SCOTT. Or (2) Those which he had already uttered in defence of his innocence. So MERCER, NOYES, &c. All the declarations he had already made of his integrity, together with... read more
Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 19:14
My kinsfolk have failed, to wit, to perform the offices of humanity and friendship which they owe to me. Have forgotten me, i.e. neglect and disregard me as much as if they had quite forgotten me. read more