Job 34:14

Verse 14

14. Upon man The marginal reading is now quite generally accepted upon him, meaning God himself. That God is not self-seeking does not set his heart upon himself, but is a being of benevolence is evinced by the continued preservation of all living beings. He needs but withdraw to himself his spirit and breath, and all flesh would suddenly perish together. Life is not a spontaneous product of matter, but an element imparted to it by God, and entirely dependent upon him. The argument in brief is: God is not selfish, and therefore is not unjust. Compare Wisdom of Solomon, Wis 11:24-26 .

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

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Verse 14

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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