God was angry because the friends were wrong about the reason for Job’s suffering and they made false statements about God. They must recognize their wrong by offering up burnt offerings and having Job intercede for them. Four times God calls Job ‘my servant’, a title of honor for one who serves God.6 Job’s honor is demonstrated when God states that He will accept Job’s prayer for them and not deal with them according to their folly. Not only did they not comfort Job, but if Job would have followed
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