Job 2:7, Luk 13:16 | JFB | STEP | 7. sore boils —malignant boils; rather, as it is singular in the Hebrew, a "burning sore." Job was covered with one universal inflammation. The use of the potsherd [ ] agrees with this view. It was that form of leprosy called black (to distinguish it from the white ), or elephantiasis, because the feet swell like those of the elephant. The Arabic judham ( ), where "sore botch" is rather the black burning boil ( ).

Job 2:7

7. sore boils—malignant boils; rather, as it is singular in the Hebrew, a "burning sore." Job was covered with one universal inflammation. The use of the potsherd [Job 2:8] agrees with this view. It was that form of leprosy called black (to distinguish it from the white), or elephantiasis, because the feet swell like those of the elephant. The Arabic judham (De 28:35), where "sore botch" is rather the black burning boil (Isa 1:6).

Luke 13:16

16. ought not, &c.—How gloriously the Lord vindicates the superior claims of this woman, in consideration of the sadness and long duration of her suffering, and of her dignity notwithstanding, as an heir of the promise!

Lu 13:18-30. MISCELLANEOUS TEACHINGS.