Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 8. But as for the mighty man, he had the earth ] [wrz ya ish zeroa, the man of arm. Finger, hand, and arm, are all emblems of strength and power. The man of arm is not only the strong man, but the man of power and influence, the man of rapine and plunder.
The honourable man ] Literally, the man whose face is accepted, the respectable man, the man of wealth. Thou wert an enemy to the poor and needy, but thou didst favour and flatter the rich and great.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 5-14 - Eliphaz brought heavy charges against Job, without reason for his accusations, except that Job was visited as he supposed God alway visited every wicked man. He charges him with oppression, and that he did harm with his wealth and power in the time of his prosperity.
Original Hebrew ואישׁ376 זרוע2220 לו הארץ776 ונשׂוא5375 פנים6440 ישׁב׃3427
