Job 42:5 (WEB)
I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you.
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John Chrysostom
“And again, “I have heard of Thee before, as far as hearing of the ear; but now mine eye hath seen Thee; wherefore I have made myself vile, and have melted away; and I accounted myself earth and ashes.”” — editor's note: Job xlii. 5, 6, LXX.
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Augustine of Hippo
“…God, “I have heard of Thee by the hearing of the ear; but now mine eye seeth Thee: wherefore I abhor myself, and melt away, and count myself dust and ashes;” although there is no reason why we should not understand this of the eye of the heart, of which the apostle says, “Having the eyes of your heart illuminated.”” — editor's note: Job xlii. 5, 6.
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