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Introduction to Job 5:1: The Irony of Prayer in a Rhetorical Rebuke Job 5:1 comes from Eliphaz’s ongoing monologue where he chides Job with what sounds like spiritual advice but functions as subtle mockery. He challenges Job to “call out” and ask for help, knowing that Job will receive no answer. This verse is a model of sarcastic imperative, in which an action is commanded (imperative form), but with no expectation of a successful result. We will explore how Hebrew uses the imperative mood, the particle הֲ for rhetorical questions, and the ironic structure to communicate accusation without outright condemnation.… Learn Hebrew