Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
The argument of the friends, in proof of 0:0-1:1—("after him," Ecclesiastes 3:22).
when the number, etc.—Or, rather, "What hath he to do with his children?" etc. (so the Hebrew in Ecclesiastes 3:1; Ecclesiastes 8:6). It is therefore necessary that "his eyes should see his and their destruction" (see Job 14:21).
cut off—rather, when the number of his allotted months is fulfilled (Job 14:5). From an Arabic word, "arrow," which was used to draw lots with. Hence "arrow"—inevitable destiny [UMBREIT].
Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Job 21:21:
Job 21:17
Job 24:18-21
Job 27:11-23
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