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Job 27:15

Western Saints

Gregory the Dialogist

Those that remain of him shall be buried in death. And his widows shall not weep. Doubtless 'the persons left' of that tribe of heretics 'are buried in death,' for whereas they return not to the light of truth, assuredly they are sunk down in everlasting punishment by an earthly perception. …

Morals on the Book of Job, Book XVIII ↗

Thomas Aquinas

As to those other members of his household, he says, "those others who follow him," his domestics and friends, "will be buried in ruin," without solemnity like people killed, and as to their wives he says, "and their widows will not be lamented," which usually happens in solemn funerals.

Commentary on Job ↗