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[it is] he that buildeth his chambers in the heavens, and hath founded his vault upon the earth; he that calleth for the waters of the sea, and poureth them out upon the face of the earth; Jehovah is his name.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

He who builds His stories - The word commonly means “steps,” nor is there any reason to alter it.

We read of the third heavens

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Accumulate in grand imagery the majesty, power, and irresistible resources of the Lord, who has finally become their enemy. The very world itself m…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

The Prophet now describes in general terms the power of God, so that he might more deeply impress his hearers, and that they might not heedlessly r…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

[It is] he that buildeth his stories in the heaven
The three elements, according to Aben Ezra, fire, air, and water;…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The prophet, in vision, saw the Lord standing upon the idolatrous altar at Bethel. Wherever sinners flee from God's justice, it will overtake them.…

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