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Whatsoever hath been, the name thereof was given long ago; and it is know what man is; neither can he contend with him that is mightier than he.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Or, “That which has been named—that is, events past or current, either as they present themselves to man (Ecclesiastes 1:9) or as they …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Regarding this difficult verse, I prefer the translation, “What he is his name has been called long ago, and it is known that it is man; neithe…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

That which has been is named already, and it is known that
it [is] man
Which may be u…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

A little will serve to sustain us comfortably, and a great deal can do no more. The desires of the soul find nothing in the wealth of the world to …

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