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And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst thereof, as he that swimmeth spreadeth forth [his hands] to swim; but [Jehovah] will lay low his pride together with the craft of his hands.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And he shall spread forth his hands - The sense is, that Yahweh would stretch out his hands everywhere, prostrating his enemies, an…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

As he that swimmeth spreadeth forth his hands to swim. — The structure of the sentence leaves it uncertain whether the comparison …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And he shall spread out. The Prophet now explains and confirms the previous statement, but he employs a different metaphor, meaning that t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them , &c.] In the midst of Moab, in the midst of the enemies of the …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

With joy and praise will those who looked for the Redeemer welcome the good news of him; and with a triumphant song, glorified saints will enter in…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. O Lord, you are my God. Here, thanksgiving is presented. It is offered for three reasons:

    1. First, for the exaltation…

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