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Wherefore should I take my flesh in my teeth, And put my life in my hand?

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Why do I take my flesh in my teeth? The meaning of the proverbial expressions in this verse is not very clear. They indicate a state of grea…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth. —This is probably the meaning of this verse, which, however, should not be read…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Wherefore do I take my flesh in my teeth
Or bite my lips, to keep in my words, and refrain from speaking? I will not…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Job resolved to cling to the testimony his own conscience gave of his uprightne . He depended on God for justification and salvation, the two great…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After correcting the reasoning of his friends, who tried to defend divine justice with lies, Job now proceeds to dismantle their false dogmas in th…

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