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He hath broken me down on every side, and I am gone; And my hope hath he plucked up like a tree.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

He has destroyed me on every side - He has left me nothing. The word used here is commonly applied to destroying cities, towns, and houses. …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

That is, torn up by the roots and carried down the stream, to be forgotten by the people who once knew it and rejoiced in its welcome shade.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He has destroyed me on every side
To be "troubled on every side" is much, as the apostles were, (2 Corinthians 4:8

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

How sorrowful are Job's complaints! What is the fire of hell but the wrath of God? Seared consciences will feel it in the afterlife, but do not fea…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

In the previous discourse, it seems Bildad intended two things. First, he intended to refute Job for his stupidity, pride, and anger ([Reference Jo…

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