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He hath walled up my way that I cannot pass, And hath set darkness in my paths.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

He has fenced up my way — This figure is taken from a traveler whose way is obstructed by trees, rocks, or fences, so that he canno…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

God had done this, and done it to Job, whom He called a perfect and an upright man (Job 1:8). Then, how can you and I expect t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He has fenced up my way that I cannot pass

A metaphor taken from travellers, who not only meet with obstacles and …

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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