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If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, Because I saw my help in the gate:

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless - That is, if I have taken advantage of my rank, influence, and power, to oppres…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless
Either in a menacing way, threatening what he would do to them; w…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Job's conscience gave testimony concerning his just and charitable behaviour toward the poor. He is most expansive on this topic, because in this m…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After Job recounted his former prosperity (Job 29) and his subsequent hardship (Job 30), he now demonstrates his innocence …

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