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For calamity from God is a terror to me, And by reason of his majesty I can do nothing.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For destruction from God was a terror to me - The destruction which God would bring upon one who was guilty of the crime specified …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I could not endure. —Rather, I was unable to act in this way.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For destruction [from] God [was] a terror to me
Though he feared not men, they being at his beck and command, ready …

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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