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If like Adam I have covered my transgressions, By hiding mine iniquity in my bosom,

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

If I covered my transgressions as Adam - That is, if I have attempted to hide or conceal them; if, conscious of guilt, I have endeavored to …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

As Adam. —Or, as man, i.e., commonly does. There may or may not be here some indication of acquaintance with the narrativ…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

If I covered my transgressions as Adam
Job could not be understood, by this account he had given of the holiness of …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Job clears himself from the charge of hypocrisy. We are reluctant to confess our faults, willing to excuse them, and to lay the blame upon others. …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After Job defended himself against charges of injustice (Job 31:5) and lack of mercy (Job 31:16), he now declares himself i…

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