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Shall it be told him that I would speak? Or should a man wish that he were swallowed up?

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Shall it be told him that I speak? – This is still the language of profound awe and reverence, as if he would not want it even suggested t…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Be swallowed up. —The meaning will vary, depending on whether we understand this to refer to God or to the sun. In the first case,…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Shall it be told him that I speak ?
&c.] And what I speak? there is no need of it, since he is omniscient, and knows…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Proper thoughts about the works of God will help to reconcile us to all His providences. Just as God has a powerful, freezing north wind, so He has…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After Elihu told of the many marvels of God's works, he now attacks Job, who seemed to accuse God of injustice because he could not yet understand …

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