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That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, And the wicked be shaken out of it?

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

That it might take hold of the ends of the earth - Margin, as in Hebrew “wings.” Wings are in the Scriptures frequently given to the earth, …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Shaken out of it. —The figure is that of a man shaking a cloth (Job 24:15–17).

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

That it might take hold of the ends of the earth
As when the morning light springs forth, it quickly does, reaching …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Lord questions Job, to convince him of his ignorance, and shame him for his folly in prescribing to God. If we examine ourselves in this way, w…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After the Lord has listed the principal parts of physical creation—that is, earth, sea, and sky—He begins here with the wonders of divine works tha…

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