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Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if thou hast understanding.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth? — The first appeal is to the creation. The question here, “Where were …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Where wast thou? —The comparison of the creation of the world to the building of an edifice is such a concession to the f…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth ?
&c.] The earth has foundations, and such firm ones that it…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

For the humbling of Job, God here shows him his ignorance, even concerning the earth and the sea. As we cannot find fault with God's work, so we ne…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After the discussion about divine providence between Job and his friends, Eliud had taken it upon himself to resolve the matter, contradicting Job …

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