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The old lion perisheth for lack of prey, And the whelps of the lioness are scattered abroad.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The old lion - The word used here, לישׁ layı̂sh — denotes a lion, “so called,” says Gesenius, “from its strength and bra…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The old lion perisheth ... —This means that even though wickedness is joined with strength, it is equally unable to prosper. It is to be o…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The old lion perishes for lack of prey
Or rather "the stout" and "strong lion" F5 , that is most able to …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Eliphaz argues,

  1. That good men were never thus ruined. But there is one event both to the righteous and to the wicked ([Reference Ec…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After Eliphaz accused Job of impatience, taking his opportunity from what Job had said—Before I eat, I sigh (Job 3:24)—he now …

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