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He is the chief of the ways of God: He [only] that made him giveth him his sword.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

He is the chief of the ways of God—In size and strength. The word rendered “chief” is used in a similar sense in Numbers 24:20, “

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He is the chief of the ways of God. — This is surely more applicable to the elephant than the hippopotamus, considering t…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He [is] the chief of the ways of God
Or the beginning of them, that is, of the works of God in creation; which must …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

God, to further prove His own power, describes two vast animals, far exceeding humans in bulk and strength. Behemoth signifies beasts. Most underst…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

In the preceding remarks, the Lord had spoken of the effects of His power, which He works in evil men. Here, He goes on to describe the evil of the…

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