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He lieth under the lotus-trees, In the covert of the reed, and the fen.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

He lies under the shady trees - Referring to his usually inactive and lazy life. He is disposed to lie down in the shade, and especially in …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He lieth under the shady trees. —If this description applies to any one animal, it seems on the whole more appro…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

He lies under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed ,
and fens . This may be thought …

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…

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