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In his neck abideth strength, And terror danceth before him.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

In his neck remaineth strength - That is, strength is “permanently residing” there. It is not assumed for the moment, but its neck …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Sorrow is turned into joy before him. —Literally, and before him dances fear, or pining sorrow exults before…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

In his neck remains strength
This is thought to be an argument against the whale, which is said to have no neck: but…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The description of the Leviathan is further to convince Job of his own weakness and of God's almighty power. Whether this Leviathan is a whale or a…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After describing the structure of Leviathan, the Lord next describes its powerful actions. Just as He first described the arrangement of its head a…

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