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For he maketh sore, and bindeth up; He woundeth, and his hands make whole.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

For he makes sore - That is, he afflicts.

And binds up - He heals. The phrase is taken from the custom of binding up a wound (…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

He maketh sore, and bindeth up. — The sentiment here expressed is one of those obvious ones which lose all their force fr…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For he makes sore, and binds up
Or, "though he makes sore, yet he binds up" F4 ; as a surgeon, who makes …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Eliphaz gives Job a word of caution and exhortation: Despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty. Call it a chastening, which comes fr…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Eliphaz had already accused blessed Job of both impatience and presumption because he declared himself innocent. Now, he tries to address the despa…

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