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He who builds His stories - The word commonly means “steps,” nor is there any reason to alter it.
We read of the third heavens
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
19th Century
Anglican
19th Century
Accumulate in grand imagery the majesty, power, and irresistible resources of the Lord, who has finally become their enemy. The very world itself m…
John Calvin
JohnCalvin
16th Century
Protestant
16th Century
The Prophet now describes in general terms the power of God, so that he might more deeply impress his hearers, and that they might not heedlessly r…
John Gill
JohnGill
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
[It is] he that buildeth his stories in the heaven
The three elements, according to Aben Ezra, fire, air, and water;…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century
The prophet, in vision, saw the Lord standing upon the idolatrous altar at Bethel. Wherever sinners flee from God's justice, it will overtake them.…
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Albert Barnes
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