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My root was spread out by the waters – The margin, following the Hebrew, reads “opened.” The meaning is that it was spread out or extended f…
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
19th Century
Anglican
19th Century
My root was spread. —It is perhaps better to read this and the next verse in the present: “My root is spread out ...
John Gill
JohnGill
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century
My root [was] spread out by the waters
According to our version and others, Job here, and in the following verses, g…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century
Being so honored and useful, Job had hoped to die in peace and honor, in a good old age. If such an expectation arises from lively faith in the pro…
Thomas Aquinas
ThomasAquinas
13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
Previously, Job had shown in general terms why it is not contrary to divine justice for the wicked to prosper while the good—who are given greater …
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Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes