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Haven`t you made a hedge around him, and around his house, and around all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land.
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God's Protective Hedge
Satan himself acknowledges God's comprehensive protection over Job. Commentators explain the Hebrew word for "hedge" suggests a strong, military-like palisade. This divine fence wasn't just around Job personally, but also around his family and all his possessions, making God's protective blessing undeniable.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Have you not made a hedge around him? - Dr. Good remarks that to give the original word here its full force, it should be derived f…
19th Century
Baptist
Doth Job fear God for nought? Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side?
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Have you not made an hedge about him A fence, a wall of protection all around him? he had; he encompassed him about with his l…
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Job's afflictions began from the malice of Satan, by the Lord's permission, for wise and holy purposes. There is an evil spirit, the enemy of God a…
13th Century
Catholic
After Job’s prosperity is listed, his adversity is presented. The cause of his adversity is introduced first. Lest anyone think that the trials of …
