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Satan on a Leash
Commentators stress that this scene reveals God's absolute authority. God initiates the conversation, and Satan must report his activities. Scholars like Spurgeon and Henry emphasize that Satan is "on a chain" and can only act with divine permission. This is not a negotiation between equals but a demonstration of God's sovereign control over all spiritual beings, including the adversary.
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Job
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Albert Barnes
On Job 1:7
18th Century
Theologian
And the Lord said to Satan, From where do you come?—This inquiry does not appear to have been made as if it was improper that Satan should h…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 1:7
19th Century
Bishop
From going to and fro ... —Compare our Lord’s words in Matthew 13:25: and went his way. St. Peter evidently had …
Charles Spurgeon
On Job 1:7
19th Century
Preacher
And the LORD said to Satan, From where do you come?
He is obliged to give an account of himself; he cannot go a yard from his door …
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John Gill
On Job 1:7
17th Century
Pastor
And the Lord said to Satan, from where have you come ?
&c.] This question is put, not as ignorant of the place from where he c…
Matthew Henry
On Job 1:6–12
17th Century
Minister
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…