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God's Sovereignty Over All
All commentators agree that this verse declares God's absolute sovereignty. It means every person, regardless of their moral standing or wisdom—both "the deceived and the deceiver"—is under His ultimate control. As Albert Barnes notes, all classes of people are dependent on God and subject to His power.
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Job
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Albert Barnes
On Job 12:16
18th Century
Theologian
The deceived and the deceiver are his - This is designed to teach that all classes of people are under His control. All are depende…
John Gill
On Job 12:16
17th Century
Pastor
With him [is] strength and wisdom
Which is repeated from (Job 12:13); though different words are used bu…
Matthew Henry
On Job 12:12–25
17th Century
Minister
This is a noble discourse of Job concerning the wisdom, power, and sovereignty of God, in ordering all the affairs of humankind according to the co…