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The steps of his strength shall be shortened, His own counsel shall cast him down.
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From Giant Strides to Shackles
Commentators explain that the phrase "the steps of his strength" refers to the powerful, confident strides of a prosperous and influential person. To have these steps "straitened" means to be restricted, encumbered, and hemmed in by trouble. It paints a vivid picture of a once-mighty individual losing their freedom and vigor, unable to move as they once did.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The steps of his strength - Meaning, strong steps. “Steps of strength” is a Hebraism, denoting firm or vigorous steps.
Will be res…
19th Century
Anglican
The steps of his strength. — that is, his giant strides. He will be the victim of his own devices, and when they seem to hold out …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The steps of his strength shall be straitened As a man in health can take large and strong steps, and travel in the …
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Bildad describes the miserable condition of a wicked man; where there is much certain truth, if we consider that a sinful condition is a sad condit…
13th Century
Catholic
Since Bildad the Shuhite could not grasp what blessed Job meant, he assumed that what he himself did not understand was spoken without basis. At th…
