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God's Sovereign Leash
All three commentators emphasize that Satan cannot act without God's permission. Albert Barnes states Satan knew he needed divine approval, while Matthew Henry uses the image of God chaining up a "roaring lion." This reveals a comforting truth: even in severe trials, God remains sovereign and sets firm limits on the power of evil.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 2:5
18th Century
Theologian
But put forth thine hand now— Satan felt that he had no power to afflict Job without permission. Malignant as he was, he knew that …
John Gill
On Job 2:5
17th Century
Pastor
But put forth your hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh , &c.] That is, his body, which consisted of flesh and bone…
Matthew Henry
On Job 2:1–6
17th Century
Minister
How good it is for us that neither men nor devils are to be our judges! But all our judgment comes from the Lord, who never errs. Job still holds f…