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Sin Seeks the Shadows
Commentators explain that the adulterer, representing those who practice evil, actively seeks the cover of darkness. He waits for twilight and disguises his face, not out of convenience, but out of a desperate need to hide his actions from human eyes. This illustrates a fundamental characteristic of sin: it thrives in secrecy and fears exposure.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 24:15
18th Century
Theologian
The eye also of the adulterer waits for the twilight; – compare the description in Proverbs 7:8-9, He went the way to her house…
Charles Spurgeon
On Job 24:13–17
19th Century
Preacher
These are the men who plunder secretly, who rob, yet cannot bear to be known as thieves.
John Gill
On Job 24:15
17th Century
Pastor
The eye also of the adulterer waits for the twilight
Not of the morning, which would not give him time enough to sat…
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Matthew Henry
On Job 24:13–17
17th Century
Minister
See what care and pains wicked men take to achieve their wicked designs; let it shame our negligence and slothfulness in doing good. See what pains…