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Literal House-Breaking
Commentators explain that the phrase 'dig through houses' was literal. Homes in the ancient world were often constructed from clay or sun-dried mud bricks, making it possible for burglars to physically dig through a wall to gain entry. This detail illustrates the specific type of crime Job is describing.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 24:16
18th Century
Theologian
In the dark they dig through houses - This probably refers to another class of wicked people. The adulterer goes out stealthily in …
Charles Ellicott
On Job 24:16
19th Century
Bishop
Which they had marked for themselves in the daytime. —Or, as some understand, they seal (i.e., shut) themselves up i…
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.
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John Gill
On Job 24:16
17th Century
Pastor
In the dark they dig through houses, [which] they had marked
for themselves in the daytime
Which some und…
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…