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Can his armies be counted? On whom does his light not arise?

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God's Countless Armies

Commentators explain that God's "armies" are vast and innumerable, encompassing several groups. This includes the heavenly hosts of angels, the celestial bodies like the sun and stars, and even every creature on earth, which God can command to do His will. This imagery is meant to convey God's overwhelming power and sovereignty over all creation.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Job 25:3

18th Century

Theologian

Is there any number of his armies? - The armies of heaven; or the hosts of angelic beings, which are often represented as arranged …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Job 25:3

19th Century

Bishop

Is there any number of His armies? —He is also so glorious that He dispenses His glory to His innumerable hosts of angels…

John Gill

John Gill

On Job 25:3

17th Century

Pastor

Is there any number of his armies ?
&c.] His armies in heaven, the heavenly host of angels, which are innumerable; t…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Job 25:1–6

17th Century

Minister

Bildad sets aside the question about the prosperity of wicked men, but shows the infinite distance that exists between God and man. He presents to …