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The pillars of heaven tremble And are astonished at his rebuke.
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God's Power Over Creation
Commentators agree that the 'pillars of heaven' is a poetic term for mountains, which ancient people imagined held up the sky. The verse describes these mighty mountains trembling at God's 'rebuke,' which is understood as the powerful voice of thunder during a storm. This imagery powerfully illustrates that all of creation stands in awe of God's immense power.
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Job
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The pillars of Heaven tremble - That is, the mountains, which seem to bear up the heavens. So, among the ancients. Mount Atlas was represent…
19th Century
Anglican
The pillars of heaven tremble. —The phenomenon of storm and tempest is alluded to.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The pillars of heaven tremble Which may be understood either of the air, the lower part of the heavens, which may be…
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Many striking examples are given here of the wisdom and power of God in the creation and preservation of the world. If we look around us, to the ea…
13th Century
Catholic
In his last speech, Bildad wanted to convince Job by considering God's power, which is terrible to all. In light of this power, no one can pretend …
