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Behold, these are but the outskirts of his ways. How small a whisper do we hear of him! But the thunder of his power who can understand?"

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A Whisper of God's Glory

Commentators explain that this verse uses a powerful metaphor. All that we can observe of God's magnificent work in creation are merely the 'outskirts' of His ways. What we know of Him is like a faint 'whisper' compared to the full, incomprehensible 'thunder' of His power and majesty.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Job 26:14

18th Century

Theologian

Lo, these are parts of his ways - This is a small portion of his works. We see only the outlines, the surface of his mighty doings.…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Job 26:14

19th Century

Bishop

These are parts. —Literally, ends—just the merest outskirts. For is heard we may render do we hear; and for

John Gill

John Gill

On Job 26:14

17th Century

Pastor

Lo, these [are] parts of his ways
This is the conclusion of the discourse concerning the wonderful works of God; and…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Job 26:5–14

17th Century

Minister

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…