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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

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

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

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

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

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

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

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 …

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