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The Trembling Shades
Commentators explain that the Hebrew term for "the deceased" is Rephaim, which refers to the spirits of the dead, particularly the mighty of old, residing in Sheol (the underworld). The verse is not about them being created, but about them "trembling" or being in "anguish" before God. This paints a vivid picture of even powerful departed souls quaking in the face of God's absolute sovereignty.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 26:5
18th Century
Theologian
Dead things – Job here begins his description of God. He aims to show that his views of God's majesty and glory were in no way inferior to w…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 26:5
19th Century
Bishop
Dead things are formed. — The Hebrew word is the Rephaim, who were among the aboriginal inhabitants of the south of Palestine and…
John Gill
On Job 26:5
17th Century
Pastor
Dead [things] are formed from under the waters
It is difficult to say what things are here meant; it may be understo…
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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…