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Ancient Scientific Insight
Commentators are struck by the verse's scientific accuracy. Thousands of years before modern astronomy, Job described the earth as suspended in empty space, 'upon nothing.' Scholars like Charles Ellicott see this as a remarkable anticipation of scientific discovery, highlighting how God's word can reveal profound truths about the created world.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 26:7
18th Century
Theologian
He stretches out the north – This whole passage is particularly interesting as it gives a view of the cosmology that prevailed in those earl…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 26:7
19th Century
Bishop
He stretches out the north over the empty place, and hangs the earth upon nothing. If these words mean what they seem to do—and it is hard…
John Gill
On Job 26:7
17th Century
Pastor
He stretcheth out the north over the empty place
The northern hemisphere, which is the chief and best known, at leas…
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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…