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God's Hidden Throne
Commentators agree that this verse describes God intentionally veiling His glorious throne with clouds. This isn't to say the throne isn't real, but that its full splendor is concealed from human eyes. The clouds, in their beauty and power, serve as a divine curtain, hiding a reality too magnificent for mortals to see directly.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 26:9
18th Century
Theologian
He holds back the face of his throne - That is, he does not exhibit it - he covers it with clouds. The idea seems to be, that God sometimes …
Charles Ellicott
On Job 26:9
19th Century
Bishop
He holds back the face. —Or, covers the face of his throne in the heavens, spreading his drifting cloud upon it.
John Gill
On Job 26:9
17th Century
Pastor
He holdeth back the face of his throne His throne is the heaven of heavens; the face of it, or what is before it, is the …
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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…