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He cuts out channels among the rocks. His eye sees every precious thing.
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Human Ingenuity on Display
Commentators explain that this verse literally describes sophisticated mining operations in ancient times. Humans would cut channels through solid rock to drain water from mines, allowing their eyes to spot and retrieve every precious gem and mineral. This highlights the incredible ingenuity and determination humanity possesses when pursuing valuable resources.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He cutteth out rivers among the rocks - That is, in his operations of mining, he cuts channels for the water to flow off through the rocks…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He cuts out rivers among the rocks By cleaving rocks asunder in order to find out things of value in the cliffs of t…
Job maintained that the arrangements of Providence are regulated by the highest wisdom. To confirm this, he showed how much knowledge and wealth pe…
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13th Century
Catholic
Previously, Job had shown how frail and perishable the lot is that the wicked receive from God (Job 27:13). Now, he intends to show, on…
