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"Yes, at this my heart trembles, And is moved out of its place.
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Awe is a Bodily Experience
Commentators explain that Elihu's trembling heart is not just a figure of speech. He is describing the real, physical sensation of a heart pounding and "leaping" in his chest due to the overwhelming power of the thunderstorm. This visceral reaction, as Albert Barnes notes, is a natural human response to fear and the tangible presence of God's immense power in creation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
At this also - That is, in view of the thunderstorm, for it is that which Elihu is describing. This description was commenced in ([Reference…
19th Century
Anglican
At this also my heart trembleth. — Elihu is speaking about the same matter. He says, “Not only are the cattle terrified, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
At this also my heart trembleth At the greatness and majesty of God, not only as displayed in those works of his bef…
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Changes in the weather are often the subject of our thoughts and common conversation; but how seldom do we think and speak of these things, like El…
13th Century
Catholic
Elihu had spoken previously (Job 36:27–30) about the changes in the atmosphere—drought and rain—that result from the covering of the cl…
