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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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Albert Barnes
On Job 37:1
18th Century
Theologian
At this also - That is, in view of the thunderstorm, for it is that which Elihu is describing. This description was commenced in ([Reference…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 37:1
19th Century
Bishop
At this also my heart trembleth. — Elihu is speaking about the same matter. He says, “Not only are the cattle terrified, …
John Gill
On Job 37:1
17th Century
Pastor
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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Matthew Henry
On Job 37:1–13
17th Century
Minister
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…