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Humility Before Majesty
Commentators see this verse as Elihu's admission of profound inadequacy before God. Overwhelmed by God's majesty, he confesses that humans, due to their 'darkness' (ignorance), cannot properly form an argument or speech before the Almighty. This serves as a model of reverence and a gentle correction to Job's earlier desire to debate God.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 37:19
18th Century
Theologian
Teach us what we shall say unto him — This seems to be addressed to Job. It is the language of Elihu, implying that he was overawed with a…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 37:19
19th Century
Bishop
Teach us what we shall say unto (or, concerning) him — that is, the sun. “He is altogether hidden by the clouds…
John Gill
On Job 37:19
17th Century
Pastor
Teach us what we shall say unto him
To this wonder working God, of whose common works of nature we know so little; h…
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Matthew Henry
On Job 37:14–20
17th Century
Minister
Proper thoughts about the works of God will help to reconcile us to all His providences. Just as God has a powerful, freezing north wind, so He has…