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He seals up the hand of every man, That all men whom he has made may know it.
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God's Purpose in Pauses
Commentators agree that God "sealing up the hand" refers to severe weather, like winter snow, that halts normal human labor. This forced inactivity is not arbitrary but is a divinely appointed pause designed to make people stop, recognize their dependence on God, and acknowledge His constant work in creation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He seals up the hand of every man - That is, in the winter, when the snow is on the ground, when the streams are frozen, and when the farmer…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He sealeth up the hand of every man That is, by deep snows and heavy rains being on the earth; where, as travellers are stoppe…
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…
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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…
