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God's Command Over Morning
Commentators explain that God's question is rhetorical, designed to highlight His supreme power. While Job has seen many sunrises, he has never had the authority to command one. This simple, daily event is a powerful demonstration of God's majesty and sovereignty over creation, a power that has been in place long before humanity existed.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 38:12
18th Century
Theologian
Have you commanded the morning since your days? - That is, in your lifetime have you ordered the light of the morning to shine, and…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 38:12
19th Century
Bishop
And caused the dayspring to know his place.—Changing, as it does, from day to day with the changing seasons.
John Gill
On Job 38:12
17th Century
Pastor
Have you commanded the morning since your days ;
&c.] Job had lived to see many a morning, but it never was in his p…
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Matthew Henry
On Job 38:12–24
17th Century
Minister
The Lord questions Job, to convince him of his ignorance, and shame him for his folly in prescribing to God. If we examine ourselves in this way, w…