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God's Ironic Challenge
Commentators explain that God's command for Job to 'deck' himself with majesty is deeply ironic. God is challenging Job to try and clothe himself with divine attributes, knowing it's impossible. This rhetorical question is designed to highlight the unbridgeable gap between human limitations and God's infinite glory and power.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 40:10
18th Century
Theologian
Deck yourself now with majesty and excellency - That is, such as God has. Put on everything which you can, which would indicate rank, wealth…
John Gill
On Job 40:10
17th Century
Pastor
Deck thyself now [with] majesty and excellency
With excellent majesty, as I am decked and clothed, ([Reference Psalm…
Matthew Henry
On Job 40:6–14
17th Century
Minister
Those who profit by what they have heard from God will hear more from him. And those who are truly convinced of sin, yet need to be more thoroughly…