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A Call to Prepare
Commentators explain that the phrase "Gird up thy loins like a man" was a cultural command to prepare for a serious and strenuous effort, much like a person would secure a loose robe before labor or travel. God is calling Job to summon all his mental and spiritual strength for the divine questioning that is to follow.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 40:7
18th Century
Theologian
Gird up thy loins now like a man - An expression taken from the ancient mode of dress. That was a loose, flowing robe, which was se…
John Gill
On Job 40:7
17th Century
Pastor
Gird up your loins now like a man: I will demand of you, and ,
declare you unto me
An…
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…