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Symbols of Unmatched Power
Commentators explain that this verse uses powerful symbols to contrast human weakness with God's might. The 'arm' represents God's infinite, uncontrollable strength (omnipotence), while the 'thunder' symbolizes His majestic and powerful voice. The questions are designed to show Job how incomparable God truly is.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 40:9
18th Century
Theologian
Hast thou an arm like God? The arm is the symbol of strength. The question here is whether Job would venture to compare his strengt…
John Gill
On Job 40:9
17th Century
Pastor
Hast thou an arm like God ?
&c.] Such power as he has, which is infinite, almighty, and uncontrollable, and therefor…
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…