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God's Unstoppable Purpose
Job's confession is a direct acknowledgment of God's absolute power (omnipotence) and sovereignty. Commentators explain that after God's speech, Job fully grasps that God can do all things and that none of His plans can be thwarted. This is a foundational recognition of God's ultimate authority over all creation and events.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 42:2
18th Century
Theologian
I know that you can do everything - This is said by Job in view of what had been declared by the Almighty in the previous chapters.…
John Gill
On Job 42:2
17th Century
Pastor
I know that you can do every [thing]
As the works of creation, and the sustentation of them, show; so the Targum, "y…
Matthew Henry
On Job 42:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Job was now aware of his guilt; he would no longer speak in his own defense. He abhorred himself as a sinner in heart and life, especially for murm…