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His roots are wrapped around the rock pile, He sees the place of stones.
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Faith on Rock, Not in Soil
Commentators explain this verse paints a picture of a hypocrite's faith. Like a plant whose roots are wrapped around a heap of stones instead of deep in fertile soil, their piety is superficial. It clings to outward things for support and may look strong for a time, but it lacks the true, life-giving nourishment that comes from a genuine relationship with God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
His roots are wrapped about the heap - There has been great diversity of opinion in the interpretation of this passage. Jerome renders it, “…
19th Century
Anglican
His roots are wrapped about. — This is the cause of his continual luxuriance: his roots receive moisture from below, where they ar…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
His roots are wrapped about the heap The heap of stones where the tree stands; it strikes its roots among them, and …
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Bildad speaks insightfully about hypocrites and evildoers, and the fatal end of all their hopes and joys. He proves this truth—the destruction of t…
13th Century
Catholic
In the preceding verses, Bildad of Shuah defended the same opinion that Eliphaz the Temanite had proposed: that those who are divinely punished for…
