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Who removes the mountains, and they don`t know it, When he overturns them in his anger

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God's Overwhelming Power

Job illustrates God's immense strength by describing His ability to move mountains. Commentators note this can be understood literally, as in earthquakes, or figuratively, as God removing powerful kings and kingdoms. This imagery emphasizes that no earthly power, natural or political, can stand against God's will.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Job 9:5

18th Century

Theologian

Which removeth the mountains - In order to show how vain it was to contend with God, Job refers to some exhibitions of his power an…

John Gill

John Gill

On Job 9:5

17th Century

Pastor

Which removeth the mountains
This and what follow are instances of the power of God, and are full proofs of his bein…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Job 9:1–13

17th Century

Minister

In this answer Job declared that he did not doubt the justice of God, when he denied being a hypocrite; for how should man be just with God? Before…