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God's Unmatched Power
The series of questions about ascending to heaven, controlling the wind, and binding the waters is designed to humble humanity. Commentators explain that these questions highlight the vast difference between human weakness and God's absolute, creative power over all things, reminding us of our place before the mighty Creator.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 30:4
18th Century
Theologian
Man is to be humbled to the dust by the thought of the glory of God as seen in the visible creation.
Who hath ascended up into heaven…
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 30:4
19th Century
Bishop
Who hath ascended up into heaven... — The reason for Agur’s sadness is declared here. He feels himself far from possessin…
John Gill
On Proverbs 30:4
17th Century
Pastor
Who has ascended up into heaven, or descended? &c.] That has been thither to fetch knowledge of God and divine things, an…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 30:1–6
17th Century
Minister
Agur speaks of himself as lacking righteousness and having acted very foolishly. And it is fitting for us all to have humble thoughts of ourselves.…