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Which having no chief, Overseer, or ruler,
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The Self-Motivated Ant
Commentators explain that this verse highlights the wonder of the ant's self-motivation. The terms for its lack of leadership—'chief' (captain), 'overseer,' and 'ruler'—emphasize that it operates without any external command structure, working diligently by instinct alone.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The words express the wonder with which the Hebrew observer looked on the phenomena of insect life. “Guide,” better captain, as in ([Reference Josh…
19th Century
Anglican
(j) Tenth Discourse: — Against Sloth (Proverbs 6:6–11)
Guide.— Properly, judge (the A…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler . ] None to guide and direct her what to do; nor any to overlook her, to s…
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