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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
That which is far off,.... Or, "far off is that which has been" (g). That which has been done by God already, in…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
literally, Far off is that which hath been i. e., events as they have occurred in the order of Divine Providence), and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Ecclesiastes 7:23-29
Solomon had hitherto been proving the vanity of the world and its utter insufficiency to make men happy; now here he…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
That which is far off and exceeding deep The English of the latter clause scarcely expresses the Hebrew more emphatic…
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