Job 38:26
“To cause it to rain on the earth, where no man is; on the wilderness, wherein there is no man;”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Hath the rain a father?.... None but God; hence the Heathens themselves call God (y), and (z); see Jer 14:22; he that is…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
To cause it to rain on the earth, where no man is - This is designed to heighten the conception of the power of God. It…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
To cause it to rain on the earth - It is well known that rain falls copiously in thunder-storms. The flash is first…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 38:25-41
Hitherto God had put such questions to Job as were proper to convince him of his ignorance and short-sightedness. Now he…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Job 38:26-27
Man is not, as he might think, the only object of God's regard. God is great and His providence very wide. His goodness…
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