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Job 8:17

Job 8:17
His roots are wrapped about the heap, and seeth the place of stones.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

If he destroy him from his place,.... If the sun when he is risen strikes the tree with such vehement heat that it…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

His roots are wrapped about the heap - There has been great diversity of opinion in the interpretation of this passage.…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 8:8-19

Bildad here discourses very well on the sad catastrophe of hypocrites and evil-doers and the fatal period of all their…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

seeth the place of stones This translation can hardly mean that in his high growth he looks down upon the stone heap, or…

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