- Bible
- Job
- Chapter 16
- Verse 13
Job 16:13
“His archers compass me round about, he cleaveth my reins asunder, and doth not spare; he poureth out my gall upon the ground.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
He breaketh me with breach upon breach,.... Upon his substance, his family, and the health of his body, which came thick…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
His archers - He does not come alone to shoot at me; he has employed a company of bowmen, who also direct “their” arrows…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 16:6-16
Job's complaint is here as bitter as any where in all his discourses, and he is at a stand whether to smother it or to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
The second figure Job has been set up by God as a mark for His arrows.
his archers Rather, his arrows, cf. ch. Job 6:4.…
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