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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
He shall suck the poison of asps,.... Or "the head of asps" (u); for their poison lies in their heads, particularly in…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
He shall suck the poison of asps - That which he swallowed as pleasant nutriment, shall become the most deadly poison;…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 20:10-22
The instances here given of the miserable condition of the wicked man in this world are expressed with great fulness and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
A slight change of the figure. The meaning is: that which he sucks shall prove the poison of asps.
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