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Job 23:16

Job 23:16
For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me:

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Because I was not cut off before the darkness,.... That is, it was amazing to him, and troubled him when he thought of…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

For God maketh my heart soft - That is, “faint.” He takes away my strength; compare the notes at Isa 7:4. This effect…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 23:13-17

Some make Job to complain here that God dealt unjustly and unfairly with him in proceeding to punish him without the…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

For God maketh Or, and God. The emphasis is on God; it is God, the thought that God should act in this unrighteous…