Job 24:9
“They pluck the fatherless from the breast, and take a pledge of the poor.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
They pluck the fatherless from the breast,.... Either on purpose to starve it, which must be extremely barbarous; or to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
They pluck the fatherless from the breast - That is, they steal away unprotected children, and sell them, or make slaves…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 24:1-12
Job's friends had been very positive in it that they should soon see the fall of wicked people, how much soever they…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Job 24:9-12
These verses describe the miseries of another class, those who have allowed themselves to be subjected, and become serfs…