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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
He holdeth back the face of his throne,.... His throne is the heaven of heavens; the face of it, or what is before it,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
He holdeth back the face of his throne - That is, he does not exhibit it - he covers it with clouds. The idea seems to…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 26:5-14
The truth received a great deal of light from the dispute between Job and his friends concerning those points about…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
he holdeth back Or, he shutteth up, or, enshrouds. The "face of his throne" is perhaps the outside of it, or that view…
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