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Job 34:16

Job 34:16
If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Shall even he that hateth right govern?.... That hates moral and civil justice; is such an one fit to rule among men or…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

If now thou hast understanding hear this - This appears to be addressed to Job. The discourse before this had been…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 34:16-30

Elihu here addresses himself more directly to Job. He had spoken to the rest (Job 34:10) as men of understanding; now,…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Job 34:16-19

The second thought: without justice rule is impossible; and therefore injustice in the supreme Ruler is inconceivable.…

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