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Job 34:26

Job 34:26
He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others;

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

So that they cause the cry of the poor to come to him,.... To God; through their oppressions of the poor they are made…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

He striketh them as wicked men - literally, “Under the wicked, or on account of the wicked, he smites them.” That is, he…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

He striketh them as wicked men - At other times he executes his judgments more openly; and they are suddenly destroyed…

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 34:25-27

Armed with such omniscient insight (therefore, Job 34:34) He knoweth men's works, and His judgment overtakes them…