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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Let us choose to us judgments,.... Take the part of the question or controversy in which truth and justice lie, and he…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For the ear trieth words - Ascertains their meaning, and especially determines what words are worth regarding. The…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The ear trieth words - I do not think, with Calmet, that the inward ear, or judgment, is meant simply. The Asiatics…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 34:1-9
Here, I. Elihu humbly addresses himself to the auditors, and endeavours, like an orator, to gain their good-will and…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Elihu makes his appeal to his hearers forthe ear trieth words. His appeal is to the common reason, or to the common…
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