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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Desire not the night,.... Either in a literal sense, which Job might do; not for secrecy to commit sin, as the thief,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Desire not the night - That is, evidently, “the night of death.” The darkness of the night is an emblem of death, and it…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Desire not the night - Thou hast wished for death; (here called night); desire it not; leave that with God. If he hear…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 36:15-23
Elihu here comes more closely to Job; and,
I. He tells him what God would have done for him before this if he had been…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Job 36:20-21
Elihu continues his warning to Job.
20. Desire not that night
When the peoples are cut off in their place;
21. Take…
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