Job 36:32
“With clouds he covereth the light; and commandeth it not to shine by the cloud that cometh betwixt.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
With clouds he covereth the light,.... Either the lightning, which is hid and covered in the black dark cloud until it…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
With clouds he covereth the light - The Hebrew here is, על־כפים ‛al-kaphiym - “upon his hands.” Jerome, “In manibus…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
With clouds he covereth the light - This is all extraordinary saying, על כפים כמה אור al cappayim kissah or, which Mr.…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 36:24-33
Elihu is here endeavouring to possess Job with great and high thoughts of God, and so to persuade him into a cheerful…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Job 36:32-33
The verses read,
32. He covereth over his hands with light,
And giveth it commandment against the adversary;
33. His…
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