Job 38:13
“That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, that the wicked might be shaken out of it?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
That it might take hold of the ends of the earth,.... As when the morning light springs forth, it quickly does, reaching…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
That it might take hold of the ends of the earth - Margin, as in Hebrew “wings.” Wings are in the Scriptures frequently…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
That the wicked might be shaken out of it? - The meaning appears to be this: as soon as the light begins to dawn upon…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 38:12-24
The Lord here proceeds to ask Job many puzzling questions, to convince him of his ignorance, and so to shame him for his…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
ends of the earth lit. skirtsor wingsof the earth. The figure is beautiful; the dawn as it pours forth along the whole…
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