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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
The shady trees cover him with their shadow,.... Under which it lies, as in Job 40:21; which is thought not so well to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
He lieth under the shady trees - Referring to his usually inactive and lazy life. He is disposed to lie down in the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He lieth under the shady trees - This and the following verses refer to certain habits of the behemoth, with which we…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 40:15-24
God, for the further proving of his own power and disproving of Job's pretensions, concludes his discourse with the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the shady trees Rather, the lotus trees. And so in Job 40:40.