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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
His scales are his pride, shut up together as with a close seal. This is notoriously true of the crocodile, whose back…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
His scales are his pride - Margin, “strong pieces of shields.” The literal translation of this would be, “Pride, the…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
His scales are his pride - They are impenetrable, as we have already seen.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 41:11-34
God, having in the foregoing verses shown Job how unable he was to deal with the leviathan, here sets forth his own…