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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
He is wise in heart,.... Originally, essentially, truly, really, and perfectly so; he is the only, and the all wise God;…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
If he will contend with him - That is, if God enters into a controversy with man. If he chooses to charge crime on him,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Job 9:1-13
Bildad began with a rebuke to Job for talking so much, Job 8:2. Job makes no answer to that, though it would have been…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
if he will contend Or, if he would; if he (man) should desire to contend with God. "To contend" is a legal term meaning…
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