Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Job 38:20
Job 38:20. That thou shouldest take it to the bound thereof— Surely thou canst guide us to its border: yea, certainly thou canst shew the roads which lead to its dwelling. read more
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Thomas Coke
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Job 38:20
20. Dost thou know its place so well as to be able to guide, ("take" as in :-) it to (but UMBREIT, "reach it in") its own boundary, that is, the limit between light and darkness ( :-)? read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Job 38:21
21. Or without the interrogation, in an ironical sense [UMBREIT]. then—when I created light and darkness (Job 15:7). read more
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Job 38:22
22. treasures—storehouses, from which God draws forth snow and hail. Snow is vapor congealed in the air before it is collected in drops large enough to form hail. Its shape is that of a crystal in endless variety of beautiful figures. Hail is formed by rain falling through dry cold air. read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Job 38:4-30
God’s questions of Job 38:4-39:30As Job’s friends had done, God began to break Job down blow by verbal blow. Finally all his pride was gone. However, where Job’s friends had failed, God succeeded."The function of the questions needs to be properly understood. As a rhetorical device, a question can be another way of making a pronouncement, much favoured by orators. For Job, the questions in the Lord’s speeches are not such roundabout statements of fact; they are invitations, suggestions about... read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Job 38:1-34
The Speeches of the AlmightyWhen the human debate was over, and Job had proudly asserted his readiness to confront God, conscious of his innocence (Job 31:35-37), there was nothing left, if the contest was to be decided, except a direct intervention of God. This Job had himself again and again demanded. He had challenged God to meet him and justify the treatment He accorded to him. He complains bitterly that God evades him, and lets him suffer, though He knows that he is innocent. Now at last... read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Job 38:1-41
The First Speech of the Almighty (Job 38, 39)The marvels of creation, which witness to the infinite wisdom, power, and watchful care of the Creator, are presented to Job in such a way as to force from him a confession of ignorance and weakness, and of presumption in venturing to contend with God.1-38. The wonders of earth and heaven. What does Job know of their nature and origin and ordering?1. Whirlwind] rather, ’storm.’ Theophanies, or manifestations of God to man, are usually represented in... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Job 38:20
(20) That thou shouldest take it—i.e., go with or track it. read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Job 38:21
(21) Knowest thou it?—It is better to read this verse without an interrogation, as sublime irony. “Doubtless thou knowest all this, for thou wast born then, and the number of thy days is so great!” read more
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E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Job 38:22
treasures = treasuries. read more