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Job 33:21

Job 33:21
His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were not seen stick out .

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen,.... All being gone, none left to be seen, nothing but skin and bones; and this partly through the vehemence of strong pain, and partly through the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen - He wastes away. His flesh, once vigorous, beautiful, and fair, now disappears. This is not a mere description of the nature of his sickness, but it…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

His flesh is consumed away - As in atrophy, marasmus, and consumptive complaints in general.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Job 33:19-28

God has spoken once to sinners by their own consciences, to keep them from the paths of the destroyer, but they perceive it not; they are not aware that the checks their own hearts give them in a…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Job 33:19-28

These verses may describe another instance of God's dealing with man, or a further discipline of the same person (Job 33:15-18), the result stated Job 33:33 not having been attained. The passage has…