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Job 38:19

Job 38:19
Where is the way where light dwelleth? and as for darkness, where is the place thereof,

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Where is the way where light dwelleth?.... Or the way to the place where it dwells, and what that is;

and as for darkness, where is the place thereof? where these were placed when they were first…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Where is the way where light dwelleth? - Or, rather, where is the way or path to the place where light dwells? Light is conceived of as coming from a great distance, and as having a place which might…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Where light dwelleth - What is the source of light? Yea, what is light itself? It is not in the sun, for light was before the sun; but what is light? It is no doubt a substance; but of what kind? and…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Job 38:12-24

The Lord here proceeds to ask Job many puzzling questions, to convince him of his ignorance, and so to shame him for his folly in prescribing to God. If we will but try ourselves with such…