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Job 4:3

Job 4:3
Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Thy words have up, holden him that was falling,.... Or "stumbling" (m); that was stumbling at the providence of God in suffering good men to be afflicted, and wicked men to prosper; which has been the…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Behold, thou hast instructed many - That is, thou hast instructed many how they ought to bear trials, and hast delivered important maxims to them on the great subject of the divine government. This is…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Job 4:1-6

In these verses,

I. Eliphaz excuses the trouble he is now about to give to Job by his discourse (Job 4:2): "If we assay a word with thee, offer a word of reproof and counsel, wilt thou be grieved and…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

the weak hands lit. the hands hanging down, a sign of helplessness and despondency, 2Sa 4:1; Isa 13:7. Comp. Job's words of himself, ch. Job 29:15-16.