Job 9:14

"“God will not withdraw his anger. The helpers of Rahab stoop under him."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights God's unyielding judgment, indicating that His anger is persistent and unchanging. The mention of Rahab's helpers "stooping under him" suggests the overwhelming power and sovereignty of God, emphasizing how even those who might seem strong or supportive ultimately submit to His authority.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

How much less shall I answer him? -I, who am so feeble, how can I contend with him? If the most mighty objects in the universe are under his control; if the constellations are directed by him; if the earth is shaken, and mountains moved from their places, by his power, and if the men of most exalted rank are prostrated by him, how can I presume to contend with God? This is the common view which is given of the passage, and is evidently that which our translators entertained. But I have given in the translation what appears to me to be a more literal version, and to express a better sense - though, I confess, the translation differs from all that I have seen.

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