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Job 40:3-5

JOB—NOTE ON Job 40:3 In response to the Lord’s questions, Job puts his hand over his mouth, just as princes had previously done in Job’s presence (see Job 29:9). He pledges silence.

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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  • EasyEnglish Bible Commentaries

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  • Matthew Poole's Concise Commentary On The Bible

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  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

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  • Summarized Bible Commentary

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