John Trapp Complete Commentary - Job 42:2
Job 42:2 I know that thou canst do every [thing], and [that] no thought can be withholden from thee. Ver. 2. I know that thou canst do everything ] God’s power is either absolute or actual. By the former he can do everything, make a world, and unmake it in an instant; of stones raise up children to Abraham, &c. By the latter, whatsoever he willeth, that he doth both in heaven and in earth, and none can withstand him. This Job knew before, but now better, because by experience and... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Job 42:1
Job 42:1 Then Job answered the LORD, and said, Ver. 1. Then Job answered the Lord, and said ] After that he had been so plainly and plentifully convinced by Almighty God, 1. That he was far short of him in eternity, wisdom, power, providence, &c.; 2. That he could not stand before behemoth and leviathan, the works of his hands; Job yieldeth, submitting to God’s justice, and imploring his mercy: so effectual is the word of God’s grace in the hearts of his elect. It had need to be an... read more