Job 1:16

While he was yet speaking. Repeated three times to show the rapidity and vehemence of Satan's assault.

The fire of God. A fire of Elohim. Figure of speech Enallage (App-6). a great (or terrible) fire. Elohim used as an adjective. Compare Song of Solomon 8:6; Psalms 80:10.

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Related Commentaries of Job 1:16

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Job 1:16