He sealeth up the hand of every man; that all men may know his work.
Ver. 7. He sealeth up the hand of every man] i.e. He, by his great showers, sendeth men home for shelter, glad to intermit their work till better weather. See Exodus 9:19. The Hebrews call rain Sagrir, Proverbs 27:15, from shutting up; because it keeps men at home, from travelling or working abroad. Chiromancy palmistry finds here no footing, whatever some have doted; as if God had set certain signs and notes in men's hands of what should hereafter befall them, and this text is alleged for proof; but absurdly (Vide Joan de Indeg.).
That all men may know his work] i.e. That they may take notice of God's handiwork in ordering the seasons; and have time to think on their domestic affairs.