For God maketh my heart soft; of faint' as in Le 26:36 and Deuteronomy 20:3. He takes away my courage, and leaves me a prey to terror. And the Almighty troubleth me. The verb used (the hiph. form of בהל) is a very strong one, and means "hath filled me with horror and consternation?
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Job 23:16
Job 23:16
The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain
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