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Wesley's Explanatory Notes on Job 37:13

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John Wesley (1703–1791) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Correction - To scourge or correct men by immoderate showers. Earth - The whole earth, which is said to be the Lord's, Psa 24:1, Psa 50:12, and so this may denote a general judgment by excessive rains inflicted upon the earth, and all its inhabitants, even the universal deluge, which came in great measure out of the clouds. Mercy - For the benefit of mankind and for the cooling of the air and improving the fruits of the earth. Job 37:14
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