Commentaries:
Adam Clarke
To destroy him without cause - Thou wishedst me to permit thee to destroy a man whose sins have not called for so heavy a judgment. This seems to be the meaning of this saying. The original word, leballeo , signifies to swallow down or devour; and this word St. Peter had no doubt in view in the place quoted on Job 2:7 of the preceding chapter: "Your adversary the devil goeth about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may Devour; , ͅ , seeking whom he may Swallow or Gulp Down. See the note on I Peter 5:8.
Other Adam Clarke entries containing Job 2:3:
Job 34:6
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