Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
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Job 24:4

Literally, they push the poor out of their road in meeting them. Figuratively, they take advantage of them by force and injustice (alluding to the charge of Eliphaz, Job 22:8; I Samuel 8:3).

poor—in spirit and in circumstances (Matthew 5:3).

hide—from the injustice of their oppressors, who have robbed them of their all and driven them into unfrequented places (Job 20:19; Job 30:3-6; Proverbs 28:28).



Job 24:2-24

Instances of the wicked doing the worst deeds with seeming impunity (Job 24:2-24).

Some—the wicked.

landmarks—boundaries between different pastures (Deuteronomy 19:14; Proverbs 22:28).




Other Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown entries containing Job 24:4:

Job 24:6
Job 30:12
Amos 2:7

 

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