OLD TESTAMENT

Job 1:12

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12

The LORD said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your power. Only on himself don’t stretch out your hand.” So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD.

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Verse 12. Hand. God permits evils. Worthington.—The devil can do nothing without leave. Calmet.

EXPLANATION

“Behold”, from “הִנֵּה”, means look at, take notice, observe, see, or gaze at. It is often used as an interjection.

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