Matthew Poole and continuators on 1 Peter 5:6
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1 Peter5:6
6 Humble your selves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time .
By this he means God's Omnipotence, which sometimes is called a strong-hand, Exod. 3.19. a mighty hand, chap. 32.11. Deut. 3.24. the right hand of Power, Matth. 26.64. By which he is able to beat down those that are proud and high, and to defend or exalt those that are humble and lowly.
Gr. in Season, viz. That which God sees most fit and conducing to his own Glory, and your real Well-fare.
Marginal references: Jam. 4.10.
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