CHAP. XXII.
Vers. 6. TAken a pledge.] The word signifies also to binde or fasten a thing as with a cord, and the reason is, because a pledge given is an obligation, a tie to per∣form the promise made. It is no sinne to take a pledge when offered, but taking it unjustly and rashly without cause, or not returning it before night according to the Law, Exod. 22. 26. Deut. 24. 6, 10.
Vers. 12, 13, 14. Is not God in the height of Heaven? and behold the height of the starres, how high they are? And thou sayest, How doth God know? Can he judge through the dark cloud? Thick clouds are a covering to him that he seeth not, and he walketh in the circuit of Heaven.] The words of the Atheist, he thinks God is at too great distance, and neglects humane affairs.
Vers. 21. Acquaint now thy self with him.] Assuesce cum co. Tremel. Beza, Arias Montanus. Acquaintance notes a frequent and accustomed converse. It notes, 1. Knowledge of God, Exod. 6. 7. 2. Society with delight in him. 3. Com∣munication of secrets to him.
Vers. 26. And shalt lift up thy face unto God.] This signifies cheerfulness and de∣light in his presence, Gen. 4. 5, 6. 2. Confidence before him, 2 Sam. 2. 22.
Vers. 28. Thou shalt also decree a thing.] Prayer of the godly is a decree. See 1 King. 17. 1. compared with Jam. 5. 17.