Ecc 8:4 | JFB | STEP | 4. God's very "word" is "power." So the gospel word ( ; ). who may say, &c.-- ( ; ; ; ). Scripture does not ascribe such arbitrary power to earthly kings.

‏ Ecclesiastes 8:4

4. God's very "word" is "power." So the gospel word (Ro 1:16; He 4:12).

who may say, &c.--(Job 9:12; 33:13; Is 45:9; Da 4:35). Scripture does not ascribe such arbitrary power to earthly kings.