To sum up chapter five, eliphaz suggests that it is foolishness to try to avoid gods wrath. In the fifth verse of the fortieth chapter, job says, once have i spoken. Chapter five hinges on the first part of chapter four in which eliphaz concludes that only the guilty suffer. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of job. Theyve all had a turn to speak to him and so now hes going to take chapters 12, and 14 to address them. David guzik commentary on job 42 describes jobs repentance and restoration, as he. Poor jobs wounds were yet bleeding, his sore still runs and ceases not, but none of his friends bring him any oil, any balm. Their spirit towards job was unkindly, and to justify themselves in their unkindliness they used false arguments. Job, chapter 42 king james version christian answers. Andersen job tyndale old testament commentaries, 1976. And it was so, that after the lord had spoken these words unto job, the lord said to eliphaz the temanite, my wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends. And every man also gave him a piece of money this is probably one of the.
Here are some of my reactions to using this book as a reference. But today they break their silence and start to do their comforting work on job. Commentaries, history books, and more are linked to this page. Commentary on the book of job sermon by eric hanson, job 1. Job, chapter 40 king james version christian answers webbible. Job 42 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. Job 42 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Lo and behold, satan comes out and challenges god on job s goodness. And after all of that fortyone chapters that have taken us over a year to study job gives his final response to the lord in verse 1 of chapter 42. Job himself expresses the purpose of this hymn of confession, job 12.
As long as self was in his line of sight, job judged god by his own perspective. Bible track is an online bible commentary and study site plus a bible reading plan. The satan of the book of job is not the same as the diabolical satan. Job 42 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The meaning is, that his views of god before were dark and obscure. Job 42 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Next chapter of job the book of job, chapter 1 we hope that you find the content of the book of job, chapter 1 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. So, now we enter the 9 th chapter of job where job responds to bildads assertions in chapter 8.
The commentary includes the hebrew text plus an english translation of the entire book of job. Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his house. He was the greatest man among all the people of the east. And that no purpose of yours can be withheld from you. Job 42 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Bildad wanted job to see that this dark outlook on life meant that he was among the wicked. Commentary on the book of job here is my rather lengthy work concerning the book of job.
Resources matthew henrys commentary job chapter 42 verses 16. Then job answered the lord, and said, 2 i know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee. Three things we have met with in this book which, i confess, have troubled me very much. All three friends and job assume this to be the case. For i will accept him, lest i deal with you according to your folly. Anderson is a renowned scholar, and the commentary reflects his learning without becoming overly technical.
Job, chapter 42 king james version christian answers webbible. Job is a righteous man who suffers greatly and displays amazing piety. For those seeking a more introductory level commentary on the book of job, francis andersons commentary is the best place to start. Commentary on the book of job chapter four by wm w wells. Job chapter 11 king james version of the holy bible. Eliphaz began to confront job with what he saw as his problem. In the first clause he owns god to be omnipotent over nature, as contrasted with his own feebleness, which god had proved job 40. Everywhere else job uses the plural you, but the three comforters always use the singular. You can find the best commentary on job for you using the tools on the right side. Most likely it was written by job himself, and it is the most ancient book in existence. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the book of job. Brief explanations of the technical resources used in this commentary. When the understanding is enlightened by the spirit of grace, our knowledge of divine.
Hard on the heels of the first comes another one, and the messages keep coming in. You must be logged in to view your newly purchased content. Lets turn to the 4th chapter of the old testament book of job. Everyone also gave him a piece of money, and everyone a ring of gold. The big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight. Youll get this book and many others when you join bible gateway plus. Zophar eloquently tells job to his face that hes a liar. Job chapter 42 coffmans commentary of the new testament. This section of the dialogues does not match the other cycles. This must refer to the declaration above, in the beginning of this chapter, 42. Job 1, new international version niv the bible app. Seeth thee the knowledge which i had of thy nature, perfections and counsels, was hitherto grounded chiefly, upon the instructions of men. Oct 07, 2012 job is a righteous man who suffers greatly and displays amazing piety. In chapter 1 we read that, one by one, the props are pulled out of jobs life.
Surely you have instructed many now it comes upon you, and you are weary. Brief definitions of hebrew verbal forms that impact exegesis. Eliphazs presumption of righteousness needs little comment. When the understanding is enlightened by the spirit of grace, our knowledge.
Verse 7 and it was so, that, after jehovah had spoken these words unto job, jehovah said to eliphaz the temanite, my wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends. You asked, who is this who hides counsel without knowledge. Commentary on the book of job chapter five by wm w wells. Job chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Copeland this study guide is from the executable outlines series, a collection of sermon outlines and bible study lessons by mark a. This book is so called from job, whose prosperity, afflictions, and restoration, are here recorded. His troubles began in satans malice, which god restrained. His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred sheasses, and a very great household.
Verses 25 and there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters. If youd like to study verses 1223 read our job 9 explained article and our job 9 summary for verses 2435. Then came unto him all his brethren the author here presents us with a striking view of human friendship. It is certainly not a sermon actually, but could serve to help prepare wither a single sermon or a series regarding this book. I know that you can do everything, and that no purpose of yours can be withheld from you. And so, eliphaz begins to speak and tries to comfort job today. Enrich your faith and grow in spiritual maturity with the incredible bible study and devotional books listed below. Lo and behold, satan comes out and challenges god on jobs goodness. Study the bible online using commentary on job 42 and more. Weve been exploring the book of job for over a month and now were in our fifth message in this book. The events of jobs suffering are quickly narrated in order to get to the core of the book. Hes blameless and upright, and he has kids, a wife, land, and a bunch of sheep. And saw his sons, and his sons sons though his children were not doubled to him, yet in his childrens children they were more than doubled. Solomon says, better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof, eccl.
Were entering a section in which job responds to his three friends. Commentary on the book of job chapter fortytwo by wm w wells. The words of job judging and condemning himself began, job 40. Job chapter 42 kjv king james version notice the bible tells us that god gave job twice as much as he had back in ch. Jobs faith in god has become the object of a test by satan, in which god is planning to pull the rug out from under satan. Job 42 nkjv jobs repentance and restoration bible gateway. Verses 710 so satan went forth from the presence of jehovah, and smote job. The words of job justifying himself were ended, job 31. His brethren, who in the time of his affliction kept at a distance from him. Henry, a british nonconformist minister, wrote a masterful 6volume commentary on the whole bible that is still wellrespected today for its scholarship, faithfulness to the word of god, and its ease of reading. This is a chronologicallyordered bible site with commentary on each passage. This took a great deal of courage on the part of eliphaz.
Will the one who contends with the almighty correct him. After this job lived a hundred and forty years some conjecture that he was seventy when his troubles came upon him. Job, chapter 40 king james version christian answers. And i have to put him among the others who arrogantly misjudged and falsely accused job. Top 5 commentaries on the book of job ligonier ministries. Next chapter of job the book of job, chapter 42 we hope that you find the content of the book of job, chapter 42 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter.
I spoke once, but i have no answer twice, but i will say no more. Each one gave him a piece of silver and each a ring of gold. He lived soon after abraham, or perhaps before that patriarch. Open your bibles to job, chapter 12 for this job 12 commentary. From the context, properly seeing god involves getting the self out of the way. Nevertheless, it will be later found that the advice of eliphaz and the rest of jobs counselors was wrong job 42. Read job 42 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Welcome to our job 9 commentary, where well study the first 11 verses of job, chapter 9. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible job. Job 42 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Job finally comes up with something for which to repent job 42. The events of job s suffering are quickly narrated in order to get to the core of the book.
Job 42 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. And i hope that weve been encouraged and strengthened by the message of this book which is that when we cant. Job chapter 42 king james version of the holy bible. This is the portion of a wicked man with god, and the heritage of oppressors, which they shall receive of the almighty. This is the conclusion, the climax, of his long and detailed story. And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is. It is a though some western union telegram boy delivers a series of messages to job about terrible catastrophes. Remember, we see what we want to see, what we are educated to see. Zophar, the third, pours into them as much vinegar as the two former had done. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents. There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job we have observed in the argument, that the firstborn son of nahor, abrahams brother, was called uz.
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