Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents. However, the date when the book was written and by whom it was. Job free bible study notes, commentary, and comments. Read job 7 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Commentary on the book of job chapter three by wm w wells. Nevertheless these ways of god with mankind have always a good purpose romans 8. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading job the niv application commentary. To understand the full impact of the book of job the book must be read and understood as a whole. Job 1, new international version niv the bible app.
But his flesh upon him shall have pain the sum of the life of man is this, pain of body and distress of soul. Job began this chapter with the language of the lawcourt if one wished to contend with him, job 9. He complains that, whereas he expected consolation from his friends, he had received nothing but the bitterest reproaches, on the assumed ground that he must be a wicked man, else god. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of. In the land of uz this country was situated in idumea, or the land of edom, in arabia petraea, of which it comprised a very large district. And i hope that weve been encouraged and strengthened by the message of this book which is that when we cant.
Brief explanations of the technical resources used in this commentary. When undergoing trial, it is natural to question, why me. Job chapter 1 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. The answer may lie in the fact that job held fast to the word of truth which in turn anchored him when the winds of adversity blew and the waves of pain rolled over his body and soul. To begin with, we read of jobs location, name, and personal character in relation to god in verse 1. It follows that the student must read any commentary with discernment, realizing that any fallible teacher may err, whether he is. He lived soon after abraham, or perhaps before that patriarch. Kennicott has added others, which the reader may find at the end of the chapter. Job is clueless about the source of his problems, yet he did not curse god. He complains to himself and his friends of his troubles, and the constant agitation he was in. And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. A poem to wisdom chapter 28, previously read as part of the speech of job, now regarded by most scholars as a separate interlude in the narrators voice.
Bible commentary index job index previous next commentary on the bible, by adam clarke, 1831, at. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in. Moreover the lord answered that is, the lord continued his discourse with job. He was the greatest man among all the people of the east. Lo and behold, satan comes out and challenges god on job s goodness. Job chapter 40 verse by verse bible commentary matthew.
Read job 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. He was ish, a worthy man, a man of note and eminency, a magistrate, a man in authority. Most of proverbs could be read in one or two verse segments and the full meaning would be clear. Hard on the heels of the first comes another one, and the messages keep coming in. These stories focus on jobs trials at the hands of god and how he deals with them. The book of job is an interesting story of a man who loves god very much, and yet is severely tested to see if he will remain loyal. The book of job is a book in the ketuvim writings section of the hebrew bible tanakh, and. Jobs three friends eliphaz, bildad and zophar were not able to understand these ways of. You can read our explanation of job 8 meaning of verses 11 through 22 of chapter 8 as well. You can find the best commentary on job for you using the tools on the right side.
There was once a man in the land of uz whose name was. Most likely it was written by job himself, and it is the most ancient book in existence. The old testament book of job and the 17 th chapter. Chapter 1 here chapter 2 here at the start of chapter 3 of the book of job, we find job, having sat in silence with his 3 friends for 7 days, ready to talk. Addressing the problem of theodicy the vindication of the justice of god in the light of humanitys suffering it is a rich theological work setting out a variety of perspectives. Lets turn to the 4th chapter of the old testament book of job.
Top 5 commentaries on the book of job ligonier ministries. This is the most singular book in the whole of the sacred code. Job is a righteous man who suffers greatly and displays amazing piety. Guzik bible commentary 20 david guzik no distribution beyond personal use without permission for more information and resources visit. This book is so called from job, whose prosperity, afflictions, and restoration, are here recorded. Job 42 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. With his three friends job discussed the problem why a righteous god allows that a righteous man has to suffer innocently. We studied job, chapter 16 last time where job was responding to eliphaz. Job 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Throughout this section he used words and arguments that sounded much like solomon in ecclesiastes, i. How could job persevere and hold fast in the face of such extreme suffering and pain. The books from genesis to esther are all narrative books, and are vitally meaningful to us as living parables, as types worked out in actual history by.
The last verse of the preceding chapter has been differently translated and explained. The events of jobs suffering are quickly narrated in order to get to the core of the book. He complains that, whereas he expected consolation from his friends, he had received nothing but the bitterest reproaches, on the assumed ground that he must. Moses wrote book of jobthe long years amid desert solitudes were not lost. It is a though some western union telegram boy delivers a series of messages to job about terrible catastrophes. Study the bible online using commentary on job 1 and more. When the understanding is enlightened by the spirit of grace, our knowledge of divine. And god again challenges him by a display of his power and judgments, 614. Commentary on the book of job by matthew henry old. This study guide is from the executable outlines series, a collection of sermon. God allowed satan to take away from job his wealth, his family, and his health. The subject of the book of job is gods dealings with mankind in his governmental ways in a world in which satan, the adversary of god, has introduced sin, suffering and death. Although it is not yet complete the final volume will cover chapters 3841 and include extensive indexes, this is the best commentary available on the book.
Study the bible online using commentary on job 7 and more. See also greg parsons excellent article on job guidelines for understanding and proclaiming the book of job from bibliotheca sacra 151, 1994, pages 3934 introduction the reader who desires to unlock the rich theological treasures contained in the book of job should assume its literary unity. Job, in this chapter, goes on to express the bitter sense he had of his calamities and to justify himself in his desire of death. Commentary on the book of job chapter one by wm w wells. The gripping and challenging book of job is perhaps one of the most fascinating books of the old testament, and it begins a new division in the scriptures. Not only was moses gaining a preparation for the great work before him, but during this time, under the inspiration of the holy spirit, he wrote the book of genesis and also the book of job, which would be read with the deepest interest by the people of god until the close of time the signs of the. There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. Weve been exploring the book of job for over a month and now were in our fifth message in this book. Contrary to the counsel of jobs wife, well see at the end of the book of job. Thus ends job s discourse on the miserable state and condition of man. Job was upright and honest, and yet grew rich, nay, therefore grew rich. Jobs wealth, with his wisdom, entitled him to the honour and power he had in his country, which he describes job 29.
And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is. What comes out of his mouth is one of the more heartbreaking of the laments found. Up in the heavens, god brags to the divine assembly about job. The big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight. Job is different from proverbs in another important way. Commentary on the book of job bible study notes and comments by david e. You can read our explanation of job 8 meaning of verses 11 through 22 of chapter 8 as well open your bible to job, chapter 8.
Job with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. In addition to outward troubles, the inward sense of gods wrath took away all his courage and resolution. Well be studying the 8 th chapter of the old testament book of job. This expression is used repeatedly to refer to inspired scripture. Hes blameless and upright, and he has kids, a wife, land, and a bunch of sheep. The prologue to the book of job chapters 12 sets up the meditation on suffering that follows it. In chapter 32, we have several reasons to believe that elihu is a man that should be taken seriously. This book is so called from job, whose prosperity, afflictions, and. Job 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Or perhaps this is an at least partially an afterward because i write this after i have completed half of the melding together of roger hahns online crivoice bible study and the excerpts from john c. The action will be complete by the judgment of the almighty.
The writer of job doesnt dwell on this part of the story, however. Job s three friends eliphaz, bildad and zophar were not able to understand these ways of. If job will pretend to be a rival with god, especially if he pretend to be a judge of his actions, he must be able to do this. Not only was moses gaining a preparation for the great work before him, but during this time, under the inspiration of the holy spirit, he wrote the book of genesis and also the book of job, which would be read with the deepest interest by the people of god until the close of time the. The book of job is a book of the christian old testament that tells a story about job, who in jewish tradition is the son of uz, who was the son of nahor, the brother of abraham. The prosperity of the wicked and the afflictions of the righteous have always been reckoned two as hard chapters as any in that book. Job 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Job bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. Job was a wealthy but righteous and godfearing man. In fact, some scholars believe that job requires and. Satan, the adversary of god and men, appears several times in chapters 1 and 2. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven.
In chapter 1 we read that, one by one, the props are pulled out of job s life. The justice job is here challenged to do, and that is to bring the proud low with a look. Well be studying the 8 th chapter of the old testament book of job weve been reminded throughout this book that when we dont understand gods ways, we must trust his. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of job 1985. Job the niv application commentary kindle edition by walton, john h download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Lo and behold, satan comes out and challenges god on jobs goodness. Brief definitions of hebrew verbal forms that impact exegesis. Commentary on elihu and job chapter 32 and 33 by craig truglia.
A commentary the old testament library kindle edition by habel, norman c download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Job the niv application commentary kindle edition by. The end of jobs dispute will not come until later, but the end of our dispute with god is available now in jesus christ. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Weve been exploring the book of job for over a month and now. It is here supposed that god can do it and will do it himself, else he would not have put it thus upon job. And there, in chapter 16, job had ended there speaking of how he despaired of life. Answered does not refer to any thing said by job, or any question asked. Read the book of job from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture.