He also examines the date and history of job as well. It is found in the third section of the biblical canon known as the ketuvim writings. His false charges accusing job of specific sins the only thing new in this speech of eliphaz was the list of specific sins he charged him with committing. Now the lord blessed the latter days of job more than his beginning.
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. The holocaust, or burnt offering, in patriarchal times. When job s friends heard about the things that happened to him they went to comfort him. Because of this, it would be very difficult to try and change them. God allowed satan to take away from job his wealth, his family, and his health. The complex and delicate nature of the subject matter. This summary of the book of job provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of job. David guzik commentary on job 1, where satan asks god for permission to attack. This book of job stands by itself, is not connected with any other, and is therefore to be considered alone. This is why the book of job is considered the most theological book of the old testament. Yet job, knowing not all the truth as revealed in job 12, but at least knowing his own heart and integrity, knew that god was not so simple to figure out. In the end, all the attack of satan served to make job a more blessed and more godly man.
Job chapter 42 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Well be studying the 8 th chapter of the old testament book of job. Tomorrow, if all literature was to be destroyed and it was left to me to retain one work only, i should save job. And so, from here to the end of this chapter elihu is going to help job and us consider the wondrous works of god.
Job s three friends eliphaz, bildad and zophar were not able to understand these ways of. However, the name does occur in genesis 46 and ezekiel 14. In the introduction, ewald gives context to the format, content, and style of the book as poem. This commentary has been through advanced checking. So, at the very outset one of the basic issues of the book is resolved. Either, 1st, all his foregoing discourses with his friends, which he was so far from disowning or being ashamed of, that he was desirous all ages should know them, that they might judge between him and them, and decide whose cause was better, and whose arguments were stronger. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. So, whenever you open the sacred word, also open your heart to god in prayer, allowing the words of this commentary to direct your thoughts to the scriptures and to the one they tell us about. Of the malice of satan against him, and the permission he obtained to try his constancy v. Victor hugo the greatest poem, whether of ancient or modern literature. Job 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
The debate is about god, his attributes and how he interacts with humankind. The word of god is precious and far beyond human wisdom isa. Commentary on the book of job with translation logos bible. The book of job is rightly understood to be a masterpiece of hebrew poetry and western literature. 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.
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. In other words, trouble and affliction like job is experiencing dont just come from nowhere. Do you know the time when the wild mountain goats bear young. In the beginning of the story of job we find a blessed and godly man. Read job 7 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of job in easyenglish. Nevertheless these ways of god with mankind have always a good purpose romans 8. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons. As mason demonstrates, there are many thoughts in this passage that connect with jesus. This reference in james is the only time job is mentioned by name in the n. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom.
Although most of the book consists of the words of job and his friends, job himself was not the author. The book of genesis those who gave the name genesis to the first book of the bible were the translators of the pentateuch. Most of the book tells about job and his friends talking. Johns gospel free bible commentary in easy english. The big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight. An english translation of the malbims classic commentary on the book of job herbert weisberg and yosef y. Brief explanations of the technical resources used in this commentary. It follows that this commentary, like all commentaries, was written by an uninspired, fallible human. Brief definitions of hebrew verbal forms that impact exegesis. Job defends himself against the accusations of his friends, and accuses them of endeavoring to pervert truth, job. I attempt to clear that up by offering a different perspective than most people know today. Job free bible study notes, commentary, and comments. The book of job is one of the most misunderstood books in the bible.
Job commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. The system of numbering notes was designed for the printed book and is used throughout the text to refer to other notes. Job 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The new international biblical commentary offers the best of contemporary. As humans we tend to think we know a little bit of everything. The name job is mentioned only 54 times and mostly just in the book of job. Job deplores his own state, and the general wretchedness of man, job 14. Study job 2 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The 23 rd chapter of the book of job and we need to remind ourselves that eliphazs advice in chapter 22 didnt help job. Job 1 easy english bible easy 1 many years ago, a man lived in a place called uz. Job went through one of the most difficult seasons i think recorded in the bible.
Job 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on the. Although job was unaware of the interaction between satan and god, job comes to the conclusion that god is just and good. The ancient hebrews called the book by its opening words, in the beginning. Job is a book that ranks as one of the most difficult books in thetanach bible, for two reasons. Bible students disagree about the meaning and purpose of this book. And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the. Scripture quotations marked esv are from the holy bible, english. Book of job simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the gospel of john. The books chief concern, however, is not with physical origins, but with the relationship god desires to have with. The name job is mentioned only 54 times and mostly just in the. The loss of job s property, and the death of his children. He was fair to everybody and he did the right things. Job does not believe he has sinned and doesnt understand why he is suffering. And the other part was holding out false hope for job that if he stopped sinning god would bless him. Job 1 erv job, the good man there was a man bible gateway. Lessons about wisdom a bible text and commentary on the book of. Job 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. And we need to remind ourselves that eliphazs advice in chapter 22 didnt help job. Our job 2 commentary last time in chapter 1 we saw job s righteous character. It follows that the student must read any commentary with.
We continue our study in the book of job in the second chapter. A bible study to show that god is sufficient whatever the problem short outline of job. Begs some respite, and expresses strong confidence in god, job. You can find the best commentary on job for you using the tools on the right side. With his three friends job discussed the problem why a righteous god allows that a righteous man has to suffer innocently. The book of job defends the character of a loving and righteous god in spite of earths obvious evils and injustices.
Commentary on the book of job latin english opera omnia by thomas aquinas, the aquinas institute, et al. Its incredibly complex and obscure hebrew allowing for multiple translations and meanings. To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use our convenient contact form. And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is. And the other part was holding out false hope for job. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents. The books theme is the eternal problem of unmerited suffering, and it is named after its central. Threatenings against the enemies of christs kingdom. Study the bible online using commentary on job 30 and more. The book of job has long been praised as a masterpiece of literature.
The sinfulness and misery of a wicked man, the ground and reason of both. The book of job has been widely given the theme of patience and we see this mentioned in the new testament book of james. Read job 1 commentary using commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Job and three of his friends debate the cause of jobs tremendous loss and illnesses. Verses 616 eliphaz, having touched job in a very tender part, in mentioning both the loss of his estate and the death of his children as the just punishment of his sin, that he might not drive him to despair, here begins to encourage him, and puts him in a way to make himself easy. Whether this is designed to be a poetic or a real description of what took place at the creation, it is not easy to determine. Free bible commentaries in easy english easyenglish bible.
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. Key personalities of this book include job, eliphaz the temanite, bildad the shuhite, zophar the naamathite, and elihu the buzite. The book of job, book of hebrew scripture that is often counted among the masterpieces of world literature. Its author is unknown yet it is possible that job himself wrote it. As the first poetic book of the english bible, job introduces the reader to the idea of hebrew poetry, which involves the repetition and combination of ideas more than sounds. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Study the bible online using commentary on job 1 and more. Job 22 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The psalms of david a bible text and commentary on the book of psalms, based on level a easyenglish about 1200 word vocabulary. 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 wisdom. Job is an unlikely candidate because the book s message rests on job s ignorance of the events that occurred in heaven as they were related to his ordeal. Sep 07, 2010 the book of job is a highly controversial book of mostly confusing information.
John introduces the story of the revelation of the glory of god 1. It is easy to give back to god when we really understand that all we have. Part of what eliphaz said was accusing job of committing secret sins. Adam yelud ishah, adam born of a woman, few of days, and full of tremor. German bible scholar georg ewald turns his attention to the book of job in this commentary. As the first poetic book of the english bible, job introduces the reader to the idea. Job with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Jun 09, 2014 the book of job is one of the most misunderstood books in the bible. All this is a logical absurdity, but it is poetry, and job meant to give full vent to his feelings.
Study guide for job 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Verse 1 man born of a woman there is a delicacy in the original, not often observed. This is the final time satan is mentioned in the book of job. Eliphaz continues 6 although affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground. When bad things happen to good people job the book of job easyenglish bible job, a servant of god job a commentary by keith simons. Jun 01, 2016 a short, but succinct, commentary on the bible book of job. He pleads with god, and deplores his severe trials and sufferings, job. Regarding mountain goats, wild donkeys, and wild oxen.
So, heres how elihu finishes his long message to job. Free online library of bible commentaries to help you understand the old and new testament. Like anything in life, the reward for success reflects the amount of effort put. Job was a wealthy but righteous and godfearing man. There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. Job 30 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The names of his friends are eliphaz, bildad, and zophar. There was no one in the east part of the world who was richer than job. A bible study in easyenglish 2800 word vocabulary on the book of hebrews. But he has promised the holy spirit to help us understand john 16.
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