Job reproves the boasting of his friends, and shows their uncharitableness towards himself, 15. To understand the full impact of the book of job the book must be read and understood as a whole. Job 4 matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. This lecture begins with the book of lamentations, a short book of dirges that laments the destruction of jerusalem and moves on to introduce the third and final section of the hebrew bible the ketuvim, or writings. There was once a man in the land of uz whose name was job 1. The skeptical character of the symposium, with its challenge to timehonored views, most likely would have kept the book of job out of the canon of old testament writings had some additions not been made to. The remarkable book of job is a highly recommended bible study resource offering. One negative note morris has an intense dislike for elihu going so far as suggesting that. That foundation of true wisdom job most certainly possessed, as the concluding chapter of this remarkable book fully reveals. As was said of goliaths sword, there is none like it, none in ancient or in modern literature. Lets open our bibles to job chapter 15 for this job 15 commentary. There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. And there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters the same number was given to him again after these were lost, and his severe trials had been endured. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of job.
The preceding books of scripture are, for the most part, plain and easynarratives, which he that runs may read and understand. Intro to job biblica the international bible society. Perhaps the oldest book in the bible, the book of job touches on many subjects of science and history. Job 1 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible. And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is. Gods answer to the problem of undeserved suffering. Tremper longman calls it a major contribution to the study of the book and explains this is because it examines all the facets of the book, not necessarily because it is terribly original.
Rlst 145 lecture 20 responses to suffering and evil. Commentary on the book of job chapter thirteen by wm w wells. To bring us up to speed, for the last few lessons weve seen job speak in response to his friends assertions concerning him. David guzik commentary on job 4 describes the first speech of eliphaz, who explains what he believes to be the source of jobs troubles.
The prologue to the book of job chapters 12 sets up the meditation on suffering that follows it. Wells page 3 of 162 introductory comments introduction o the justification of job o the salvation of job job as psychology o job is a window o job as a theodicy the story of job o in search of job o the authorship of job o the law of first mention jobs world o jobs cosmology a general note. You can find the best commentary on job for you using the tools on the right side. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of bible. Far from a myth or fable, the majestic book of job sta. Monumental, intellectually inspiring, exegetical and theological exposition on the first 21 chapters of the book of job. The layers of job are being peeled away, one by one for rpi meaning around, note also tyi flu. The commentary points out how these proportions and the remarkable precision of the poet who counted syllables on all text. 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. In reference to no part of the scriptures have so many questions arisen as to the book of job.
It is the first of the poetical books which also include psalms, proverbs, ecclesiastes, song of solomon, and lamentations. 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. Philosophy and theology seminar dialogues summer 2009 and summer 2011. In fact, some scholars believe that job requires and understanding of the book as a whole more than any other book of the old testament. Up in the heavens, god brags to the divine assembly about job.
Elihu, mentioned in this book, is one of the miserable comforters of job. We then learn of the controversy between god and satan concerning job. And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. Its bilingual centre offers the text in hebrew and english, and shows the forty poems in their original form, in 412 strophes and 165 stanzas. This commentary on the controversial book of job is very different from most of the seminary and church teachings so prevalent today, for it attests to the. Hartleys commentary is quite recent 1990 and is considered a good complement to clines. Jobs final speech in his own defense is probably where the book originally ended. Job intro to job biblica the international bible society. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of job, by driver, s. The remarkable record of job kindle edition by henry m. The book sheds a remarkable light on the philosophic breadth and intellectual culture of the patriarchal age. At the end of these speeches, god answers job and his friends and settles the matter.
I have always treasured the book of job but henry morris has given me a deeper insight to the value and meaning in the account. Hes blameless and upright, and he has kids, a wife, land, and a bunch of sheep. Commentary on the book of job chapter thirtythree by wm w. Then, in chapters 38 through 40, you have one of the most remarkable passages in all of the bible. Many have regarded the whole book as a fiction, and have supposed that no such person as job ever lived. The reference poetical books denotes form rather than imaginative or capricious content. A man of remarkable character, he was blessed with a large family and many possessions. Notes from nelsons quick reference bible dictionary. Satan undertook to prove job a hypocrite by afflicting him. Good remarks, the word skin imports the person of a man as well as his property, the whole living body which it envelopes, as in job 18. Although most of the book consists of the words of job and his friends, job himself was not the author.
This begins a long section in the book of job where jobs friends counsel him and he answers them. This prose prologue to the book reads like a folktale. Whole chapters of the book are devoted to speeches by jobs counselors. Zuck, a biblical theology of the old testament, pp. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom. Of his first, it is remarkable that neither the names of his wife, his sons nor his daughters are recorded. This commentary on the controversial book of job is very different from most of the seminary and church teachings so prevalent today, for it attests to the historicity of a man named job who understood at the end of his life that god cannot be figured out, but he can most certainly be trusted. We may be sure that the author was an israelite, since he not job or his friends frequently uses the israelite covenant name for god yahweh. Job introduction scofield reference bible commentary. The appearance of leong seows marvelous, eclectic commentary on the book of job is an occasion for celebration. At the opening we are handed certain program notes that explain to us. The book of job prologue job is tested 12 objectives in studying. It is, says he, upon the double meaning of the same term, and the play which is here given to it, by employing the term first in one sense.
The gripping and challenging book of job is perhaps one of the most. Publication date 1921 topics bible publisher new york. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. On the contrary, god speaks directly to job, just as he does in the patriarchal. Far from being an engaging fable, the account of job in the bible is one of the most historically and scientifically accurate records of the ancient world.
The big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight. This commentary on job follows in the tradition of the nicot series by providing an uptodate evangelical commentary based on thorough scholarship. Although most of the book consists of the words of job and his friends, job. The book of job in form presents to the reader a platform for a personal and intensive encounter with a great work of art. His friends speak in more or less three rounds, with each speech followed by a reply from job. There was a man this has all the appearance of being a true history. Of his second family the names of the daughters are mentioned, job 42. It is the first critical commentary to give proper weight to reception history along with the philological and literary analysis necessary to support judicious interpretation. There are no references to the law of moses, the tabernacle, the priesthood, the judges or kings, etc. As an example of his piety, mention is made of his sacrifices in behalf of his children 1.
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