Reflections on suffering from the book of job 3 undeserved suffering, therefore, serves as a dependable, useful model12 for the believer of any generation in dealing with the problem of theodicy. It should be kept in mind that job is not the author. For francis andersen, the old testament book about job is one of the. He has published major commentaries on genesis and job in the. Top 5 commentaries on the book of job ligonier ministries. A major difficulty in understanding the meaning of the book is, what insight leads job to submit so humbly to god at the end. The big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight. At its beginning, job seems to be a book about human suffering. A gracious soul delights in gods smiles, not in the smiles of this world. And job starts off this book in the first chapter pretty well understanding gods ways. In genesis 3, gods interrogation of adam and eve has the feel of a cross. The use of this preexisting material very cleverly placed the problem outside of palestine, thereby excluding the possible objection of orthodox theology that such a casea perfectly righteous man persecuted by yhwh. Job is a book that ranks as one of the most difficult books in thetanach bible, for two reasons.
He lived soon after abraham, or perhaps before that patriarch. The context for any passage in the book of job has to begin with chapter 1, which. In fact, job is mentioned in three different verses in scripture outside the book of job, none of which lead one to believe that job is a fictional character. Aug 01, 2012 the newest release in the baker commentary on the old testament wisdom and psalms is tremper longman iiis commentary on the book of job. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The complex and delicate nature of the subject matter. Each shepherds notes volume highlights and explains the authorship, circumstances of writing, and main points of the bible book being explored in a concise and easytounderstand format.
The account of jobs piety and prosperity comes before the history of his great afflictions, showing that neither will secure from troubles. It is plain, from this history, that the lord watched over his servant job with the affection of a wise and loving father. John hartley the book of job new international commentary on the old testament, 1988. Its incredibly complex and obscure hebrew allowing for multiple translations and meanings. Read job commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. You can read our explanation of job 8 meaning of verses 11 through 22 of chapter 8 as well. 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. There was once a man in the land of uz whose name was job 1. Job is perhaps one of the most interesting and perplexing books of the bible, and longmans commentary does much to shed light on some of the primary difficulties people often encounter when engaging with job. Hartley deals carefully with this book whose language, text, and theology are not only among the most intriguing in the old testament but also among the most difficult to grasp. The loss of job s property, and the death of his children. To only pay attention to jobs accusation against the friends and leave out his inclusion of god represents a misunderstanding of the book of job. Job insisted that he was not covering his sins as adam, who blamed eve and.
Andersen job tyndale old testament commentaries, 1976. The newest release in the baker commentary on the old testament wisdom and psalms is tremper longman iiis commentary on the book of job. The first two places his name is found aside from the book of job is in ezekiel 14, verses 14 and 20. In this chapter we will discuss the book of job and the opening chapter in the. God says to job, now i want you to pray for your friends these three dear men, so stubborn, so sure that they had all the answers, so well meaning, so sincere, so dedicated, but such utter blunderers.
The prologue to the book of job chapters 12 sets up the meditation on suffering that follows it. I had forgotten the engaging style of writing and how quickly i became absorbed in her story. Like anything in life, the reward for success reflects the amount of effort put. The mystical sense has been explained for us both accurately and eloquently by the blessed pope gregory so that nothing further need be added to this sort of commentary. Now, the message that the book of job teaches us is when we cant. John walton, job, lecture 6, purpose of the book of job youtube. Many jews believe evil originates from the first sin of adam and eve in the garden of eden.
Brief explanations of the technical resources used in this commentary. Satan claims that job isnt such a great servant, and that he only serves gd because he is wealthy and things are always going his way. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of job in easyenglish. Key personalities of this book include job, eliphaz the temanite, bildad the shuhite, zophar the naamathite, and elihu the buzite.
Verses 710 so satan went forth from the presence of jehovah, and smote job with sore boils from the sole of his foot unto his crown. Andersen, tyndale old testament commentaries totc, intervarsity press, 1976, 318 pp. Rather, he is considered an actual, historical figure. The last of the book is a beautiful picture of what james calls the tender mercies of god toward job james 5. We continue our study in the book of job in the second chapter. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the book of job. Commentary on the book of job chapter four by wm w wells. Job baker commentary on the old testament wisdom and psalms. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. However, the date when the book was written and by whom it was. But as we said in the introduction to this book of job, the full purpose of suffering was still to be revealed in jesus, even. She was like eve, who told adam not to obey god 1 timothy 2. Study the bible online using commentary on job 14 and more.
Commentary on the book of job chapter one by wm w wells. And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is. Best commentaries and books on job logos bible software. Whether you are preparing for preaching, teaching, leading a bible study, studying for a class or for personal enrichment, how to. Eva marsh living proof of selfhealing and recovery from. Our job 2 commentary last time in chapter 1 we saw jobs righteous character. The book of job, in the old testament, opens with words both majestic and onceuponatimeish. In times of suffering, jews may turn to the book of job. This commentary on job follows in the tradition of the nicot series by providing an uptodate evangelical commentary based on thorough scholarship. There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. Job 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. But the odious judgments made by his friends caution us against making toocertain application of any model to our own lives. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible job.
And they coach us in how to read job as christians. I recently reread the original book and it was like reading it the first time. Much like eve, jobs wife spurs her husband to doubt gods use of divine powers. The author of the book of job broke out of the tight, logical mold of the traditional orthodox theology of his day. Jobs frustration with the power and majesty of god. Its author is unknown yet it is possible that job himself wrote it. The account of job s piety and prosperity comes before the history of his great afflictions, showing that neither will secure from troubles. David guzik commentary on job 31 describes how job proclaims his purity and. You can find the best commentary on job for you using the tools on the right side. A commentary on the book of job logos bible software. Job proves faithful to god in prosperity and in adversity. The book of job new international commentary on the old.
Job 10 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Job chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new testament. It is possible that job is the oldest of any book of the bible written approximately 21001800 b. Taking over 14 years to compose, a commentary on the book of job provides a highly readable exposition of this book of the old testament. Commentary on the book of job by matthew henry old. Library the father william most theological collection. Job 10 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. Truly i know it is so, but how can a man be righteous before god. Abenezra the spaniard, who wrote his commentary on the book of job in rome, 1175, delights in new bold ideas, and to enshroud himself in a mystifying nimbus. The book of job is one of the most problematic portions of the bible and has called forth a variety of interpretations.
Therefore, there must be a lot to gain from the deep study of the book of job. Eliphaz reproves job for his attempts to clear his character and establish his innocence, job 22. The book of job new international commentary on the old testament. How the book of job retells genesis catholic exchange. The father william most collection commentary on the book of job. 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 the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Job, book ofcommentaries, commentaries old testament. But more importantly, he received a deeper understanding of who god is. By gods grace the temptations of worldly wealth may be overcome. Job 10 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 baker commentary on the old testament wisdom and. Well be studying the 8 th chapter of the old testament book of job.
Most likely it was written by job himself, and it is the most ancient book in existence. Job was upright and honest, and yet grew rich, nay, therefore grew rich. The loss of jobs property, and the death of his children. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents. He saw that it led to a dead end, that it had no way to cope with the suffering of godly people. Bible scholar and pastor samuel cox wrote this commentary in hopes that it would aid the general reader not just now and then, but with every inquiry into the book of job. God says to job, now i want you to pray for your friends these three dear men, so stubborn, so sure that they had all the answers, so well meaning, so sincere, so. David kimchi, who keeps best to the grammaticalhistorical course, has not expounded the book of job. Job was an actual, living person and these events actually took place, but god recounts them for us in this beautiful style so that we might have an answer to the ageold, haunting question, why does apparently senseless tragedy strike men. Jobs counsel or understanding is darkenedrendered incapable of. This expression is used repeatedly to refer to inspired scripture. The book of job new international commentary on the old testament hartley, john e.
Understand the bible like never before, book by book. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of bible. This may refer to the first woman, who was called eve, because she was the mother of all living. Another great doctrine of the faith, particularly set forth in the book of job, is that of providence. You have not spoken of me what is right, as my servant job has job 42.
With trust in gods aid, i intend to explain this book entitled the book of job briefly as far as i am able according to the literal sense. The author of the book of job incorporated the folk book into his work in a manner still showing traces of the component parts. We also saw the multiple blessings that god had bestowed upon him. Job chapter 6 kjv king james version 1 but job answered and said. This book is so called from job, whose prosperity, afflictions, and restoration, are here recorded. Jobs wealth, with his wisdom, entitled him to the honour and power he had in his country, which he describes job 29. Brief definitions of hebrew verbal forms that impact exegesis. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans.
Any time you get into difficulties it is well to turn to the book of job. Commentaries for the book of job the piety and prosperity of job. Jobs outburst in job 3 did not curse god, but it did come close. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. Ultimately, the early genesis account ends in an explanation of death as.
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. When it turns out the book is not what we thought it was, our reading is richly layered and more satisfying. Is god to be held to a strict set of regulations based on human interpretations of his relationship with mankind. Study the bible online using commentary on job and more.
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