Virtually any reader should be able to pick up this volume and work their way through it with little. 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. Jobs wealth, with his wisdom, entitled him to the honour and power he had in his country, which he describes job 29. Job then confesses his lack of wisdom, meaning his lack of understanding of the workings of the cosmos and of the ability to maintain it. The author of the book of job broke out of the tight, logical mold of the traditional orthodox theology of his day.
Eliphaz goes on to imply that job, fits with one whose children are crushed in the gate 5. 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. In the wellknown biblical story dealing with the problem of undeserved suffering, job loses his children, his possessions, and his health. Most likely it was written by job himself, and it is the most ancient book in existence. Still job knew so much of himself, that he durst not stand a trial. We left job honourably acquitted upon a fair trial between god and satan concerning him. Top 5 commentaries on the book of job ligonier ministries. 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. Job 15 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. It is plain, from this history, that the lord watched over his servant job with the affection of a wise and loving father.
Jobs story invites us to consider what it means that god runs. Read book of job complete bible commentary verse by verse by matthew henry available from rakuten kobo. Job was upright and honest, and yet grew rich, nay, therefore grew rich. For those seeking a more introductory level commentary on the book of job, francis andersons commentary is the best place to start. The book of job is a book in the ketuvim writings section of the hebrew bible tanakh, and. There is much controversy over exactly when the facts in this book happened, if they ever happened at all.
This book is so called from job, whose prosperity, afflictions, and restoration, are here recorded. From the context, properly seeing god involves getting the self out of the way. This expression is used repeatedly to refer to inspired scripture. Job proves faithful to god in prosperity and in adversity. 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. He told them something that would have shocked them. Words in boxes except for words in brackets are from the bible. He had the greatest faith but satan told god that he was only reverent because god had blessed him. The book of job is a highly controversial book of mostly confusing information. 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. He is implying that job is filled with bitterness and envy. Many times, as we go about our lives, it seems as though this powerful sovereign is nowhere around. Commentary on the book of job chapter five by wm w wells.
Job lesson 1 the book of job is an interesting story of a man. In the hebrew it is written in verse, from the beginning of the third to the fortysecond chapter. Job 15 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Job 15 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is. Study the bible online using commentary on job 2 and more. Although most of the book consists of the words of job and his friends, job himself was not the author. But the odious judgments made by his friends caution us against making toocertain application of any model to our own lives. We hope that you find the job summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of job.
Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of job in the bible king james version. This summary of the book of job provides information about the title, authors. Another great doctrine of the faith, particularly set forth in the book of job, is that of providence. This is another volume in the series of bible commentaries of matthew henry. We hope that you find the ecclesiastes summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of ecclesiastes.
It contains 42 chapters kjv bible verses from job is essentially an historical poem which was well known in the days of ezekiel, b. If my sins be not pardoned while i live, i am lost and undone for ever. Hast thou considered my servant job better than thou didst, and art thou now at length convinced that he is a faithful servant of mine, a perfect and an upright man. And this is the case byandlarge whether were christians or not. Thank you anne, i read the commentary to help understand what is being the point and the point i get now, was job is still suffering and elihu is counselling. Job lesson 1 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. Job 1 kjv there was a man in the land of uz, bible gateway. This book of job stands by itself, is not connected with any other, and is therefore to be considered alone. Wherever the lord removes the guilt of sin, he breaks the power of sin. However, the date when the book was written and by whom it was. But job answered and said, oh that my grief were thoroughly weighed, and my calamity laid in the balances together.
If we say, we have no sin, we not only deceive ourselves, but we affront god. He saw that it led to a dead end, that it had no way to cope with the suffering of godly people. The attention to jobs suffering usually ignores the fact that she too, after all, is a victim of these divine tests in addition to being pained by exposure to his afflictions 19. Study job 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Feb 15, 2012 the book of job kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 18 duration. With the literary sensibility we have come to expect from him, robert alter the voice from the whirlwind. Kjv bible verses from ecclesiastes offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies. 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. Jobs nameless wife turns up after the final blow, after job has been struck with boils.
To strengthen his prayer for pardon, job pleads the prospect he had of dying quickly. Job bible book with full chapters king james version. Bible book of job and other kinds of academic papers in our essays database at many essays. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents. The last of the book is a beautiful picture of what james calls the tender mercies of god toward job james 5. Andersen job tyndale old testament commentaries, 1976. But job reflected on gods goodness and justice in saying his affliction. David guzik commentary on job 1, where satan asks god for permission to attack job, who endures catastrophic loss, but does not blame god for it. Commentaries, history books, and more are linked to this page. And the lord said unto satan, hast thou considered my servant job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth god, and. The attention to jobs suffering usually ignores the fact that she too, after all, is a victim of these divine tests in addition to being pained by exposure to his. Satan, by the divine permission, follows his blow, and now deep calls unto deep. Internet archive bookreader commentary on the book of job. Hast thou viewed his conduct with attention, whilst thou wert roaming about, seeking whom thou mightest devour.
Job chapter 33 kjv king james version 23 if there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness sadly it appears many miss the point here. Job lesson 1 the book of job is an interesting story of a. This summary of the book of job provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of job. The images job held both of god in his relationship with job and of himself in his relationship with god and fellow man are shattered into an unrecognizable mass of pulp. 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 which we can see what is going on in our own. The book of job, which carlyle without hyperbole described as the grandest book ever written with pen, will never cease to disclose new insights to sensitive and sympathetic readers. Brief definitions of hebrew verbal forms that impact exegesis. The book of job has been widely given the theme of patience and we see this mentioned in the new testament book of james. Hast thou considered my servant job job then was in gods account a considerable person, and such a one as whose praise was not of men, but of god. Job 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. 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. Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the. The loss of job s property, and the death of his children. Barton writes a comprehensive introduction to the book of job, as well as a versebyverse commentary on the entire text.
Matthew henrys concise commentary on the book of job. Commentary on the book of job logos bible software. Internet archive bookreader commentary on the book of job internet archive bookreader commentary on the book of job. Thats a good question and the bible doesnt seem to offer a clear explanation of that.
This is the conclusion, the climax, of his long and detailed story. Book of job complete bible commentary verse by verse. To prove him wrong, god killed all of jobs children and destroyed his wealth. Above all, job now knows that god owes him only what he determines that he owes him.
The big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight. As long as self was in his line of sight, job judged god by his own perspective. The definition of what is good and what is bad certainly differs between christians and the lost. A commentary on the book of job logos bible software. Sep 07, 2010 the book of job is a highly controversial book of mostly confusing information. Job was a wealthy man with seven sons and three daughters. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible job. How do you trust god even when life isnt fair and you suffer for no good reason. There are those who believe that job is nothing more than a parable that we might learn from. How wretched is sinful man without a knowledge of the saviour. Job is book number 18 in the old testament of the bible. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of job.
Lets take a look at job 22 for this job 22 commentary. Hast thou considered my servant job literally, hast thou placed thy heart on my servant job. He lived soon after abraham, or perhaps before that patriarch. Satan had leave to touch, to touch and take, all he had, and was confident that he would then curse god to his face. Satan smote him with boils, sore boils, all over him, from head to foot. Read job 2 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The disease with which job was seized was very grievous. The name job is mentioned only 54 times and mostly just in the. Anderson is a renowned scholar, and the commentary reflects his learning without becoming overly technical. Alexander goldberg a littleknown legend adds to the story of job a story about his first wife, her sufferings and her dealings with. Brief explanations of the technical resources used in this commentary.
Barton looks at the overall construction of the book, the theory of two authors, the literary aspects, and the historical and social context, providing a valuable analysis and commentary. Commentary for job 1 this book is so called from job, whose prosperity, afflictions, and restoration, are here recorded. Old testament various authors, the book of job kjv 1885. This reference in james is the only time job is mentioned by name in the n. On the one hand, job perceives by faith that god is almighty and is involved in the events of his life. The loss of jobs property, and the death of his children.
Last time, we saw job give a speech to his friends. Kjv bible verses from job offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in the words. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom. Commentary on the book of job chapter six by wm w wells. The friends have been telling job that hes being punished by god because.