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. Nonetheless, this section of scripture offers powerful lessons for your life. Eliphaz urges that the sin of sinners in their ruin. Of the malice of satan against him, and the permission he obtained to try his constancy v. Lets open our bibles to job chapter 15 for this job 15 commentary. Study the bible online using commentary on job and more. And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is.
Job 35 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Zophar eloquently tells job to his face that hes a liar. 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. God allowed satan to take away from job his wealth, his family, and his health. Job everymans bible commentary and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The questions do not solve any of the mysteries of jobs suffering. The nasb update carri es on the nasb tradition of being a true bible translation, revealing what the original manuscripts actually saynot merely what the. Job was a wealthy but righteous and godfearing man. Yet, who but gods holy spirit would be giving him a prophetic vision of hope, of redemption. Who can call god into account for his judgment of a person. Job is going about his private affairs, unaware that he has suddenly become the focus of satans attention.
Book of job in the bible study, the book of job commentary. He lived soon after abraham, or perhaps before that patriarch. 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. Job was wellreceived by the young and old alike job 29. How do you trust god even when life isnt fair and you suffer for no good reason. And maintains that gods judgments are for the wicked. Job 9 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Commentary on the book of job logos bible software. How well is it for us, that neither men nor devils are to be our judges.
Readers will find much insight into the meaning of job here. Job acknowledges gods justice and mans sinfulness, job 9. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of job. Maintains that god afflicts the innocent as well as the wicked, without any respect to their works. I generally quote the new king james version, unless otherwise indicated.
Most likely it was written by job himself, and it is the most ancient book in existence. At the end of these speeches, god answers job and his friends and settles the matter. This begins a long section in the book of job where jobs friends counsel him and he answers them. Once again job is convinced that god means him evil. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. Bibles niv, kjv, tev, rsv, moffatt, jewish translation 1917, occasional use of. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Barton writes a comprehensive introduction to the book of job, as well as a versebyverse commentary on the entire text.
Read job commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Although most of the book consists of the words of job and his friends, job himself was not the author. Commentary on the book of job chapter fourteen by wm w wells. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents. So job thought that god caused the problems job 19. To bring us up to speed, for the last few lessons weve seen job speak in response to his friends assertions concerning him. 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.
With his three friends job discussed the problem why a righteous god allows that a righteous man has to suffer innocently. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible is an exhaustive study tool, used by countless scholars and laymen for well over 100 years. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. Brief definitions of hebrew verbal forms that impact exegesis. Job 6 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. The big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight. Commentary on the book of job chapter four by wm w wells. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of job in easyenglish. So these three men ceased answering job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. Jobs faith in god has become the object of a test by satan, in which god is planning to pull the rug out from under satan. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom.
Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Readers will find much insight into the meaning of. Job overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. His friends speak in more or less three rounds, with each speech followed by a reply from job. He who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the almighty. Satan by permission from god strippeth him of all his substance. This commentary covers every chapter and nearly every verse in the bible, providing a thorough commentary on the holy scriptures. Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox.
Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. Job s three friends eliphaz, bildad and zophar were not able to understand these ways of god. Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the almighty. It is a thorough and demanding work that supplements clines well. Job 1 kjv there was a man in the land of uz, bible gateway. Of the surprising troubles that befel him, the ruin of his estate v. He pleads it with god, who, he thought, was too strict and severe with him v. Commentary on the book of job by matthew henry old. Study job 35 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the. The nasb update carri es on the nasb tradition of being a true bible translation, revealing what.
He was respected because he tended to the needs of the poor, fatherless, widows, blind, lame, needy, strangers and those dying job 29. This commentary on job follows in the tradition of the nicot series by providing an uptodate evangelical commentary based on thorough scholarship. Celebrates his almighty power as manifested in the earth and in the heavens, job 9. Job 6 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Then the wrath of elihu, the son of barachel the buzite, of the family of ram, was aroused against job. Job has been teaching them to think of him as an innocent man in gods sight. This book is so called from job, whose prosperity, afflictions, and restoration, are here recorded. 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. This book of job stands by itself, is not connected with any other, and is therefore to be considered alone. Job had the spiritual insight and the humility to understand that, in reality, neither he nor anybody else could ever call god into account for any judgment he made, for all of gods judgments are righteous. Job 6 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. Commentary on the book of job bible study notes and comments by david e.
Job 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Job 40 god concludes his speech to job job 4041 this concluding speech of god to job falls into three parts. Job accuses god, thou destroyest the hope of man 14. The picture is of job, reaching to god in spirit, only to be crushed. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible job. Jobs story invites us to consider what it means that god runs. Top 5 commentaries on the book of job ligonier ministries. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the book of job. To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend. Hartleys commentary on job is not as comprehensive or technical as clines work, but it is not written at an introductory level either. Oct 07, 2012 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary.