And now in job 15, eliphaz responds for the second time. Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the. Zuck, a biblical theology of the old testament, pp. Surprisingly, the earliest fathers showed little interest in the book of job. He addresses the difficult question of the relationship between gods sovereignty and the existence of evil, sin, and suffering.
The book of job has long been praised as a masterpiece of literature. Some bible scholars debate whether he was an actual person or legend, but job is mentioned as a historical figure by the prophet ezekial ezekial 14. Job 1 kjv there was a man in the land of uz, bible gateway. Bible study notes and commentary on the old testament book of job. And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. Angels and all kinds of intelligent spirits had, as it were, a special, solemn, general assembly, a great fieldday, or levee. The name job is mentioned only 54 times and mostly just in the book of job. To bring us up to speed, for the last few lessons weve seen job speak in response to his friends assertions concerning him. The contents of the book, together with its artistic structure and elegant style, place it. The book of job consists of a prose prologue and epilogue narrative framing poetic dialogues and monologues. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom.
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. Top 5 commentaries on the book of job ligonier ministries. Rounds two and three of the three friends discourses and job s. In other words, trouble and affliction like job is experiencing dont just come from nowhere. The author, date, and place of the book of job are all uncertain. Job pronounced jobe, was a rich farmer living in the land of uz, somewhere northeast of palestine. And yet eliphaz continues to speak of what he is quite confident that god will do in jobs situation. You can find the best commentary on job for you using the tools on the right side. The book of job is one of the most misunderstood books in. Thomas walks us through the book of job and considers what the bible says about our darkest moments. Although most of the book consists of the words of job and his friends, job himself was not the author. Jobs story invites us to consider what it means that god runs.
Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. This book of job stands by itself, is not connected with any other, and is therefore to be considered alone. Discourses by three friends and job s reply to each one. The big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight. Luther said it is magnificent and sublime as no other book of scripture. Job 1 niv prologue in the land of uz there bible gateway.
Key personalities of this book include job, eliphaz the temanite, bildad the shuhite, zophar the naamathite, and elihu the buzite. It is common to view the narrative frame as the original core of the book, enlarged later by the poetic dialogues and discourses, and sections of the book such as the elihu speeches and the wisdom poem of chapter 28 as late insertions, but recent trends have tended to concentrate on the. Job is powerful, artistic, and theologically significant. 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. Jan 17, 2019 this commentary contains the following studies. And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is.
Intended to be helpful to all christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues. The book of job from the holy bible new international version niv book 18 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and. Job 1, new international version niv the bible app. Job had been complaining of restless nights, and that sleep departed from his eyes v. But the odious judgments made by his friends caution us against making toocertain application of any model to our own lives.
The author goes through the book of job in great detail and he develops a consensus that god doesnt give us suffering but he does give us are our humanity and are freedom of choice. This reference in james is the only time job is mentioned by name in the n. Thus the sacred numbers, three and seven, often occur. Job 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. Tennyson said it is the greatest poem whether ancient or modern. The book of job by derek thomas ligonier ministries. Verse by verse audio library by chuck smith blue letter bible. An explanation of the biblical book of job the book job is composed of three parts. The book of job has been widely given the theme of patience and we see this mentioned in the new testament book of james. 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. The book of job, named after its protagonist apparently not an israelite. The book of job begins by introducing its central character and the man who perhaps wrote the book by recording his own experiences.
It is possible that job is the oldest of any book of the bible written approximately 21001800 b. Study guide for job 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. It is found in the third section of the biblical canon known as the ketuvim writings. Ancient christian commentary on scripture, ot volume 6. He complains that, whereas he expected consolation from his friends, he had received nothing but the bitterest reproaches, on the assumed ground that he must be a wicked.
Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents. Job 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Hartleys commentary is quite recent 1990 and is considered a good complement to clines. Job proves faithful to god in prosperity and in adversity. I appreciated the book of job, for many a daunting one, in a fresh and hopeful way.
Listen to chuck swindolls overview of job in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. And in the next several verses, eliphaz is very upbeat about what he is assured that god will do as soon as job confesses his sin to him. Verses 716 job, observing perhaps that his friends, though they would not interrupt him in his discourse, yet began to grow weary, and not to heed much what he said, here turns to god, and speaks to him. Jun 02, 2008 the following is an edited transcript of the audio. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. Eliphaz continues 6 although affliction cometh not forth of the dust, neither doth trouble spring out of the ground. Most of our suffering is caused by our own self and we are responsible for going through the healing process. The last of the book is a beautiful picture of what james calls the tender mercies of god toward job james 5.
See also greg parsons excellent article on job guidelines for understanding and proclaiming the book of job from bibliotheca sacra 151, 1994, pages 3934 introduction the reader who desires to unlock the rich theological treasures contained in the book of job should assume its literary unity. The book of job is rightly understood to be a masterpiece of hebrew poetry and western literature. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Read job commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Commentary on the book of job by matthew henry old. The loss of job s property, and the death of his children. 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 original book. The book of job niv audio holy bible high quality and. In his study on the book the book of job, quality pub. 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. Carlyle said, there is nothing written in the bible or out of it of equal merit. Gods answer to the problem of undeserved suffering. 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. Job 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. It follows that this commentary, like all commentaries, was written by an uninspired, fallible human.
It has been supposed by some that the book of job is an allegory, not a real narrative, on account of the artificial character of many of its statements. Study the bible online using commentary on job and more. Book of job overview insight for living ministries. The book of job, in the old testament, opens with words both majestic and onceuponatimeish. Several suggestions have been put forth as plausible authors. Bildad wanted job to see that this dark outlook on life meant that he was among the wicked. Thou shalt seek me in the morning, to show me favour, but i shall not be. The following is an edited transcript of the audio.
This commentary on job follows in the tradition of the nicot series by providing an uptodate evangelical commentary based on thorough scholarship. Its author is unknown yet it is possible that job himself wrote it. The book of job, book of hebrew scripture that is often counted among the masterpieces of world literature. Brief explanations of the technical resources used in this commentary. The book s theme is the eternal problem of unmerited suffering, and it is named after its central. How do you trust god even when life isnt fair and you suffer for no good reason. He was the greatest man among all the people of the east.
Job s final speech in his own defense is probably where the book originally ended. Now there was a day when the sons of god came to present themselves before the lord, and satan came also among them. The book of job is considered being part of the poetic books job, psalms, proverbs, ecclesiastes, and song of songs in todays bible editions. 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. Watch our overview video on the book of job, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Rounds 2 and 3 of the three friends discourses and job s replies. Sep 15, 2015 the book of job from the holy bible new international version niv book 18 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and.
Such honest, forthright wrestling with evil and the silence of god has intrigued a wide range of readers, both religious and nonreligious. Tomorrow, if all literature was to be destroyed and it was left to me to retain one work only, i should save job. Job with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of job presents its readers with a profound drama concerning innocent suffering. Victor hugo the greatest poem, whether of ancient or modern literature. Lets open our bibles to job chapter 15 for this job 15 commentary.
Job 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. Stardust vibes relaxing sounds recommended for you. 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. 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. The book defends the absolute glory and perfection of god it sets forth the theme echoed in ps 18. Many scholars are convinced that the prologue and epilogue are later additions to the original, the body of the tale. Elihu, the fourth friend who spoke toward the end of the story. Christopher ash opens up to the reader a perspective not centered squarely not on job s suffering, but on christs. Brief definitions of hebrew verbal forms that impact exegesis. The 15 th chapter of the old testament book of job. 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. However, the name does occur in genesis 46 and ezekiel 14. Job himself, who could have best recalled his own words.
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