Nbook of job ch 2 commentary

Satan had leave to touch, to touch and take, all he had, and was confident that he would then curse god to his face. Jul 01, 2015 commentary on the book of job here is my rather lengthy work concerning the book of job. German bible scholar georg ewald turns his attention to the book of job in this commentary. In the land of uz this country was situated in idumea, or the land of edom, in arabia petraea, of which it comprised a very large district. There was once a man in the land of uz whose name was job 1. Job 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Other scholars add the wisdom of jesus the son of sirach or wisdom of ben son of sirach. Much of the comfort of this life lies in friendship with the prudent and virtuous. It is certainly not a sermon actually, but could serve to help prepare wither a single sermon or a series regarding this book. You can find the best commentary on job for you using the tools on the right side. Again there was a day when the sons of god came to present themselves before the lord, and satan came also among them to present himself before the lord. Our job 2 commentary last time in chapter 1 we saw job s righteous character.

The dialogue recorded here was completely unknown to job. When we begin reading the book of job we learn that, while god allowed satan to afflict job, he set limits beyond which the devil could not pass. We left job honourably acquitted upon a fair trial between god and satan concerning him. It is a thorough and demanding work that supplements clines well. Sacks exegesis rivals thomas aquinas semiaristotelian treatment of job and invites. Some commentaries refer to it as sira, which is the hebrew family name of the author. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. He systematically goes over each section of job as a drama, highlighting the contentions and resolutions throughout. And now in job 15, eliphaz responds for the second time.

The friends of job seem noted for their rank, as well as for wisdom and piety. I am alpha and omega, saith the lord alpha is the first, omega the last letter in the greek alphabet. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible job. How well is it for us, that neither men nor devils are to be our judges. So satan answered the lord and said, from going to and. The language of the speeches in the book of job, the late hebraic words recurring in it comp. Job, as maimonides suggests, is the book for understanding gods providence i. Brief explanations of the technical resources used in this commentary. There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. If someone ventures a word with you, will you be impatient. What comes out of his mouth is one of the more heartbreaking of the laments found. In this reply he takes no notice of his friends, either because he saw it was to no purpose or because he liked the good counsel eliphaz gave him in the close of his discourse so well that he would make no answer to the peevish reflections he began with. The author of the book of job incorporated the folk book into his work in a manner still showing traces of the component parts. Paul uses this term for himself philemon 9, when he was over 60.

Shadow that is, the sun set, the time allotted for his rest. So this so respects not so much the desire of an hired servant, as the ground of it, his hard toil and service. Job 24 the problem of the seeming security of the wicked a. David guzik commentary on job 24, where job gives an explanation of the conduct of the wicked, who seemingly are enjoying security of some sort. Job 2 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 24 the problem of the seeming security of the wicked. Think how you have instructed many,how you have strength. Job 2 on another day the angels came to present themselves before the lord, and satan also came with them to present himself before him. I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Commentary on the book of job sermon by eric hanson, job 1. There are no references to the law of moses, the tabernacle, the priesthood, the judges or kings, etc. This time of gods special intervention known primarily as the day of the lord has been referred to by other terms in scripture, such as the time of jacobs trouble jer.

In the introduction, ewald gives context to the format, content, and style of the book as poem. Job longs for the days when god watched over me job 29. This has been justly called the keynote of the whole book cook. Commentary on the book of job bible study notes and comments by david e. The loss of jobs property, and the death of his children. And the lord said to satan, from where do you come. Coming to mourn with him, they vented grief which they really felt. Satan answered the lord, from roaming throughout the earth. Although sacks commentary is intentionally allusive, his analysis is far more accesible than maimonides guide for the perplexed. Job 4, new international version niv the bible app. And the lord said to satan, where have you come from.

Satan by permission from god strippeth him of all his substance. 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. On the contrary, god speaks directly to job, just as he does in the patriarchal age with noah, abraham, isaac, jacob, and other heads of. Job chapter 23 matthew henry complete commentary on. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the. Lo and behold, satan comes out and challenges god on job s goodness. The translation offered in this commentary is conservative, avoiding emendation or paraphrase wherever possible. This book is so called from job, whose prosperity, afflictions, and restoration, are here recorded. It refers to those of advanced age, using a different term for the one translated elders in 1. Months so he calls them rather than days, to note the tediousness of his affliction. Our job 2 commentary last time in chapter 1 we saw jobs righteous character.

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 2 matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. Let his enemies boast and rage ever so much in the intermediate time, yet he is both the alpha, or beginning, and the omega, or end, of all things. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents. Job, book ofcommentaries, commentaries old testament. He reminisces about when his steps were washed with milk, and the rock poured out for me streams of oil job 29. And satan answered the lord, and said, from going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it. We also saw the multiple blessings that god had bestowed upon him. Commentary on the book of job chapter two by wm w wells. So job thought that god caused the problems job 19. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. A major difficulty in understanding the meaning of the book is, what insight leads job to submit so humbly to god at the end. It is amazing how many purposes of the book of job are mentioned by commentators. The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of god to be revealed.

The blowing of the trumpet was very common in israels history. Commentary on the book of job with translation logos. Book of joel bible study chapter 2 the day of the lord. From the start we know there are limits to job s trial, and we know what those limits are. We continue our study in the book of job in the second chapter. The prologue to the book of job chapters 12 sets up the meditation on suffering that follows it. And satan answered the lord, and said, from going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in. Commentary on the book of job chapter thirtytwo by wm w wells. 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. But they mark, no doubt, a second occasion on which the angelic host came to.

The book of job tells the story of a man called job. Each section is intended to complement the others and thereby contribute to a composite interpretation of the book of job as an integrated literary and theological work. Barth, beitrage zur erklarung des buches hiob, 1876, p. Up in the heavens, god brags to the divine assembly about job.

From the vulgate we borrow job, not very dissimilar from the iob of the septuagint. The 15 th chapter of the old testament book of job. It should be kept in mind that job is not the author. Job 2 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Most likely it was written by job himself, and it is the most ancient book in existence. Book of job in the bible study, the book of job commentary. Finally, ecclesiasticus comes from the latin translation and is commonly used in english. Satan had leave to touch, to touch and take, all he had. To bring us up to speed, for the last few lessons weve seen job speak in response to his friends assertions concerning him. Job 2 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Yet very few have taken the literary dimensions of the text into account in their exegetical analysis.

The prologue to the book of job chapters 1 2 sets up the meditation on suffering that follows it. And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. Commentary on the book of job by matthew henry old. Job 2 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the book of job. Job 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. He also examines the date and history of job as well. The last book of the apocrypha is known by many names. The loss of job s property, and the death of his children. Hes blameless and upright, and he has kids, a wife, land, and a bunch of sheep. Possess god, hath given me this as my lot and inheritance. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of job in. Job is sure that god does not discover things, nor judge of them, as men do.

In chapter 1, satan the devil wanted job to insult god. Scholars think it might mean church book or belonging to the church, but it is to be distinguished from the canonical wisdom book of ecclesiastes. Satan obtains permission to tempt job further, job and his wife, job and his friends. Satan actively works for the downfall of christians, going to and fro up and down across the earth 1 peter 5. Readers will find much insight into the meaning of job here. Budde, beitrage zur kritik des buches hiob, 1876, p. The big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight. The book of job is one of the most problematic portions of the bible and has called forth a variety of interpretations. Job is going about his private affairs, unaware that he has suddenly become the focus of satans attention.

Family life may have its temptations and testings, but there is nothing in the life of father or mother that makes it impossible to live acceptable to god. Job chapter 2 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Brief definitions of hebrew verbal forms that impact exegesis. And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is. Other titles for the day of the lord are given in william fredericks book the coming epiphany. 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 2 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. He lived soon after abraham, or perhaps before that patriarch. In the introduction to this commentary, therefore, we provide a preliminary exploration of the literary characteristics of the book of job and their significance for interpreting the major theological. Hartleys commentary on job is not as comprehensive or technical as clines work, but it is not written at an introductory level either. Top 5 commentaries on the book of job ligonier ministries. John chapter 2 kjv king james version 1 and the third day there was a marriage in cana of galilee. There were three main times when a trumpet was blown.

The book of job has long been hailed by biblical scholars as a literary masterpiece. Lets open our bibles to job chapter 15 for this job 15 commentary. Not meaning silly or ridiculous, but acting as one who rejects god or gods. One cannot fully understand jobs conversations throughout the book without. Commentary on the book of job here is my rather lengthy work concerning the book of job. Chapter 1 here chapter 2 here at the start of chapter 3 of the book of job, we find job, having sat in silence with his 3 friends for 7 days, ready to talk. Such evidence suggests but does not prove that job was composed and completed after the babylonian exile. God speaks with pleasure of the power of his own grace. The story recounted in chapters 1 and 2 makes us privy to actual conversations between god and satan. This prose prologue to the book reads like a folktale.