Job 14 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. And maintains that gods judgments are for the wicked. Job was a wealthy but righteous and godfearing man. You can find the best commentary on job for you using the tools on the right side. He was respected because he tended to the needs of the poor, fatherless, widows, blind, lame, needy, strangers and those dying job 29. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. Job 6 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Job 40 god concludes his speech to job job 4041 this concluding speech of god to job falls into three parts. It is a thorough and demanding work that supplements clines well. Job 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. He lived soon after abraham, or perhaps before that patriarch. 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. His friends speak in more or less three rounds, with each speech followed by a reply from job. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u.
Of the surprising troubles that befel him, the ruin of his estate v. The questions do not solve any of the mysteries of jobs suffering. Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom. Here it implies job has a right to complain about his circumstances. 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. This commentary on job follows in the tradition of the nicot series by providing an uptodate evangelical commentary based on thorough scholarship.
Top 5 commentaries on the book of job ligonier ministries. Once again job is convinced that god means him evil. With his three friends job discussed the problem why a righteous god allows that a righteous man has to suffer innocently. 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. Commentary on the book of job logos bible software. Then the wrath of elihu, the son of barachel the buzite, of the family of ram, was aroused against job. Maintains that god afflicts the innocent as well as the wicked, without any respect to their works. Readers will find much insight into the meaning of. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights.
This commentary covers every chapter and nearly every verse in the bible, providing a thorough commentary on the holy scriptures. Job was wellreceived by the young and old alike job 29. Book of job in the bible study, the book of job commentary. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god. And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is. Job overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. How do you trust god even when life isnt fair and you suffer for no good reason. 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. Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of job in easyenglish. Job has been teaching them to think of him as an innocent man in gods sight. Nonetheless, this section of scripture offers powerful lessons for your life. To bring us up to speed, for the last few lessons weve seen job speak in response to his friends assertions concerning him.
Commentary on the book of job chapter four by wm w wells. Lets open our bibles to job chapter 15 for this job 15 commentary. Job 35 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Job is going about his private affairs, unaware that he has suddenly become the focus of satans attention. Read job commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. 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. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible.
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. God allowed satan to take away from job his wealth, his family, and his health. Hartleys commentary on job is not as comprehensive or technical as clines work, but it is not written at an introductory level either. Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the. Most likely it was written by job himself, and it is the most ancient book in existence. Commentary on the book of job chapter fourteen by wm w wells. Readers will find much insight into the meaning of job here.
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. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of job. The nasb update carri es on the nasb tradition of being a true bible translation, revealing what. Job accuses god, thou destroyest the hope of man 14. Brief explanations of the technical resources used in this commentary. He pleads it with god, who, he thought, was too strict and severe with him v. The universality of suffering makes the book of job appealing, but the treatment of that theme often makes the book difficult to comprehend. The picture is of job, reaching to god in spirit, only to be crushed.
Yet, who but gods holy spirit would be giving him a prophetic vision of hope, of redemption. Eliphaz urges that the sin of sinners in their ruin. To him that is afflicted pity should be shewed from his friend. And whereas job has been verbally wishing for god to speak and reveal that job is innocent zophar wishes that god would speak and condemn job for the secret sin hes been harboring. Commentary on the book of job bible study notes and comments by david e. This begins a long section in the book of job where jobs friends counsel him and he answers them. Job, book ofcommentaries, commentaries old testament.
Study the bible online using commentary on job and more. Who can call god into account for his judgment of a person. Although most of the book consists of the words of job and his friends, job himself was not the author. 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. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives. 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. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible is an exhaustive study tool, used by countless scholars and laymen for well over 100 years. Job 6 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. So job thought that god caused the problems job 19. Of the malice of satan against him, and the permission he obtained to try his constancy v. The big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight. Job everymans bible commentary and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. I generally quote the new king james version, unless otherwise indicated. Job acknowledges gods justice and mans sinfulness, job 9.
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 by matthew henry old. Zophar eloquently tells job to his face that hes a liar. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the book of job. Jobs story invites us to consider what it means that god runs. Job s three friends eliphaz, bildad and zophar were not able to understand these ways of god.
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. This book of job stands by itself, is not connected with any other, and is therefore to be considered alone. Study job 35 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Oct 07, 2012 working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. 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. He who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the almighty. Job 1 kjv there was a man in the land of uz, bible gateway. Satan by permission from god strippeth him of all his substance. At the end of these speeches, god answers job and his friends and settles the matter. Anyone who withholds kindness from a friend forsakes the fear of the almighty. Bibles niv, kjv, tev, rsv, moffatt, jewish translation 1917, occasional use of. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible job. 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.