Herein job was a type of christ, as many of the ancients make him. 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. Kjv king james version lcl loeb classical library lxx septuagint mt masoretic text na28 novum testamentum graece, nestlealand, 28th ed. Although sacks commentary is intentionally allusive, his analysis is far more accesible than maimonides guide for the perplexed. Job was upright and honest, and yet grew rich, nay, therefore grew rich for honesty is the best policy, and piety and charity are ordinarily the surest ways of thriving. You can read our explanation of job 8 meaning of verses 11 through 22 of chapter 8 as well open your bible to job, chapter 8. 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. Ezekiel referred to job as an important person alongside. The friends have been telling job that hes being punished by god because. Last time, we saw job give a speech to his friends. But the odious judgments made by his friends caution us against making toocertain application of any model to our own lives. Publication date 1866 topics bible publisher edinburgh, clark collection robarts. Job s wealth, with his wisdom, entitled him to the honour and power he had in his country, which he describes job 29.
Barton writes a comprehensive introduction to the book of job, as well as a versebyverse commentary on the entire text. Lets take a look at job 22 for this job 22 commentary. The book of job lesson 1 chapters 12 introduction job 12 is a wonderful study in the connection between form and content job 12 is not poetic in form, but it has a discernible form outline 1. Job 1 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. 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.
A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of job in easyenglish. The book of job is considered being part of the poetic books job, psalms, proverbs, ecclesiastes, and song of songs in todays bible editions. Bibles for study, worship, outreach, reading, journaling, and devotion. Here the third source of jobs misery is brought forward his painful and incurable disease. Watch our overview video on the book of job, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Job 16 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. His friends speak in more or less three rounds, with each speech followed by a reply from job.
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. Commentary on the book of job chapter fourteen by wm w wells. The prologue to the book of job chapters 12 sets up the meditation on suffering that follows it. Job is a wealthy man living in a land called uz with his large family and extensive flocks. Job, as maimonides suggests, is the book for understanding gods providence i. Neot neotestamentica net new english translation nib the new interpreters bible. Hartleys commentary is quite recent 1990 and is considered a good complement to clines. The nlt filament bible combines a beautifully printed compact bible presented in a single column text format with the informationrich capability of the filament app. This commentary on job follows in the tradition of the nicot series by providing an uptodate evangelical commentary based on thorough scholarship. He lived soon after abraham, or perhaps before that patriarch.
And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is. The picture is of job, reaching to god in spirit, only to be crushed. This has brought him to such a pitch of emaciation that his bones seem to adhere to the tightened skin, and the scanty and shrunken muscles, that cover them comp. If we cannot say where job originated, it is equally difficult to say when. The book of job is one of the most problematic portions of the bible and has called forth a variety of interpretations. Jobs story invites us to consider what it means that god runs. You can read our explanation of job 8 meaning of verses 11 through 22 of chapter 8 as well. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom.
The big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight. There is no fence against this, but in christ, who is the only covert from the storm and tempest, isaiah 32. 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. Job overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible.
Verses 616 jobs complaint is here as bitter as any where in all his discourses, and he is at a stand whether to smother it or to give it vent. 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. This is being aired by permission of the holder litchfield associates, all rights. 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. Top 5 commentaries on the book of job ligonier ministries. 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.
This book is so called from job, whose prosperity, afflictions, and restoration, are here recorded. The loss of job s property, and the death of his children. 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. Settings about this book read aloud search share this book settings one page two pages thumbnails zoom. The last of the book is a beautiful picture of what james calls the tender mercies of god toward job james 5. This may well have been true in 1926 when it was first published. This book has been described as probably the best bible commentary ever written. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible job.
Shop our wide selection of bibles in translations including kjv, niv, nkjv, esv, and more. So these three men ceased answering job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. Job proves faithful to god in prosperity and in adversity. 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 accuses god, thou destroyest the hope of man 14.
The book of job cambridge bible commentaries on the old. Internet archive bookreader commentary on the book of job. Who can call god into account for his judgment of a person. There are no references to the law of moses, the tabernacle, the priesthood, the judges or kings, etc. After this opened job his mouth, and cursed his day. This prose prologue to the book reads like a folktale. Job 1 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on the. 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. At the end of these speeches, god answers job and his friends and settles the matter. Bibles niv, kjv, tev, rsv, moffatt, jewish translation 1917, occasional. On the contrary, god speaks directly to job, just as he does in the patriarchal. Sometimes the one and sometimes the other is a relief to the afflicted, according as the temper or the circumstances are.
In the last 80 years, a flood of new light has been cast on the old testament by archaeology, comparative linguistics and other disciplines. In the last 80 years, a flood of new light has been cast on the old testament by. Commentary on the book of job commentary on the book of job. Yet, who but gods holy spirit would be giving him a prophetic vision of hope, of redemption. But anyone who has spent time in the book of job quickly learns that it s a difficult read, both in terms of structure and content. The book of job kjv audio holy bible high quality and. Although most of the book consists of the words of job and his friends, job himself was not the author.
The loss of jobs property, and the death of his children. Commentary on the book of job chapter four by wm w wells. There was once a man in the land of uz whose name was job 1. Job 15 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Christian books, music, bibles, gifts, home school products clc bookcenter home. He presents a holistic introduction to the book, covering such topics as literary. Then the wrath of elihu, the son of barachel the buzite, of the family of ram, was aroused against job. 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. A commentary on the book of job logos bible software. 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.
A study outline of the book of job developed by bob young. Read job commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. 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. Job, book ofcommentaries, commentaries old testament. How do you trust god even when life isnt fair and you suffer for no good reason. Thats fairly on par with a typical season, and well below the cdc s 20172018 estimates of 48. You can find the best commentary on job for you using the tools on the right side. Commentary on the book of job by matthew henry old. 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 15 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Once again job is convinced that god means him evil. The book of job cambridge bible commentaries on the old testament norman c. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of job. This begins a long section in the book of job where jobs friends counsel him and he answers them.
He told them something that would have shocked them. A major difficulty in understanding the meaning of the book is, what insight leads job to submit so humbly to god at the end. This book of job stands by itself, is not connected with any other, and is therefore to be considered alone. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the book of job. It should be kept in mind that job is not the author. 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. Well be studying the 8 th chapter of the old testament book of job weve been reminded throughout this book that when we dont understand gods ways, we must trust his wisdom. Study the bible online using commentary on job and more. The book of job from the holy bible king james version kjv authorisedauthorized version book 18 please note we have slowed the speed of the origin. Commentary on the book of job logos bible software.
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