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. At the beginning of the book of job we are introduced to an exceptionally prosperous farmerrancher named job. Now it would come about when the cycle of the feasting days would be over. The misery of job and the mercy of godby john piper. Job chapter 7 explained discover books of the bible.
The bible taught the people to do this leviticus chapters 1 7. And this man was blameless and upright, fearing god and shunning evil. German bible scholar georg ewald turns his attention to the book of job in this commentary. 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. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation study guide commentary series old testament, vol. But while job complained and justified himself, the sinless lamb of god was dumb before his shearers, and poured out his soul a sacrifice for our sins isa 53. In the introduction, ewald gives context to the format, content, and style of the book as poem. Study job 8 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. The book of job the book of job, named after its protagonist apparently not an israelite. Like the patriarchs abraham, isaac and jacob, his wealth was measured by his many thousand head of livestock, numerous servants and large family. Job, in this chapter, goes on to express the bitter sense he had of his calamities and to justify himself in his desire of death. Its wonderful to read a commentary that approaches the text in such a reverent, believing way. Nov 04, 2019 how closely all this answers to the description of the suffering savior cp.
It was like going to the grave with the notion that all you have to do is treat it like home where warmth and loved one are and it will become so. Victor hugo the greatest poem, whether of ancient or modern literature. Job 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. You can find the best commentary on job for you using the tools on the right side. Heres one of the most conservative, pastor friendly commentaries available on the book of job today. The book of job holy bible kjv full audiobook greatestaudiobooks v2 the book of job. Job starts chapter 7 with an apparent reference to the fact that his days are numbered verse 1. Sermon from the book of job lessons from the book of job. Job falls into nostalgia and selfjustification job 2930 job s ethical practices apply to the workplace job 31 dialogue with elihu job 3237 god appears job 3842. It is also a great read for those going through suffering. The counselors had said that night would be turned to day for job if only he would get right with god cf. Lastly, and to crown all, after a prosperous and pleasant life comes an easy death.
And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is. In the long run, there are blessings for obedienceentrance into the kingdom of god is the greatest of all blessingsand curses for disobedience. The holy spirit confirms job s history by being mentioned as a historical person in the old testament ezekiel 14. Job is querulous, antagonistic, bitter and despondent by turn. A very short commentary on the book of job david j. The reader knows god was using in secondary means and that job s conception of god as tormentor was askew. He systematically goes over each section of job as a drama, highlighting the contentions and resolutions throughout.
Verse by verse audio library by chuck smith blue letter bible. When the apostle speaks of the patience of job he immediately takes notice of the end of the lord, that is, of the lord jesus as some understand it, typified by job, jas. The conquest of canaan took about seven years, and joshuas final address and. He complains to himself and his friends of his troubles, and the constant agitation he was in.
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. But his inability, during seven days of grief in the company of his silent friends, to find a. Bobs written commentaries reflect his latest theological views and should be consulted as you listen to these audio teaching sessions. The last of the book is a beautiful picture of what james calls the tender mercies of god toward job james 5. It is plain, from this history, that the lord watched over his servant job with the affection of a wise and loving father. I suppose youve probably been through an inexplicable suffering that just knocks on the door of your life, leaving wordless even your closest friends. Job 8 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Here we first meet with the name of the lower world. And the men heard gods voice job chapter 38 to chapter 41. In my own unique style i teach the book of job chapter by chapter, verse by verse and explain everything i have learned about it. Romans 56 198285 audio chuck smith john 21 jesus says follow me chuck missler revelation 3. If you can only afford to purchase one commentary on the book of job, you really need to look no further. The book of job, king james bible, by alexander scourby is being aired with permission of, all rights reserved. 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.
Whole chapters of the book are devoted to speeches by job s counselors. Its in the economical new american commentary nac series. Lesson 7 we emerge when we learn what god is teaching. The history of job s sufferings, and his patience under them job 1. To understand the full impact of the book of job the book must be read and understood as a whole. After seven days of silence, eliphaz is the first to speak to job. The book of job is glorious because it shows people acting the way people act, rather than the way we ought to act. Then comes the heartrending news that his seven sons and three daughters were. The book of job challenges the simple equation of suffering with punishment, by telling. In fact, some scholars believe that job requires and understanding of the book as a whole more than any other book of the old testament.
For more information about verses 21 of this chapter, see our job 7 summary article. Book of joshua overview insight for living ministries. And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. Enjoy this free digital job 7 commentary from in which we seek to explain the first 12 verses of job, chapter 7. The book of job is rightly understood to be a masterpiece of hebrew poetry and western literature. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Another great doctrine of the faith, particularly set forth in the book of job, is that of providence. This commentary on the controversial book of job is very different from most of the seminary and church teachings so prevalent today, for it attests to the historicity of a man named job who understood at the end of his life that god cannot be figured out, but he can most certainly be trusted. The big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight. It is only as faith triumphs over despair that the example is set. There are exegetical commentaries, scholarly and technical commentaries, as well as commentaries that are easy to understand. Introduction to job bible commentary theology of work. Thats exactly the way robert alden discusses the book of job here. Job proves faithful to god in prosperity and in adversity.
This easily may be one of the most useful one volume commentaries on a biblical book available, incorporating immense scholarship, insightful commentary, and accessibility with affordability. The book of job has long been praised as a masterpiece of literature. 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. Or perhaps this is an at least partially an afterward because i write this after i have completed half of the melding together of roger hahns online crivoice bible study and the excerpts from john c. These lessons are from bobs teaching ministry through the years. Best commentaries and books on job logos bible software. A commentary the old testament library kindle edition by habel, norman c download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Study guide for job 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. While this is an interpretive poem and not a commentary, i found this book very help when going through job privately. Job spoke in his previous speech about how he felt attacked and assaulted by god on every side job 16.
Mar 22, 2015 the 24th chapter of job is job s supreme story of suffering. Study guide for job 7 by david guzik blue letter bible. Job makes no distinction between the workings of god and the works of satan as allowed by god. The gripping and challenging book of job is perhaps one of the most fascinating. The contents of the book, together with its artistic structure and elegant style, place it. Job 1 there was a man in the land of uz whose name was job. Part of job s medical crisis was skin disease job 30. Jun 02, 2008 the following is an edited transcript of the audio. God fulfilled his side of the bargain, but the israelites di. There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. Study job using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. But in the midst of this discourse, job seems to have lifted up his thoughts to god with some faith and hope. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of job 1985. Hidden within job s complaints are faint glimmers of hope that shine brightly through the background of his despair.
With the literary sensibility we have come to expect from him, robert alter the voice from the whirlwind, january has noted cadences and resonances. Although most of the book consists of the words of job and his friends, job himself was not the author. He also examines the date and history of job as well. Tomorrow, if all literature was to be destroyed and it was left to me to retain one work only, i should save job. They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the pipe. Jobs faith in god has become the object of a test by satan, in which god is planning to pull. So they sat down with him upon the ground seven days and seven nights, and none spake a word unto him. His solemn soliliquy concerns not just his longing after gods presence but also his loathing over gods permisiveness. The effect of a storm on man but the coming storm also has an effect on man and elihu himself testifies to being personally moved at the approaching storm. 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.
Audio should start after a short delay, depending on connection speed. At this moment it appears to job that god is the tormentor. When the days of the feasting would be over, job would act in this manner. David guzik commentary on job 7 describes the hard and comfortless suffering of job, who complaints to god, wondering if his sin causes his affliction.
Commentary on the book of job with translation logos bible. 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, which carlyle without hyperbole described as the grandest book ever written with pen, will never cease to disclose new insights to sensitive and sympathetic readers. Book of job matthew henrys bible commentary concise. The book of job holy bible full audiobook kjv greatest audiobooks job is the central character of the book of job in the bible. Job chapter 5 explained discover books of the bible. New testament audio commentaries free bible commentary. Job was so miserable that he just said to god, let me alone. The conclusion of the book of job reveals, now the l ord blessed the latter days of job more than his beginning 42. This list of commentaries is intended to help the reader understand and apply the authors message in the book of job. But the odious judgments made by his friends caution us against making toocertain application of any model to our own lives. He is described as the greatest man among all the people of the east job 1. Bildad says, the wicked have terrible problems with their skin.
This commentary on job follows in the tradition of the nicot series by providing an uptodate evangelical commentary based on thorough scholarship. Andersen, tyndale old testament commentaries totc, intervarsity press, 1976, 318 pp. The following is an edited transcript of the audio. For francis andersen, the old testament book about job is one of the supreme offerings of the human mind to the living god and one of the best gifts of god to humanity. The author, date, and place of the book of job are all uncertain. Commentary on the book of job chapter seven by wm w wells. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of joshua in his audio message from the classic. The book of proverbs is a book in the third section called ketuvim of the hebrew bible and a. Job s sleep is now being troubled with terrifying dreams 7. Book of job, recommend commentaries or books the puritan board. Commentary on the book of job with translation logos. It follows that this commentary, like all commentaries, was written by an uninspired, fallible human. Pdf a very short commentary on the book of job david. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations.
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