Job 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of job icc. Commentary on the book of job sermon by eric hanson, job 1. A commentary on the book of job logos bible software. Barth, beitrage zur erklarung des buches hiob, 1876, p. These stories focus on jobs trials at the hands of god and how he deals with them. Open your bibles to job, chapter 12 for this job 12 commentary. Jobs final speech in his own defense is probably where the book originally ended. In the first cycle the friends are content to talk generalities, without venturing to apply their doctrine directly to job.
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, named after its protagonist apparently not an israelite. And so even though jobs wickedness was in secret eliphaz asserts in verses 10 and 11 that gods punishment for these secret sins is now being played out very publicly. 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. 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. Satan undertook to prove job a hypocrite by afflicting him. John piper talks about how to discern between good and bad theology in the book of job. The story of job, from the recommended menologion program, is at the end. And when he speaks, it is to the godly job that he speaks, bringing the silence of regret for hasty words in days of suffering and the silence of repose in the ways of the almighty see 38. This is another volume in the series of bible commentaries of matthew henry. Budde, beitrage zur kritik des buches hiob, 1876, p. And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. 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. 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.
He is implying that job is filled with bitterness and envy. Andersen, tyndale old testament commentaries totc, intervarsity press, 1976, 318 pp. There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible.
Book of job new international commentary on the old. The loss of jobs property, and the death of his children. It is a thorough and demanding work that supplements clines well. This is the most singular book in the whole of the sacred code. The book of job is the story of a normal human being who is beset by misfortune and suffering. In addition to them, the patriarch job is pointed out in verse 11 as an outstanding example of steadfast faith in the way he handled severe trials. He lived soon after abraham, or perhaps before that patriarch. 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.
The logos version of a critical and exegetical commentary on the book of job is a singlevolume commentary, comprised of two parts. The old testament library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of old testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The language of the speeches in the book of job, the late hebraic words recurring in it comp. If you can only afford to purchase one commentary on the book of job, you really need to look no further. Job was a very rich man, and although he did not belong to the people of israel, he worshiped the lord and was a truly good person.
Commentary on the book of job chapter five by wm w wells. This is a good approach with wisdom literature and much of. Job consists of a prose introduction and conclusion which may have existed separately from the rest, and of a. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the book of job. Commentary on the book of job here is my rather lengthy work concerning the book of job. Read job 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise. 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. Study the bible online using commentary on job 1 and more.
Job overview, 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. Brief explanations of the technical resources used in this commentary. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. Read the book of job from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. The book of job the new international commentary on the. Most likely it was written by job himself, and it is the most ancient book in existence. Job overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. We brought nothing of this worlds goods into the world, but have them from others. Intended to be helpful to all christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues. Study the bible online using commentary on job and more.
In the book of job, the character is described as a righteous man, indeed the most righteous man to be found on the earth, but one whom satan claims is righteous only to receive blessings from the hand of god. Hes blameless and upright, and he has kids, a wife, land, and a bunch of sheep. It is a theme taken up in the new testament, but a loose end so far as the hebrew scriptures are concerned. Job, under all his losses, is but reduced to his first state. A perfect example of how much effort a parent should take to pray for his children. Most likely it was written by job himself, and it is the most ancient book in. And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is. The contents of the book, together with its artistic structure and elegant style, place it among the literary masterpieces of all time. Jobs faith in god has become the object of a test by satan, in which god is planning to. Commentaries for the book of job the piety and prosperity of job. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. The gripping and challenging book of job is perhaps one of the most.
Buy book of job new international commentary on the old testament 2nd edition by hartley, john e. New american commentary nac 9780805401110 by robert alden. Although it is not yet complete the final volume will cover chapters 3841 and include extensive indexes, this is the best commentary available on the book. Copeland this study guide is from the executable outlines series, a collection of sermon outlines and bible study lessons by mark a. A gracious soul delights in gods smiles, not in the smiles of this world. Book of job matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Job is going about his private affairs, unaware that he has suddenly become the focus of satans attention. Although job was unaware of the interaction between satan and god, job comes to the conclusion that god is just and good. For francis andersen, the old testament book about job is one of the. What follows is an eclectic mix of verses that jumped out at me, with short commentary.
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. It is possible that job is the oldest of any book of the bible written approximately 21001800 b. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of bible. The book of job is a timeless book in which the ever present problem of human suffering and especially in the case of believers is treated. Commentary on the book of job by matthew henry old. He presents a holistic introduction to the book, covering such topics as literary. In this volume, the dual background of job, both in oriental wisdom and in biblical thought, is set forth. In any case the boils covered his entire body, were visible to others, and were very painful. This book is so called from job, whose prosperity, afflictions, and restoration, are here recorded. And so, now job needs to endure both the suffering and these unbearable friends of his all with no idea of why this is happening to him. 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. Read book of job complete bible commentary verse by verse by matthew henry available from rakuten kobo. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library.
Habel deals sensitively with jobs desire for a redeemer to make his case before god. Brief definitions of hebrew verbal forms that impact exegesis. Commentary on the book of job logos bible software. Most of the prophets of god suffered for their faithfulness.
Read job commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The fact that it is no matter connected to time or place is underlined by the lack of dates in this book. Up in the heavens, god brags to the divine assembly about job. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Job with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The new american commentary is for those who have been seeking a commentary that honors the scriptures, represents contemporary evangelical scholarship, and lends itself to the practical work of preaching and teaching. Commentary, new translation and special studies moreshet 9780873340038.
Its author is unknown yet it is possible that job himself wrote it. Top 5 commentaries on the book of job ligonier ministries. 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. His story is a difficult one to understand in all its specifics, but we can glean useful and soulsaving nuggets from it. Satan accused the righteous of being faithful to god only for what they could get.
This series serves as a ministers friend and a student guide. Furthermore, as his heavenly friend, god hears jobs intercessions for his associates 42. In this volume, norman habel takes on the humbling task of writing a commentary on such a classic work as the book of job a text that is complex and unclear at many points. The translation offered in this commentary is conservative, avoiding emendation or paraphrase wherever possible. Hartleys commentary on job is not as comprehensive or technical as clines work, but it is not written at an introductory level either. Study job using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. John hartley the book of job new international commentary on the old testament, 1988. The identification of the disease signified by sore boils is not clear, though its description is very vivid. Lo and behold, satan comes out and challenges god on jobs goodness. You can find the best commentary on job for you using the tools on the right side.
In this volume, norman habel takes on the humbling task of writing a commentary on such a classic work as the book of joba text that is complex and unclear at many points. Jul 01, 2015 commentary on the book of job here is my rather lengthy work concerning the book of job. 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. Key personalities of this book include job, eliphaz the temanite, bildad the shuhite, zophar the naamathite, and.
Jobs life returns to blessing once he simply trusts gods wisdom after his great and prolonged trial. This commentary on job follows in the tradition of the nicot series by providing an uptodate evangelical commentary based on thorough scholarship. Yet very few have taken the literary dimensions of the text into account in their exegetical analysis. Book of job complete bible commentary verse by verse. The prose prologue chapters one and two and the epilogue 42. God has put a hedge around him and has blessed him beyond all mortals, and as a result the devil accuses job of serving god only because. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible job. This begins a third and shortened round of debate between job and his three friends eliphaz, bildad, and zophar. Eliphaz goes on to imply that job, fits with one whose children are crushed in the gate 5. It is certainly not a sermon actually, but could serve to help prepare wither a single sermon or a series regarding this book. The comples questions concerning the authenticity and integrity of each section of jobm the prose tale, the three cycles of the dialogue, the elihu chapters, and the speeches of the lord are discussed in detail, with special reference to their content and their contribution to the. Habel deals sensitively with job s desire for a redeemer to make his case before god.
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. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents. Habel has a longer commentary on job put out by another publisher. Theyve all had a turn to speak to him and so now hes going to take chapters 12, and 14 to address them. Saint gregory s commentary on job, or moralia, sive expositio in job, sometimes called magna moralia not to be confused with aristotle s magna moralia, was written between 578 and 595, begun when gregory was at the court of tiberius ii at. The accusations are by satan, who indicted gods claims of jobs righteousness as being untested, if not questionable. Job is now so impoverished that he can only scrape. Job 10 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Best commentaries and books on job logos bible software.
The father william most collection commentary on the book of job. Were entering a section in which job responds to his three friends. Whether it be on the level of theology or commentary. The understanding of sin presented throughout the book of job, even by jobs accusers, includes crimes of the heart, or desire, and not just physical actions.
David guzik commentary on job 1, where satan asks god for permission to attack. That is the lesson of the book for anyone who questions god without access to all the facts 38. We enter this week into one of the most difficult and theologically sophisticated books of the old testament. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise job job 1. The book of job has long been hailed by biblical scholars as a literary masterpiece. Id have to rank this commentary as one of the best in the old testament library otl series. Job 4 matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. Readers will find much insight into the meaning of. Part one 376 pages, being commentary, and part two 360 pages, being philological notes.
The book of job is one of the literary masterpieces of all time, and provides a profound discussion on the suffering of a just man. Since job did not serve god with pure motives, according to satan, the whole relationship between him and god was a sham. Barton writes a comprehensive introduction to the book of job, as well as a versebyverse commentary on the entire text. Although most of the book consists of the words of job and his friends, job himself was not the author. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. Job 10 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.
This we must keep in mind if we would understand what passed. Through these three rounds, a certain movement can be detected. The big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight. Even better, this book is more conservative than several others in this series. 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. But satan talked to god and accused job of serving god only because god was blessing him. He reasons from the common state of human life, which he describes. Library the father william most theological collection. He had written earlier on the book of job, but supersedes all his previous efforts here. Commentary on the book of job chapter four by wm w wells. The book of job is a book of the christian old testament that tells a story about job, who in jewish tradition is the son of uz, who was the son of nahor, the brother of abraham.