The triumph of the wicked and the joy of the hypocrite are fleeting. David guzik commentary on job 20, where zophar speaks a second time, talking about the misery and the dark destiny of the wicked man. Then job arose from his seat whereon he had been sitting in a disconsolate posture. 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. In reference to his friendscounselors he proclaims in verse 10. To testify his deep sense of and just sorrow for the heavy hand of god upon him, and his humiliation of himself under his hand see gen. Publication date 1921 topics bible publisher new york. One would have thought that such an excellent confession of faith as job made, in the close of the foregoing chapter, would satisfy his friends, or at. Andrews university an exegetical analysis of gods i. What follows is a complete exegesis of the book of genesis, but it was the first book which i ever attempted to exegete, so. Resources for the book of job check the scripture index for links and study resources pertaining to a specific pericope. The various dialogues in job promote the idea that the book formed in various stages. The remainder of the book is the dialogue of job and his friends attempting to determine why this is happening. He asserts, in general, that the prosperity of a wicked person is short, and his ruin sure, job 20.
It is, says he, upon the double meaning of the same term, and the play which is here given to it, by employing the term first in one sense. The remainder of the book is the dialogue of job and his friends attempting to determine why this is. No creature comes into the world so helpless as man. The holocaust, or burnt offering, in patriarchal times, was offered literally, caused to ascend, referring to the smoke. View job 20 in the note window ophar speaks of the short joy of the wicked. Last time in chapter 20 we had a strange speech from zophar.
To understand the full impact of the book of job the book must be read and understood as a whole. Job is the central character of the book of job in the old testament. 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. And what zophar described matches the system of theology that he and his. Job 20 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. Job chapter 1 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Even though job is described as, upright and blameless, satan accuses job of serving god only because job is prosperous. Brief definitions of hebrew verbal forms that impact exegesis.
The dialogue in this chapter comprises the following four exchanges. 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. Job 20 niv zophar then zophar the naamathite bible gateway. Martyrs wrote it and others have suffered intensely for their faithfulness to it. 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. The devil tempts his own children, and draws them to sin, and afterwards torments, when he has brought them to ruin. Job 20 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Zophars discourse is upon the certain misery of the wicked.
I hear a rebuke that dishonors me, and my understanding inspires me to reply. Brief explanations of the technical resources used in this commentary. Not only does he examine each chapter of the book of job, he goes. A comparative and critical analysis of the story of job as. The writer of job doesnt dwell on this part of the story, however. Wherefore i abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of job. The book of job is made up of a prologue and epilogue in prose chapters 12. One would have thought that such an excellent confession of faith as job made, in the close of the foregoing chapter, would satisfy his friends, or at least mollify them. Verses 25 and there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters. These lessons are much more detailed than what follows. God allows satan to take away job s possessions, children and health. It has sought to bring together all the relevant aids to exegesislinguistic and textual no less than archaeological, historical, literary and theologicalwith a level of comprehension and quality of scholarship unmatched by any other series. But god permitted the satan, one of the heavenly minions, to.
I have heard the rebuke that reproaches me, and the spirit of my understanding causes me to answer. An exegetical analysis of selected portions of the book of job in its historical and cultural milieu. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. For over one hundred years, the international critical commentary series has held a special place among works on the bible. Job complained of those present at his birth, for their tender attention to him. He seemed to be preoccupied with food as he described what he believed happens to all wicked men.
The story that was told orally from generation to generation includes the pious job. Why had zophar spoken so harshly in verses 6 and 7 to job. This is a direct contradiction of the great hope expressed by job in job 19. Natural affection is put into parents hearts by god. God allows satan to take away jobs possessions, children and health. Although the vast majority of later greek manuscripts contain mark 16. Whole chapters of the book are devoted to speeches by job s counselors. Therefore my anxious thoughts make me answer, because of the turmoil within me. What did zophar say had been since the beginning of the earth. Job 20 zophar then zophar the naamathite bible gateway. Job 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.
A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of job, by driver, s. The book has been preserved and passed down through painstaking efforts. Gods power and providence upheld our frail lives, and his pity and patience spared our forfeited lives. Job chapter 20 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. Job 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Job proves faithful to god in prosperity and in adversity. This paper will focus on the first half of the last exchange, in which god reveals his name to moses. The context for any passage in the book of job has to begin with chapter 1, which establishes jobs excellent character 1. Job 20 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Vs 17 the second advent of christ, antichrist will not see the millenial reign. The events of jobs suffering are quickly narrated in order to get to the core of the book.
Job with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. See also greg parsons excellent article on job guidelines for understanding and proclaiming the book of job from bibliotheca sacra 151, 1994, pages 3934 introduction the reader who desires to unlock the rich theological treasures contained in the book of job should assume its literary unity. Study basics about bible books, people, dates, places, and content, and take webbased selftests. His discourse is long, and all upon one subject, the very same that bildad was large upon job 18. My troubled thoughts prompt me to answer because i am greatly disturbed. Job 20 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on.
Hes blameless and upright, and he has kids, a wife, land, and a bunch of sheep. The book of job is a timeless book in which the ever present problem of human suffering and especially in. An outstandingly comprehensive introduction to the book of job and exegesis of ch. But the odious judgments made by his friends caution us against making toocertain application of any model to our own lives. Good remarks, the word skin imports the person of a man as well as his property, the whole living body which it envelopes, as in job 18. O give me that book at any price, give me the book of god from the preface of sermons on several occasions by john wesley, originally published in 1771. And those people will suffer with satan in hell revelation chapter 20. When god finally himself speaks to job he has to confess. In the thirteeenth chapter, two beasts are seen, one rising up out of the sea, and the other coming up out of the earth. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents. The holocaust, or burnt offering, in patriarchal times.
Job chapter 20 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. One helpful section is zucks treatment of chapters 20 and 21 and the. As the oldest manuscripts are known to be the most accurate because there were fewer generations of copies from the original. Job is a righteous man who suffers greatly and displays amazing piety.
Job 20 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary provides a freeflowing commentary on the entire text of each biblical book, along with background material. Jobs final speech in his own defense is probably where the book originally ended. The only issue i have with this volume is the word biblical commentary format, which isnt user friendly at. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. Surely you know how it has been from of old, ever since mankind was placed on the earth, that the mirth of the wicked is brief, the joy of the godless lasts but a moment. Up in the heavens, god brags to the divine assembly about job. His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred sheasses, and a very great household. So the book of job still has an attraction for the makers of traditions.