Commentary about the book of job in the bible

It has been supposed by some that the book of job is an allegory, not a real narrative, on account of the artificial character of many of its statements. This is another volume in the series of bible commentaries of matthew henry. The book of job by derek thomas ligonier ministries. Top 5 commentaries on the book of job ligonier ministries. 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.

The book of job is acclaimed as one of the great literary books of the old testament. Read job commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Two correct facts, the earth floats in space and in the milky way to the north of earth there are far fewer stars than to the south. Its author is unknown yet it is possible that job himself wrote it. Job begins another section the poetical books of the bible which also includes psalms, proverbs, ecclesiastes, song of solomon, and the little book of lamentations, tucked in behind jeremiah. Hebrew poetry is very different to the western poetry.

About the author matthew henry was born at broad oak, iscoyd, a farmhouse on the borders of flintshire and shropshire, wales, united kingdom. Jobs final speech in his own defense is probably where the book originally ended. This commentary will help you better understand the gods word. But today they break their silence and start to do their comforting work on job. Jun 02, 2008 when god shook job, the sediment colored the water, and you find job saying some terrible things about god in this book. The theology of work bible commentary bible commentary. Read scripture text about the bible story of job and find related articles, podcasts, and sermons below. Moses wrote book of jobthe long years amid desert solitudes were not lost. Key personalities of this book include job, eliphaz the temanite, bildad the shuhite, zophar the naamathite, and elihu the buzite. Job was blameless, meaning no sin was found in him.

Not only was moses gaining a preparation for the great work before him, but during this time, under the inspiration of the holy spirit, he wrote the book of genesis and also the book of job, which would be read with the deepest interest by the people of god until the close of time the signs of the. Free, online access to study passages and verses contained in the chapters and verses of the book of job for bible study or sunday school lessons. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. You can read our explanation of job 8 meaning of verses 11 through 22 of chapter 8 as well.

Job 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. 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. This expression is used repeatedly to refer to inspired scripture. As the first poetic book of the english bible, job introduces. Bible study notes and commentary on the old testament book of job. A major difficulty in understanding the meaning of the book is, what insight leads job to submit so humbly to god at the end. These stories focus on jobs trials at the hands of god and how he deals with them.

Commentary on the book of job by matthew henry old. Jobs suffering included the loss of his children and all his wealth in a single day, then the loss of his health, and finally his wife and friends turned against him 1. Set in uz, an obscure land far from israel, during an unknown time period, the book of job focuses on questions about gods justice and why good people suffer. When god shook job, the sediment colored the water, and you find job saying some terrible things about god in this book. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible.

This section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of job with numbers, chapters and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. Copeland this study guide is from the executable outlines series, a collection of sermon outlines and bible study lessons by mark a. Approximately 2 million christians who work, pastors, scholars and others access it free online every year. Satan is permitted to strip him of all his children and property, job 1. The crivoice bible study focuses on what you personally might learn and apply in your life.

Job explores the difficult question of gods relationship to human suffering, and invites us to trust gods wisdom and character. It should be kept in mind that job is not the author. Job 8 commentary explaining the book bible study guide. 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. So the last thing is, therefore, i despise myself, and. Commentary on the book of job free bible commentary. Not only was moses gaining a preparation for the great work before him, but during this time, under the inspiration of the holy spirit, he wrote the book of genesis and also the book of job, which would be read with the deepest interest by the people of god until the close of time the. The loss of jobs property, and the death of his children. Thus the sacred numbers, three and seven, often occur. Job overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible posted.

In this volume, the entire text of the book of job is commented with notes of each chapter. The book of job is rightly understood to be a masterpiece of hebrew poetry and western literature. 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. You will also find options for commentaries on job that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. 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. Job began this chapter with the language of the lawcourt if one wished to contend with him, job 9. Job 4 commentary explaining the book bible study guide. The end of jobs dispute will not come until later, but the end of our dispute with god is available now in jesus christ. 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. God knew that it was there, and he knew that in shaking this godly, blameless man there would arise some imperfection into his life, and that it would need to be purged.

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. Luther said it is magnificent and sublime as no other book of scripture. Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the. John piper talks about how to discern between good and bad theology in the book of job. And so, eliphaz begins to speak and tries to comfort job today. We enter this week into one of the most difficult and theologically sophisticated books of the old testament.

Brief explanations of the technical resources used in this commentary. At the same time, it also asks the question we rarely. 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. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom. The book of job is one of the most problematic portions of the bible and has called forth a variety of interpretations. The book of job is considered being part of the poetic books job, psalms, proverbs, ecclesiastes, and song of songs in todays bible editions. Book of job overview insight for living ministries. Other bible references confirm the historical truth of the story of. Free bible lessons free bible lessons 16 life lessons and commentary from the book of job job bible study. But the odious judgments made by his friends caution us against making toocertain application of any model to our own lives. Carlyle said, there is nothing written in the bible or out of it of equal merit. Combining thoughtful interpretation with contemporary insight for daily living, james montgomery boice explains the meaning of the text and relates the texts concerns to the church, christianity, and the world in.

Job 1 niv prologue in the land of uz there bible gateway. Book of job matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Job is powerful, artistic, and theologically significant. Job with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This is a project that has been on my mind for over four and a half years outlining all the books of the bible, from genesis to revelation. It is possible that job is the oldest of any book of the bible written approximately 21001800 b. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents.

There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. The book of job discusses why god allows pain and suffering. Covering almost passages of scripture, it incorporates a wealth of applications, examples, and ilustrations in. This book of job stands by itself, is not connected with any other, and is therefore to be considered alone. Book of job complete bible commentary verse by verse. 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. One author says it is no less than eight types of literature rolled up in one book. Job proves faithful to god in prosperity and in adversity. And seven sons and three daughters were born to him.

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. The theology of work bible commentary is the only commentary covering what every book of the bible says about work. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Job overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. 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. Thomas walks us through the book of job and considers what the bible says about our darkest moments. Job s final speech in his own defense is probably where the book originally ended. 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. Although most of the book consists of the words of job and his friends, job himself was not the author. Barton writes a comprehensive introduction to the book of job, as well as a versebyverse commentary on the entire text. Tennyson said it is the greatest poem whether ancient or modern. Well be studying the 8 th chapter of the old testament book of job. He addresses the difficult question of the relationship between gods sovereignty and the existence of evil, sin, and suffering. The author, date, and place of the book of job are all uncertain.

Covering almost passages of scripture, it incorporates a wealth of applications, examples, and ilustrations in formats ranging from video and audio to. However, the date when the book was written and by whom it was. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of job in easyenglish. The boice commentary series combines careful scholarship and clear communication in a versebyverse and section by section reading of various biblical texts. Feb 10, 2014 bible study notes and commentary on the old testament book of job. Though we cannot be certain, job may have lived during the time of jacob or shortly thereafter. Job free bible study notes, commentary, and comments. Satan accuses him to god as a selfish person, who served god only for the hope of secular rewards, job 1. Study job using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The gripping and challenging book of job is perhaps one of the most fascinating books of the old testament, and it begins a new division in the scriptures.