The book of job bible commentary

Our job 2 commentary last time in chapter 1 we saw job s righteous character. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. This is a detailed investigation of the text verse by verse and has much to offer. J ust about everyone has heard of the suffering of job in the old testament. The loss of job s property, and the death of his children. But satan talked to god and accused job of serving god only because god was blessing him. Job proves faithful to god in prosperity and in adversity. By gods grace the temptations of worldly wealth may be overcome. Brief explanations of the technical resources used 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.

Best commentaries and books on job logos bible software. 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 big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight. 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. He blogs at between two worlds and evangelical history. 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. Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the. Book of job complete bible commentary verse by verse and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Intended to be helpful to all christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues. Lets take a look at job 22 for this job 22 commentary. Throughout the book, job, his wife, and his friends speculate on why he, an upright man, suffers. 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.

Words in boxes except for words in brackets are from the bible. Job with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. This is the most singular book in the whole of the sacred code. Job directs a complaint both towards earth and towards heaven. Top 5 commentaries on the book of job ligonier ministries. Job 2 commentary explaining the book bible study guide.

Book of job complete bible commentary verse by verse henry, matthew on. When god shook job, the sediment colored the water, and you find job saying some terrible things about god in this book. Or from an arabic word meaning repent, thus bearing the name repentant one. The book of job is rightly understood to be a masterpiece of hebrew poetry and western literature. But the odious judgments made by his friends caution us against making toocertain application of any model to our own lives. This book of job stands by itself, is not connected with any other, and is therefore to be considered alone. Approximately 2 million christians who work, pastors, scholars and others access it free online every year. In this volume, the entire text of the book of job is commented with notes of each chapter. 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.

Covering almost passages of scripture, it incorporates a wealth of applications, examples, and ilustrations in formats ranging from video and audio to pictures and text. You might have heard someone say, they have the patience of job. He told them something that would have shocked them. The theology of work bible commentary is the only commentary covering what every book of the bible says about work. 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 book of job cambridge bible commentaries on the old. This name might have been derived from the hebrew word for persecution, thus meaning persecuted one. 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.

Estes book is essentially a mini commentary on all of these books, while kidners work is focused. Commentary on the book of job free bible commentaries. Thus the sacred numbers, three and seven, often occur. According to biblical scholars, the book of job is the oldest book in the bible. We continue our study in the book of job in the second chapter. Churches, theological seminaries and bible schools will find an excellent aid in this biblical commentary on the book of job. Study the bible online using commentary on job and 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. Commentary on the book of job chapter one by wm w wells. You can find the best commentary on job for you using the tools on the right side. 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.

It is possible that job is the oldest of any book of the bible written approximately 21001800 b. Bible study notes and commentary on the old testament book of job. Although most of the book consists of the words of job and his friends, job himself was not the author. Study job using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The book of job cambridge bible commentaries on the old testament norman c. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. As with other books of the bible, job bears the name of the narratives primary character. Commentary on the book of job by matthew henry old. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Last time, we saw job give a speech to his friends. The theology of work bible commentary bible commentary. Study guide for job 1 by david guzik blue letter bible.

Job s final speech in his own defense is probably where the book originally ended. Job begins another section the poetical books of the bible which also includes psalms, proverbs, ecclesiastes, song of solomon, and the little book of. However, the book of job is also called the most theological book of the entire old testament theology study and commentary on the existence and attributes of a god. The friends have been telling job that hes being punished by god because. A major difficulty in understanding the meaning of the book is, what insight leads job to submit so humbly to god at the end. Its author is unknown yet it is possible that job himself wrote it. Book of job complete bible commentary verse by verse. Job s faith in god is put to the extreme test, and the story intimates that job s commitment to god wanes. With this post, we begin to look at the best commentaries on the old testament wisdom books and psalms. The book of job is considered being part of the poetic books job, psalms, proverbs, ecclesiastes, and song of songs in todays bible editions. Copeland this study guide is from the executable outlines series, a collection of sermon outlines and bible study lessons by mark a. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Job accuses god of being unjust and not operating the world according to principles of justice, and his friends believe that job s sin caused his suffering.

Brief definitions of hebrew verbal forms that impact exegesis. We also saw the multiple blessings that god had bestowed upon him. My spirit is broken, my days are extinguished, the grave is ready for me. The book of job bible commentary ebook by matthew henry. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible.

The book of job is one of the most problematic portions of the bible and has called forth a variety of interpretations. Moses wrote book of job the long years amid desert solitudes were not lost. For a good introductory overview of these books, i would recommend daniel estes handbook on the wisdom books and psalms and derek kidners the wisdom of proverbs, job and ecclesiastes. Book of job matthew henrys bible commentary concise. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of job in easyenglish. This expression is used repeatedly to refer to inspired scripture. Most familiar to bible readers as the righteous man who suffered unjustly, job exemplifies the person who questions why good people suffer. Churches, theological seminaries and bible schools will find. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. The ot daily bible study series, job looks at personal learning and the theology of late old testament judaism. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of job. 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.

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. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents. Key personalities of this book include job, eliphaz the temanite, bildad the shuhite, zophar the naamathite, and elihu the buzite. This is another volume in the series of bible commentaries of matthew henry. 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. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of job. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. Justin taylor is executive vice president for book publishing and publisher for books at crossway.