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Job is a difficult book and in the same light this is a difficult commentary. The last of the book is a beautiful picture of what james calls the tender mercies of god toward job james 5. The contributors are scholars of international standing. Job proves faithful to god in prosperity and in adversity. Commentary on the book of job chapter one by wm w wells. Top 5 commentaries on the book of job ligonier ministries. Jobs wealth, with his wisdom, entitled him to the honour and power he had in his country, which he describes job 29. Each shepherds notes volume highlights and explains the authorship, circumstances of writing, and main points of the bible book being explored in a concise and easytounderstand format. See all of our coronavirus resources here toggle navigation. 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. The account of job s piety and prosperity comes before the history of his great afflictions, showing that neither will secure from troubles.

It should be kept in mind that job is not the author. You can read our explanation of job 8 meaning of verses 11 through 22 of chapter 8 as well. Although most of the book consists of the words of job and his friends, job himself was not the author. This current article a phonological existential analysis to the book of job explores the various ways that jobs friends attempted to help him deal with his grief.

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 wisdom. Through these three rounds, a certain movement can be detected. Johnson is able to identify the various stages of grief that job goes through and correlate each stage and the response from the friends in current psychological terms. Another great doctrine of the faith, particularly set forth in the book of job, is that of providence. This commentary on job follows in the tradition of the nicot series by providing an uptodate evangelical commentary based on thorough scholarship. 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. Jobs situation has taken on the appearance of a trial. 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.

Commentary, new translation and special studies moreshet 9780873340038. The loss of job s property, and the death of his children. Commentary on the book of job sermon by eric hanson, job 1. This book is so called from job, whose prosperity, afflictions, and restoration, are here recorded. Id have to rank this commentary as one of the best in the old testament library otl series. 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. The big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight. The book of job is considered being part of the poetic books job, psalms, proverbs, ecclesiastes, and song of songs in todays bible editions. Internet archive bookreader commentary on the book of job internet archive bookreader commentary on the book of job. Commentary on the book of job bible study notes and comments. The old testament library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of old testament study through commentaries and general surveys. But the odious judgments made by his friends caution us against making toocertain application of any model to our own lives. Brief explanations of the technical resources used in this commentary. There was once a man in the land of uz whose name was job 1.

Any time you get into difficulties it is well to turn to the book of job. Read job commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Job 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is one of the most respected interdenominational commentaries ever written. Part one 376 pages, being commentary, and part two 360 pages, being philological notes. He is implying that job is filled with bitterness and envy. Andersen job tyndale old testament commentaries, 1976. In the first cycle the friends are content to talk generalities, without venturing to apply their doctrine directly to job. And i hope that weve been encouraged and strengthened by the message of this book which is that when we cant. Copeland this study guide is from the executable outlines series, a collection of sermon outlines and bible study lessons by mark a. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of job in easyenglish. For a period of about four years, i have desired to produce a course on the book of job. Commentary on the book of job chapter five by wm w wells. Best commentaries and books on job logos bible software.

Commentary on the book of job with translation logos. He systematically goes over each section of job as a drama, highlighting the contentions and resolutions throughout. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. 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 new international commentary on the old testament. Hartleys commentary goes a long way to filling the gap. Saint gregorys commentary on job, or moralia, sive expositio in job, sometimes called moralia in job or magna moralia but not to be confused with aristotles magna moralia, was written between 578 and 595, begun when gregory was at the court of tiberius ii at constantinople, but finished only after he had already been in rome for several years. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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 account of jobs piety and prosperity comes before the history of his great afflictions, showing that neither will secure from troubles. In the introduction, ewald gives context to the format, content, and style of the book as poem. 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.

The logos version of a critical and exegetical commentary on the book of job is a singlevolume commentary, comprised of two parts. Whether it be on the level of theology or commentary. Lets turn to the 4th chapter of the old testament book of job. A canadian lawyer has written a learned discourse on the book of job as a legal battle sutherland, putting god on trial. Andersen, tyndale old testament commentaries totc, intervarsity press, 1976, 318 pp.

Weve been exploring the book of job for over a month and now were in our fifth message in this book. This begins a third and shortened round of debate between job and his three friends eliphaz, bildad, and zophar. Commentary on the book of job chapter four by wm w wells. The book of job begins with a prologue job 12, which describes a wager between satan and god, in which satan the adversary bets god that joba. He lived soon after abraham, or perhaps before that patriarch. Job was an actual, living person and these events actually took place, but god recounts them for us in this beautiful style so that we might have an answer to the ageold, haunting question, why does apparently senseless tragedy strike men. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. In a new translation of the book of job, the famously repentant hero gives god a piece. With his three friends job discussed the problem why a righteous god allows that a righteous man has to suffer innocently. Book of job new international commentary on the old. Job 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.

He had written earlier on the book of job, but supersedes all his previous efforts here. How do you trust god even when life isnt fair and you suffer for no good reason. This series serves as a ministers friend and a student guide. Buy book of job new international commentary on the old testament 2nd edition by hartley, john e. Jobs story invites us to consider what it means that god runs. There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. 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. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of job. The book of job, in the old testament, opens with words both majestic and onceuponatimeish. For those seeking a more introductory level commentary on the book of job, francis andersons commentary is the best place to start.

A phonological existential analysis to the book of job. The book of job new international commentary on the old. You can find the best commentary on job for you using the tools on the right side. 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. For francis andersen, the old testament book about job is one of the. I have found that excellent commentaries on the book of job are hard to come by. God allowed satan to take away from job his wealth, his family, and his health. By gods grace the temptations of worldly wealth may be overcome. Job was a wealthy but righteous and godfearing man. May 01, 1985 id have to rank this commentary as one of the best in the old testament library otl series.

It is plain, from this history, that the lord watched over his servant job with the affection of a wise and loving father. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents. Study the bible online using commentary on job 1 and more. 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. The three friends feel that job has been tried and convicted. Brief definitions of hebrew verbal forms that impact exegesis. Satan by permission from god strippeth him of all his substance. But at least we may say that macleishs choice of his title underlines the perennial fascination of the book of job, even to those who may not agree with its teaching land conclusions. Watch our overview video on the book of job, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. 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. In a word, job was the greatest of all the men of the east.

Well be studying the 8 th chapter of the old testament book of job. Internet archive bookreader commentary on the book of job. Job, book ofcommentaries, commentaries old testament. German bible scholar georg ewald turns his attention to the book of job in this commentary. And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. Book of job in the bible study, the book of job commentary. Commentary on the book of job chapter nine by wm w wells. And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is.

Matthew henrys concise commentary on the book of job. Study the bible online using commentary on job and more. Job overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Thus the sacred numbers, three and seven, often occur. Commentary on the book of job by matthew henry old. David guzik commentary on job 1, where satan asks god for permission to attack. Understand the bible like never before, book by book. 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. Job s three friends eliphaz, bildad and zophar were not able to understand these ways of.

If you can only afford to purchase one commentary on the book of job, you really need to look no further. The prologue to the book of job chapters 12 sets up the meditation on suffering that follows it. This prose prologue to the book reads like a folktale. While the main theme of the book can be rather simply stated, the interpretation of various passages and the intentions of the speakers are not. It is more technical than most, though i think it almost has to be. Definitely worth reading, but you will know you put in some work reading and hopefully comprehending this commentary and the 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. 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 author of the book of job incorporated the folk book into his work in a manner still showing traces of the component parts. Job seems to feel the same and demands his day in court. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible.

Verses 310 let the day perish wherein i was born, and the night which said, there is a manchild conceived. 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. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible job. Read job 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Anderson is a renowned scholar, and the commentary reflects his learning without becoming overly technical. Job with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.

We also understand that this does not in any way take away from the truth of the bible and the book of job. New american commentary nac 9780805401110 by robert alden. The book of job new international commentary on the old testament hartley, john e. 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. Even better, this book is more conservative than several others in this series. Job was upright and honest, and yet grew rich, nay, therefore grew rich.