Commentary on the book of job chapter 12

The prose prologue chapters one and two and the epilogue 42. On the contrary, god speaks directly to job, just as he does in the patriarchal age with noah, abraham, isaac, jacob, and other heads of. To bring us up to speed, for the last few lessons weve seen job speak in response to his friends assertions concerning him. Job chapter 12 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. The events of job s suffering are quickly narrated in order to get to the core of the book. When the understanding is enlightened by the spirit of grace, our knowledge of divine.

Child care in ancient india from the perspectives of. Satan accuses him to god as a selfish person, who served god only for the hope of secular rewards, job 1. I have become a laughingstock to my friends, though i called on god and he answered a mere laughingstock, though righteous and blameless. David guzik commentary on job 12, where job replies to zophar, complaining about his friends, but also explains his understanding of gods ways. Commentary on the book of job chapter four by wm w wells. Job 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. On the contrary, god speaks directly to job, just as he does in the patriarchal. Hard on the heels of the first comes another one, and the messages keep coming in. It is plain, from this history, that the lord watched over his servant job with the affection of a wise and loving father. In this section, job rebuked the previous speech of zophar job 11, especially where zophar criticized job for not knowing god and likened him to an emptyheaded man job 11. The writer of job doesnt dwell on this part of the story, however. Were entering a section in which job responds to his three friends.

When god finally himself speaks to job he has to confess. The big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight. Job 12 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. After job prayed for his friends, god made job successful again job 42.

The lord said, behold, all that he hath is in thy power i give thee full power to do with his property, his servants, his children, and his wife, whatsoever thy craft or malice shall prompt thee to do. There is an evil spirit, the enemy of god, and of all righteousness, who is continually seeking to distress, to lead astray, and, if possible, to destroy those who love god. Copeland this study guide is from the executable outlines series, a collection of sermon outlines and bible study lessons by mark a. Job reproves the boasting of his friends, and shows their uncharitableness towards himself, 15. The context for any passage in the book of job has to begin with chapter 1, which establishes job s excellent character 1. In this and the two following chapters we have jobs answer to zophars discourse, in which, as before, he first reasons with his friends see. This week we read the final chapter of the book and find out what becomes of job in the end. Job 1, new international version niv the bible app.

Job 12 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. 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. 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. You can find the best commentary on job for you using the tools on the right side. There are no references to the law of moses, the tabernacle, the priesthood, the judges or kings, etc.

Now there was a day a certain time appointed by god. This central section consists of the comforting words of his friends, who try to persuade job that if he is suffering he must have sinned, and job s increasingly bitter retorts that he is innocent, and that his punishment is undeserved. These stories focus on jobs trials at the hands of god and how he deals with them. Oct 07, 2012 job is a righteous man who suffers greatly and displays amazing piety. Resources matthew henrys commentary job chapter 1 verses 612 verses 612 job was not only so rich and great, but withal so wise and good, and had such an interest both in heaven and earth, that one would think the mountain of his prosperity stood so strong that it could not be moved. But the odious judgments made by his friends caution us against making toocertain application of any model to our own lives. Irving jensen, jensens survey of the old testament, p. A commentary the old testament library kindle edition by habel, norman c download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. And in chapter 12, job addresses his friends sarcastically. In other words, does job maintain his faithfulness to god only because he expects.

Lo and behold, satan comes out and challenges god on job. Job is a righteous man who suffers greatly and displays amazing piety. We are apt to call reproofs reproaches, and to think ourselves mocked when advised and admonished. Top 5 commentaries on the book of job ligonier ministries. Job 5 call if you will, but who will bible gateway. Accordingly he goes on in the remainder of this chapter to state some of the illustrations of wisdom and power which god had exhibited, and particularly to show. His viewpoint is very similar to the preacher in ecclesiastes. How closely all this answers to the description of the suffering savior cp. The 15 th chapter of the old testament book of job. 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.

It is a though some western union telegram boy delivers a series of messages to job about terrible catastrophes. He notes where elements of discussion dont quite add up, as, for example, eliphaz appeal to a dream 4. In the epilogue, which is found in the last chapter of the book, job acknowledges the justice of yahweh and repents for all that he said in his own defense. The book of job is a true story set in poetry, which delves into the feelings and emotions of the human mind when faced with trauma and suffering, since poetry is the language of the heart, job reveals the innermost thoughts of men more so than outward deeds. Lo and behold, satan comes out and challenges god on job s goodness. Job 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available. Job 15 commentary explaining the book bible study guide. In chapter 1 we read that, one by one, the props are pulled out of job s life. This was really how ridiculous they had been to him. This epilogue to the book of job is, for many readers. Lets open our bibles to job chapter 15 for this job 15 commentary. But while job complained and justified himself, the sinless lamb of god was dumb before his shearers, and poured out his soul a sacrifice for our sins isa 53. With him are wisdom and strength, he has counsel and understanding. Open your bibles to job, chapter 12 for this job 12 commentary.

Next chapter of job the book of job, chapter 12 we hope that you find the content of the book of job, chapter 12 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is. This chapter is a continuation of job s third speech which began in job 9 see notes, a response to bildads speech. As fish are caught in a cruel net, or birds are taken in a snare, so men are trapped by evil times that fall unexpectedly upon them. Man is of few days verse 1, like a flower verse 2, and so on. Job chapter 14 explained discover the 66 books of the bible. Here, job showed that he did indeed know that god was great in wisdom and strength, and. Victor, 1985, 717, for nine reasons the book of job points to a patriarchal period.

Job with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Job 42 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. 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. Archer and others see the book of job as the oldest book in the bible gleason l. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of job 1985. In this chapter he addresses himself to his friends, and, i. Theyve all had a turn to speak to him and so now hes going to take chapters 12, and 14 to address them. The book of job is a particularly wellcrafted book that raises difficult questions for consideration, such as. The tone of the work abruptly changes, however, in chapter 3, as job begins his poetic speeches by cursing the day on which he was born. List passages book chapter verse from other books of the bible that mention job.

Job chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new testament. Malavika kapur is currently teaches in the department of clinical psychology of the national institute of mental health and neuro science, bangalore, in th. There is an evil spirit, the enemy of god, and of all righteousness, who is continually seeking to distress, to lead. He might even get a little sarcastic like job does in verses 1 and 2. It seems strange that god should give satan such a permission as this. Job 12 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this. Confirms and enlarges upon what had been said, of the wisdom, power and providence of god, ver. And now in job 15, eliphaz responds for the second time. Those who are at ease have contempt for misfortune as. Up in the heavens, god brags to the divine assembly about job. Job 12 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. Mar 08, 20 book of job, chapter 12, and 14 at a daily bible reading and commentary from the king james version of the bible. What does this tell about the time period in which job lived.

Job contrasts the finality of a mans death to that of a tree, which might shoot up again 14. Verses 25 and there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters. Moses wrote book of jobthe long years amid desert solitudes were not lost. Commentary on the book of job chapter fourteen by wm w wells. And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. Job s speech shifts gears in verse 2 as he appears to be addressing god himself with his thoughts. The book of job is a timeless book in which the ever present problem of human suffering and especially in. There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job.

Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. Job 12 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Genesis 3 commentary genesis 12 commentary genesis 15 commentary genesis 49 commentary. After this admission, yahweh recompenses job by returning to him all the material wealth that was taken away from him and even doubling the amount of property job originally possessed. Job gets sarcastic with his friends and any time we might find ourselves doing what these friends are doing, were going to discover that the one were trying to counsel is not going to be very happy. Visit the eo web site to browse and download the material for church or personal use. 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. View job 12 in the note window job blames his friends for their self conceit and unkind behaviour, ver. Verses 612 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Job 1 there was a man in the land of uz whose name was job. We have walked with job the last few weeks through the book that bears his name.

Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. He condemns what they had said of him, and the judgment they had. Hes blameless and upright, and he has kids, a wife, land, and a bunch of sheep. Satan is permitted to strip him of all his children and property, job 1.

Wherefore i abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes. In verses 1 12, job embraced the fact of gods control over the issues of this life, but challenged their meaning. In this and the two following chapters we have job s answer to zophars discourse, in which, as before, he first reasons with his friends see. Verses 15 job upbraids his friends with the good opinion they had of their own wisdom compared with his. Job proves faithful to god in prosperity and in adversity. Job, in the bible knowledge commentary, old testament, ed. Wake up as in days past, as in generations of long ago.