As the first poetic book of the english bible, job introduces the reader to the. Visit to buy new and used textbooks, and check out our awardwinning nook. Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the. 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. Now, after eliphaz and bildad struck out, its a good thing that job has one more friend who is ready. He has a large family, many flocks of animals, many servants, a large home, perhaps an estate.
Commentary on the book of job free bible commentary. The book of job the new century bible commentary h. There are no references to the law of moses, the tabernacle, the priesthood, the judges or kings, etc. Brief explanations of the technical resources used in this commentary. Job 11 commentary explaining the book bible study guide. Ed greensteins new translation and commentary of the book of job.
Book of job read, study bible verses online bible study tools. The book of job opens portraying job as a wealthy and righteous nobleman. Lets turn in our bibles to job chapter 11 for this job 11 commentary. Study the bible online using commentary on job and more. In anchor bible, job does take this view of verse, and pope points out that is 26. Jobs afflictions began from the malice of satan, by the lords permission, for wise and holy purposes.
Commentary on the book of job by matthew henry old. Bible living 4 ways to live in a world thats crumbling mark altrogge. Job 10 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. A translation of the bible with commentaries and bible studies all written in easy english to help you read, understand, and apply the bible. Library the father william most theological collection. Study job 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Job understanding the bible commentary series wilson, gerald h. It would be wonderful if accordance would consider offering prof.
The father william most collection commentary on the book of job. The universality of suffering makes the book of job appealing, but the treatment of that theme often makes the book difficult to comprehend. Job commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. Job 10 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. Job is the last of the three books that explore these themes of biblical wisdom. The third and final book of job tells us that god always has a meaning for our life. This book of job stands by itself, is not connected with any other, and is therefore to be considered alone. Previous book previous chapter read the full chapter next chapter next book. Easy english bible with free commentaries and studies. To study verses eleven through twenty, see our job 11 summary article. Nonetheless, this section of scripture offers powerful lessons for your life.
Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents. David guzik commentary on job 1, where satan asks god for permission to attack. Well be studying the first ten verses of this chapter in this article. The first quality we notice regarding the book of job. 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. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. The book is not about job s history but about job s life and the way we relate to god as a result. Every book on your english syllabus summed up in a quote from the office. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible old testament.
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