Job overview matthew henrys complete commentary on the. In his study on the book the book of job, quality publications, wayne jackson offers the following lessons to be gleaned. Commentary on the book of job logos bible software. Book of job in the bible study, the book of job commentary. Brief explanations of the technical resources used in this commentary. Book of job overview insight for living ministries. 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. This commentary explains the things that are clear in the song. Study the bible online using commentary on job and more. Lesson 7we emerge when we learn what god is teaching. How to love god with all your heart by keith simons. Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the. This commentary covers every chapter and nearly every verse in the bible, providing a thorough commentary on the holy scriptures.
An introduction to the book of job an argument of the book of job selected bibliography of the book of job other resources. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom. Commentary on the book of job chapter eleven by wm w wells. A great diversity of opinion exists as to the authorship of the book of job book. God makes adam and eve and everything genesis 1224. I may be somewhat partial to the commentary by elmer smick because he was one of my professors during the final years of his life.
You can find the best commentary on job for you using the tools on the right side. Click any study tab to view sermons, topics, commentaries, interlinear, strongs, greek, or hebrew for your passage. We hope that you find the job summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of job. Though we cannot be certain, job may have lived during the time of jacob or shortly thereafter. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete job. This we must keep in mind if we would understand what passed. This book of job stands by itself, is not connected with any other, and is therefore to be considered alone. Job i understand this book to have been written by moses, probably while in midian. Study job using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Settings about this book read aloud search share this book settings one page two pages thumbnails zoom. A major difficulty in understanding the meaning of the book is, what insight leads job to submit so humbly to god at the end. Up in the heavens, god brags to the divine assembly about job. Also, in the comments sections, quotations from the biblical text are in hebrew not transliterated.
Tom constables expository notes on job this is also available in the net. But the odious judgments made by his friends caution us against making toocertain application of any model to our own lives. 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. 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. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of job. The history of job s sufferings, and his patience under them job 1. Read the book of job from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. Bible scholar and pastor samuel cox wrote this commentary in hopes that it would aid the general reader not just now and then, but with every inquiry into the book of job. He is not as wellknown as some of the other commentators mentioned in these posts, but he was a godly man, and his devotion to jesus christ is evident on the pages of his commentary on job.
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. Internet archive bookreader commentary on the book of job. Job 15 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. The first quality we notice regarding the book of job is its poetic medium. The conclusion of the book of job reveals, now the l ord blessed the latter days of job more than his beginning 42. This commentary on job follows in the tradition of the nicot series by providing an uptodate evangelical commentary based on thorough scholarship. Taking over 14 years to compose, a commentary on the book of job provides a highly readable exposition of this book of the old testament.
Nov 18, 2015 3 common misconceptions in the book of job,leland ryken study from the bible and be encouraged to grow your faith. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries. Job proves faithful to god in prosperity and in adversity. But he has promised the holy spirit to help us understand john 16.
There are no references to the law of moses, the tabernacle, the priesthood, the judges or kings, etc. Enter any combination of book, abbreviation, chapter, verse, or keyword. He presents a holistic introduction to the book, covering such topics as literary. Barton writes a comprehensive introduction to the book of job, as well as a versebyverse commentary on the entire text. The book defends the absolute glory and perfection of god it sets forth the theme echoed in.
May 15, 2014 studying the book of job will help you. The big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight. Best commentaries and books on job logos bible software. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. The book of job is one of the most problematic portions of the bible and has called forth a variety of interpretations. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Commentary on the book of job bible study notes and comments by david e. The last of the book is a beautiful picture of what james calls the tender mercies of god toward job james 5. It should be kept in mind that job is not the author. The commentary includes the hebrew text plus an english translation of the entire book of job. In addition, indepth study tools are provided on the site with access to commentaries, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other theological resources. The book of job is rightly understood to be a masterpiece of hebrew poetry and western literature. From internal evidence, such as the similarity of sentiment and language to those in the psalms and proverbs see psalm 88 and 89, the prevalence of the idea of wisdom, and the style and character of the composition, it is supposed by some to have been written.
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. It is common to view the narrative frame as the original core of the book, enlarged later by the poetic dialogues and discourses, and sections of the book such as the elihu speeches and the wisdom poem of chapter 28 as late insertions, but recent trends have tended to concentrate on the. A commentary on the book of job logos bible software. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Lo and behold, satan comes out and challenges god on job s goodness. Brief definitions of hebrew verbal forms that impact exegesis.
He is blameless and upright, constantly mindful to live in a righteous manner job 1. This commentary deals with the bible text like a picture in words about gods love. In the long run, there are blessings for obedienceentrance into the kingdom of god is the greatest of all blessingsand curses for disobedience. Satan by permission from god strippeth him of all his substance. Click any version name to read the full chapter for that text. In this bible story from the book of job, there is a wealthy man named job residing in an area called uz with his extended family and vast flocks. In this bible story from the book of job, there is a wealthy man named job. Job 15 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Above all, the book of job will force you to think deeply about god the father and about jesus christ, the son of god. The word of god is precious and far beyond human wisdom isa. Bible story of job verses and summary bible study tools. It all begins with god by marie wetherill and keith simons.
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. Hes blameless and upright, and he has kids, a wife, land, and a bunch of sheep. Here are some of my reactions to using this book as a reference. Kjv bible verses from job offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in the words. The book of job is quite possibly the strangest book in the hebrew bible, and is notoriously difficult to date. Read job commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Commentary on the book of job bible is a free, searchable online bible program providing access to many different bible translations including. The history of jobs sufferings, and his patience under them job 1. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible is an exhaustive study tool, used by countless scholars and laymen for well over 100 years. Book of job matthew henrys bible commentary concise. The prologue to the book of job chapters 12 sets up the meditation on suffering.
Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents. Alfred smith has contributed prac tical insights for lessons and sermons on the book of job. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of job. So, whenever you open the sacred word, also open your heart to god in prayer, allowing the words of this commentary to direct your thoughts to the scriptures and to the one they tell us about. This post is adapted from the bible study job by eric ortlund. Job 15 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Top 5 commentaries on the book of job ligonier ministries. He was the greatest man among all the people of the east. Job will press you to think carefully, with doctrinal thoughtfulness and depth, about how the universe is governed. Job overview james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Job overview matthew henrys complete commentary on the bible. The book of job consists of a prose prologue and epilogue narrative framing poetic dialogues and monologues. Hebrew poetry is very different to the western poetry. These bible commentaries are easy to read and understand.
Aug 23, 2017 this post is adapted from the bible study job by eric ortlund. Job free bible study notes, commentary, and comments. The god of the bible study of the father, son, and holy spirit. His fatherinlaw was a priest of god and may have told him some of this. Genesis 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is. The book of job tells the story of a man called job. Although most of the book consists of the words of job and his friends, job himself was not the author. So calvin implores his congregation to come up higher and affirm that god is always righteous howsoever he handle men 103 job 9. As the first poetic book of the english bible, job introduces. Guidelines for understanding and proclaiming the book of job. Job, book ofcommentaries, commentaries old testament.
Job 1, new international version niv the bible app. Habel has contributed a small but helpful study for preaching the whole book of job. Satan undertook to prove job a hypocrite by afflicting him. Where did the biblical story of creation come from.