Bible Commentary

Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct [him]? he that reproveth God, let him answer it. 2. The verse means, Will the reprover contend with the Almighty? He that disputeth with God let him answer it. The “reprover” or blamer is of course Job; and so is “he that disputeth,” or, “he that would … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 40:2”

Moreover the LORD answered Job, and said, 1. answered Job ] That is, took up anew His words and directly appealed to Job. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Chap. Job 40:1-5. Effect of the Divine Speech on Job As if the purpose of the preceding survey of Creation might be lost in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 40:1”

Her young ones also suck up blood: and where the slain [are], there [is] she. Her young ones also suck up blood – The word used here ( yealu) occurs nowhere else in the Scriptures. It is supposed to mean, to sup up greedily; referring to the fact that the young ones of the eagle … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 39:30”

From thence she seeketh the prey, [and] her eyes behold afar off. From, thence she seeketh the prey, and her eyes behold afar off – When far aloft, and no longer discernible by the human eye, such is the wonderful acuteness of its sight, that from the same elevation it will mark a hare, or … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 39:29”

She dwelleth and abideth on the rock, upon the crag of the rock, and the strong place. She dwelleth and abideth on the rock – He rarely quits the mountains to descend into the plains. Each pair live in an insulated state, establishing their quarters on some high and precipitous cliff, at a respectful distance … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 39:28”

Doth the eagle mount up at thy command, and make her nest on high? 27 30. The eagle. Is it at Job’s command that the eagle fixes her habitation fearlessly on the dizzy crag? Did he bestow on her her penetrating vision, which scans the wide expanse of country and pierces into the deep ravine? … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 39:27”

Doth the hawk fly by thy wisdom, [and] stretch her wings toward the south? 26. The hawk. her wings toward the south ] The allusion is to the migration of the bird southward when the cold season of the year begins. Is it Job’s wisdom that directs her flight to the south? Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 39:26”

He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the thunder of the captains, and the shouting. 25. he saith among the trumpets ] Rather, as oft as the trumpet soundeth he saith, Ha, ha! The “thunder” of the captains is the roar of command; and the “shouting” is the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 39:25”

He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage: neither believeth he that [it is] the sound of the trumpet. 24. neither believeth he ] That is, most probably, he hardly trusts his ears for gladness. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges He swalloweth the ground – He seems as if he would absorb … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 39:24”

The quiver rattleth against him, the glittering spear and the shield. 23. rattleth against him ] Rather perhaps, upon him. The quiver is that of his rider, the clang of which excites him. the shield ] Rather, the javelin, or, lance. The Poet does not seek to describe the actual conflict; it is a picture … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 39:23”