Bible Commentary

Canst thou number the months [that] they fulfill? or knowest thou the time when they bring forth? 2. canst thou number ] Rather, dost thou. The “months that they fulfil” is the time they go with young. The words “knowest thou”, “dost thou mark”, and the like, though no doubt referring partly to man’s ignorance … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 39:2”

Knowest thou the time when the wild goats of the rock bring forth? [or] canst thou mark when the hinds do calve? 1. canst thou mark ] Rather, dost thou. The goats of the rock are the mountain goats, a species of chamois. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Ch. Job 39:1-4. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 39:1”

Who provideth for the raven his food? when his young ones cry unto God, they wander for lack of meat. 41. The raven. The question extends to the end of the verse, Who provideth for the raven his food, When his young ones cry unto God, And wander without meat? The raven is one of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 38:41”

When they couch in [their] dens, [and] abide in the covert to lie in wait? When they couch in their dens – For the purpose of springing upon their prey. And abide in the covert to lie in wait? – The usual posture of the lion when he seeks his prey. He places himself in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 38:40”

Wilt thou hunt the prey for the lion? or fill the appetite of the young lions, 39, 40. The lion. wilt thou hunt ] Rather, dost thou hunt the prey for the lioness? That the lioness is enabled to catch her prey is due to some power which brings it into her hand. Is it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 38:39”

When the dust groweth into hardness, and the clods cleave fast together? When the dust groweth into hardness – Margin, is poured, or, is turned into mire. The words used here relate often to metals, and to the act of pouring them out when fused, for the purpose of casting. The proper idea here is, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 38:38”

Who can number the clouds in wisdom? or who can stay the bottles of heaven, 37. The verse carries on the thought of the preceding. who can number ] Or, who numbereth in wisdom? Who musters or counts off the clouds, that they be sufficient and not in excess for the purpose required of them? … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 38:37”

Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart? 36. The verse is obscure, owing to the terms “inward parts” and “heart” being of uncertain meaning. The translation of the A.V. may be certainly set aside, (1) because the introduction of a reference to the “inward parts” and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 38:36”

Canst thou send lightnings, that they may go, and say unto thee, Here we [are]? Canst thou send lightnings? – That is, lightning is wholly under the control of God. So it is now; for after all that man has done to discover its laws, and to guard against it, yet still man has made … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 38:35”

Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, that abundance of waters may cover thee? 34, 35. For canst thou it is better, as before, to read, dost thou? Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, that abundance of waters may cover thee? – … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 38:34”