Bible Commentary

Behold, he spreadeth his light upon it, and covereth the bottom of the sea. 30. Though God is enveloped in the dark cloud, He is there encircled with His light, which, though the masses of waters cover Him, manifests itself to men’s eyes in the lightning that shoots from the cloud and illumines it. the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 36:30”

Also can [any] understand the spreadings of the clouds, [or] the noise of his tabernacle? 29. The “spreadings” of the clouds refers probably to the accumulation and diffusion of the storm clouds over the heavens; and the second clause to the loud thundering within the dark cloud, where God is enshrouded, and which is therefore … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 36:29”

Which the clouds do drop [and] distill upon man abundantly. 28. upon man abundantly ] This is possible, but the more natural meaning is as above, the reference being to the universal reach of the rain, and its fall on all mankind. 29 37:5. The marvel of the thunder-storm. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 36:28”

For he maketh small the drops of water: they pour down rain according to the vapor thereof: 27, 28. The wonder of the rain-drops. 27. For he maketh small the rain-drops; They distil the rain of his vapour; 28. Which the clouds pour down, And drop upon the multitude of mankind. 27. he maketh small … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 36:27”

Behold, God [is] great, and we know [him] not neither can the number of his years be searched out. 26. we know him not ] He is so great as to transcend all knowledge of man. The Eternity of God is referred to in the second clause in order to fill the mind more completely … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 36:26”

Every man may see it; man may behold [it] afar off. 25. The verse is better without the “may” of the A. V. All men look thereon, Man beholdeth it afar off. Men look on God’s work, His operations, with wonder and awe. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Every man may see … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 36:25”

Remember that thou magnify his work, which men behold. 24. which men behold ] Rather, which men do sing, that is, celebrate with praise. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Remember that thou magnify his work – Make this a great and settled principle, to remember that God is great in all that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 36:24”

Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity? 23. The verse expresses the idea that God is supreme; none enjoins or appoints Him His way; He is “God over all;” and hence none can pass judgment upon His doings. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Who hath … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 36:23”

Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him? 22. exalteth by his power ] Rather, God doeth loftily in his power. who teacheth ] Or, who is a teacher. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 22 25. Instead of murmuring Job should bow under the mighty hand of God, who through … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 36:22”

Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction. 21. The verse continues the warning against a rebellious mind under affliction, called here “turning unto iniquity”; for Job shews himself more inclined to this than to submission to God’s chastening hand. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Take heed, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 36:21”