Bible Commentary

He openeth also their ear to discipline, and commandeth that they return from iniquity. He openeth also their ear to discipline – To teaching; or he makes them willing to learn the lessons which their afflictions are designed to teach; coral). See the notes at Job 33:16. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes on the Bible Job … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 36:10”

Then he showeth them their work, and their transgressions that they have exceeded. 9. that they have exceeded ] Or, have dealt proudly, ch. Job 33:17. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 9 10. The meaning of afflictions they are a divine warning and stimulus to rouse men out of a sinful lethargy … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 36:9”

And if [they be] bound in fetters, [and] be holden in cords of affliction; 8. The expression “fetters” is rather to be taken figuratively, meaning affliction or adversity, as “cords of affliction” in the next clause suggests. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 8 10. If life often appears to present a different … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 36:8”

He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: but with kings [are they] on the throne; yea, he doth establish them forever, and they are exalted. 7. The second half of the verse reads, But with kings upon the throne He setteth them for ever, and they are exalted. God’s careful providence especially keeps the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 36:7”

He preserveth not the life of the wicked: but giveth right to the poor. 6. Illustration of the operation of God’s understanding, giving to all conditions of men their due. right to the poor ] Rather, his right; poor may be, as marg., afflicted. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges He preserveth not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 36:6”

Behold, God [is] mighty, and despiseth not [any: he is] mighty in strength [and] wisdom. 5. and despiseth not ] Though God is mighty He despiseth or dis-daineth not, He gives the weakest his rights as much as the most powerful, for they are all the work of His hand, ch. Job 34:19. The words … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 36:5”

For truly my words [shall] not [be] false: he that is perfect in knowledge [is] with thee. 4. The speaker makes a higher claim than to sincerity here; he claims the character of absolute truth for his teaching he is perfect in knowledge. In a slightly different form the phrase “perfect in knowledge” is applied … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 36:4”

I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker. 3. from afar ] He will speak comprehensively, embracing the distant parts of the subject in his survey, or throwing light upon it from far-off regions. righteousness to my Maker ] Elihu gives here in a word the ruling idea of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 36:3”

Suffer me a little, and I will show thee that [I have] yet to speak on God’s behalf. 2. The verse reads, Suffer me a little and I will shew thee; For I have somewhat still to say on God’s behalf. The first words are lit. wait for me a little. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 36:2”

Elihu also proceeded, and said, 1 4. Introductory: Elihu desires Job to hear him still further. He has still more to say in God’s behalf; and it is not trivial or commonplace, either in its object for he will ascribe right to his Maker; nor in itself, for he is one perfect in knowledge. Fuente: … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 36:1”