Bible Commentary

If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or [if] thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him? If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? – This should not be interpreted as designed to justify sin, or as saying that there is no evil in it, or that God does not regard it. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 35:6”

Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds [which] are higher than thou. 5 8. The reply of Elihu to Job’s complaint. A glance at heaven, the infinitely exalted abode of God, must tell us that our conduct whether good or bad cannot affect Him. Our righteousness confers no profit on Him, neither … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 35:5”

I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee. 4. The “companions” of Job referred to in this verse can hardly be the three friends, for Eliphaz (ch. Job 22:2) had advanced substantially the same answer to Job as is here given, which even Job himself had touched upon, ch. Job 7:20, though with a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 35:4”

For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? [and], What profit shall I have, [if I be cleansed] from my sin? For thou saidst – Another sentiment of a similar kind which Elihu proposes to examine. He had already adverted to this sentiment of Job in Job 34:9, and examined it at some … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 35:3”

Thinkest thou this to be right, [that] thou saidst, My righteousness [is] more than God’s? 2 4. Statement of Job’s charge against God that under His rule of the world to be righteous is no advantage to a man. The verses read, 2. Thinkest thou this to be thy right, And callest thou it, My … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 35:2”

Elihu spoke moreover, and said, Elihu spake – Hebrew, vayaan And he answered; the word answer being used, as it is often in the Scriptures, to denote the commencement of a discourse. We may suppose that Elihu had paused at the close of his second discourse, possibly with a view to see whether there was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 35:1”

For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, he clappeth [his hands] among us, and multiplieth his words against God. 37. Job’s sin is that of his former life, for which he has been cast into afflictions; his rebellion is his unsubmissive, defiant demeanour against God in his speeches. This “rebellion” is further described as clapping … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:37”

My desire [is that] Job may be tried unto the end because of [his] answers for wicked men. 36. It is not certain whether Job 34:36 be a continuation of the judgment of Elihu’s hearers or be his own words. The sentiment is excessively harsh, and probably Elihu, though of course concurring in it, puts … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:36”

Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words [were] without wisdom. Verse 35. Job hath spoken without knowledge] There is no good in arguing with a self-willed, self-conceited man. Job has spoken like a man destitute of wisdom and discretion. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible Without knowledge; foolishly and inconsiderately. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:35”

Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me. 34 37. The verdict regarding Job’s demeanour which all men of understanding and those who listen to Elihu will give, 34. Men of understanding will say unto me, And the wise man who heareth me: 35. Job speaketh without knowledge, And … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:34”