Bible Commentary

[Should it be] according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest. 33. Elihu’s answer to this complaint is that it is a claim to regulate the government of God, to give laws to Him how He shall act, and to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:33”

[That which] I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more. That which I see not, teach thou me – That is, in regard to my errors and sins. No prayer could be more appropriate than this. It is language becoming every one who is afflicted, and who … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:32”

Surely it is meet to be said unto God, I have borne [chastisement], I will not offend [any more]: 31, 32. A supposition is put: Has any one said unto God? where God is emphatic, the emphasis implying the unseemliness and presumption of the act. The case is put generally, but the case is that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:31”

That the hypocrite reign not, lest the people be ensnared. 30. His operations are directed by the great purpose of the good of men, that the nations be righteously and mercifully ruled. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges That the hypocrite reign not – All this is done to prevent wicked men from … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:30”

When he giveth quietness, who then can make trouble? and when he hideth [his] face, who then can behold him? whether [it be done] against a nation, or against a man only: 29. Here he, God, is emphatic. Elihu while upholding the rectitude Of God conjoins with it His sovereignty. To give quietness or rest … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:29”

So that they cause the cry of the poor to come unto him, and he heareth the cry of the afflicted. 28. so that they cause the cry ] Rather, thus he causeth the cry of the poor to come before Him; lit. to cause (or, causing) to come. The words sum up the general … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:28”

Because they turned back from him, and would not consider any of his ways: Because they turned back from him – Margin, from after him. That is, they receded, or went away from God. And would not consider any of his ways – They would not regard or attend to any of his commands. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:27”

He striketh them as wicked men in the open sight of others; He striketh them as wicked men – literally, Under the wicked, or on account of the wicked, he smites them. That is, he deals with them as if they were wicked; he regards and treats them as such. He deals with them under … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:26”

Therefore he knoweth their works, and he overturneth [them] in the night, so that they are destroyed. 25 27. Armed with such omniscient insight ( therefore, Job 34:25) He knoweth men’s works, and His judgment overtakes them without fail. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Therefore he knoweth their works – Or, Because … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:25”

He shall break in pieces mighty men without number, and set others in their stead. 24. he shall break without number ] Rather, he breaketh without inquisition. The verse amplifies the conception of the preceding verse. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges He shall break in pieces – He crushes or destroys the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:24”