Bible Commentary

For he will not lay upon man more [than right]; that he should enter into judgment with God. 23. The verse reads probably, For he needeth not to consider a man further, That he should come before God in judgment. The meaning is that no inquisition on God’s part is needed of a man, beyond … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:23”

[There is] no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves. There is no darkness – No dark cavern which can furnish a place of concealment. The guilty usually take refuge in some obscure place where people cannot detect them. But Elihu says that man has no power of concealing … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:22”

For his eyes [are] upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings. 21 24. This just rule of God operates unfailingly, being guided by infallible insight. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges For his eyes are upon the ways of man – None can escape from his notice; compare Psa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:21”

In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand. 20. Display of God’s just rule over people and princes. According to the punctuation the verse is thus divided, In a moment they die and at midnight; The people … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:20”

[How much less to him] that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all [are] the work of his hands. 19. Partiality or injustice is not to be thought of in God, for all men, rich and poor, are alike the work of His hands. In … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:19”

[Is it fit] to say to a king, [Thou art] wicked? [and] to princes, [Ye are] ungodly? 18. The verse reads, Is it fit to say to a king, Thou wicked! Or to princes, Ye ungodly! The word “wicked” means worthless, Heb. belial. No doubt many kings, whether in the past or the present, might … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:18”

Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just? 17. condemn him that is most just ] Or, condemn the just, the mighty One. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Shall even he that hateth right govern? – Margin, as in Hebrew bind. That is, shall … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:17”

If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words. 16 19. The second thought: without justice rule is impossible; and therefore injustice in the supreme Ruler is inconceivable. The thought is one that finds repeated expression in Scripture, as in the words of Abraham, “Shall not the Judge of all … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:16”

All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust. All flesh shall perish together – If God chose, he would have a right to cut down the whole race. How then shall people complain of the loss of health, comforts, and friends, and presume to arraign God as if he were unjust? … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:15”

If he set his heart upon man, [if] he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath; 14. if he set his heart upon man ] lit. as marg. upon him. The interpretation of the A. V. is possible, the meaning being, if God should set His mind strictly on man, to mark iniquity and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 34:14”