Bible Commentary

As I was in the days of my youth, when the secret of God [was] upon my tabernacle; 4. days of my youth ] lit. days of my autumn. It is doubtful if Job means to describe by this expression any period of his own age, namely his manhood. He rather compares his former time … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 29:4”

When his candle shined upon my head, [and when] by his light I walked [through] darkness; 3. This verse expands “preserved” or “watched over” in Job 29:2. his candle shined upon ] Or, his lamp shined over. God’s lamp shone above him, and lighted his path, so that the darkness before him was made to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 29:3”

Oh that I were as [in] months past, as [in] the days [when] God preserved me; 2. Job begins with a pathetic expression of regret as he remembers happier times. His former happiness was due to God’s preserving or watching over him, and the loss of it was due to God’s forsaking him. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 29:2”

Moreover Job continued his parable, and said, Moreover, Job continued his parable – See the notes at Job 27:1. It is probable that Job had paused to see if anyone would attempt a reply. As his friends were silent, he resumed his remarks and went into a more full statement of his sufferings. The fact … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 29:1”

And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that [is] wisdom; and to depart from evil [is] understanding. 28. and unto man he said ] This ordinance in regard to man is also considered contemporary with creation; then God saw and searched out Wisdom, and at the same time, as suitable to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 28:28”

Then did he see it, and declare it; he prepared it, yea, and searched it out. 27. then did he see it ] then, i. e. when He made a decree for the rain in the act or at the time of creation, when He gave material agencies their laws. Then He “saw” Wisdom, she … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 28:27”

When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder: 26. a decree for the rain ] This “decree” comprises all the laws that regulate the rain, appointing its measure and its seasons as early and latter rain. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 26 27. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 28:26”

To make the weight for the winds; and he weigheth the waters by measure. 25. to make the weight for the winds ] Or, making (when he made), appointing the winds their greater or less force. The idea is of course that God weighed the winds themselves, i. e. defined their bulk exactly, not that, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 28:25”

For he looketh to the ends of the earth, [and] seeth under the whole heaven; 24. God is in possession of Wisdom for He is the upholder and creator of the world. for he looketh to the ends of the earth ] His glance as creator and ruler of all extends over all, to the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 28:24”

God understandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof. 23. God understandeth the way thereof ] i. e. the way thereto (ch. Job 24:18, Gen 3:24). The word God stands emphatically first in the sentence, in opposition to “all living” ( Job 28:21); He is in possession of Wisdom. It need not be … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 28:23”