Behold even to the moon, and it shineth not; yea, the stars are not pure in his sight. 5. The thought of Job 25:4 amplified. Even the moon, the brightest star, does not shine, is dark, when He looks upon it, and the stars are not pure, how much less man, which is a worm? … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 25:5”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 25:4
How then can man be justified with God? or how can he be clean [that is] born of a woman? 4 5. Such is the Majesty and the universal power of God. How then should a man be righteous before Him? be justified with God ] i. e. be just or righteous before God; comp. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 25:4”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 25:3
Is there any number of his armies? and upon whom doth not his light arise? 3. his armies ] The words still amplify the idea of the “dominion” and omnipotence of God. The armies that obey Him are innumerable. The reference is probably to the phenomena of the heavens by night; comp. Isa 40:26, “He … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 25:3”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 25:2
Dominion and fear [are] with him, he maketh peace in his high places. 2. dominion and fear ] To God belongs rule, and His majesty inspires terror; He is the Omnipotent ruler over all. his high places ] i. e. the heavens where He dwells. There He “maketh peace” through the dominion and fear belonging … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 25:2”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 25:1
Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said, Job 25:1-6 Dominion and fear are with Him. Ideas of God and man I. Most exalted ideas of god. He speaks of Him– 1. As the head of all authority. Dominion and fear are with Him. 2. As the maintainer of all peace. He maketh peace in His … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 25:1”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 24:25
And if [it be] not [so] now, who will make me a liar, and make my speech nothing worth? 25. Job alas! is only too sure of his facts, and conscious that he has history and experience at his back he victoriously exclaims, Who will make me a liar? Job has gained his victory over … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 24:25”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 24:24
They are exalted for a little while, but are gone and brought low; they are taken out of the way as all [other], and cut off as the tops of the ears of corn. 24. To be translated as above. The wicked are exalted, rise high in life, and suddenly, with no pain, they die; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 24:24”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 24:23
[Though] it be given him [to be] in safety, whereon he resteth; yet his eyes [are] upon their ways. 23. though it be given ] Rather, he giveth them to be in safety. God makes the tents of the violent men to be secure, ch. Job 12:6; He watches over them, His eyes being upon … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 24:23”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 24:22
He draweth also the mighty with his power: he riseth up, and no [man] is sure of life. 22. he draweth also the mighty ] Rather as above, he continueth the mighty, i. e. He (God) prolongeth their life and continueth them in their place. The “mighty” are the oppressive lords of the soil, Job … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 24:22”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 24:21
He evil entreateth the barren [that] beareth not: and doeth not good to the widow. 21. This verse is closely connected with the last clause of the preceding. And wickedness shall be broken like a tree Even he that devoureth the barren that beareth not, And doeth not good unto the widow. The “tree” is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 24:21”