Bible Commentary

Because I was not cut off before the darkness, [neither] hath he covered the darkness from my face. 17. This verse reads, For I am not dismayed because of the darkness, Nor because of myself whom thick darkness covereth. The words refer back to the language of Eliphaz, ch. Job 22:11, “or seest thou not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 23:17”

For God maketh my heart soft and the Almighty troubleth me: 16. For God maketh ] Or, and God. The emphasis is on God; it is God, the thought that God should act in this unrighteous manner that makes his heart “soft,” i. e. makes him faint-hearted and terror-stricken. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 23:16”

Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him. 15. It is this thought of the moral riddle which his history presents, and of the moral iniquity that characterizes God’s government, that perplexes and paralyses Job. at his presence ] Or, before him, i. e. because of Him, or, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 23:15”

For he performeth [the thing that is] appointed for me: and many such [things are] with him. 14. For he performeth ] Or, Yea He will perform, or, accomplish. The “thing appointed” for Job is his death through his malady, which the Almighty has resolved upon. This is the profound enigma to Job; but it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 23:14”

But he [is] in one [mind], and who can turn him? and [what] his soul desireth, even [that] he doeth. 13 17. Job’s innocency though known to God is disregarded by Him. He is unchangeable in His resolution, and He has resolved to destroy him. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges But he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 23:13”

Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary [food]. 12. more than my necessary food ] Lit. more than (or, above) my own law; i. e. perhaps, more than the law of my own mind or inclination. The words recall … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 23:12”

My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined. 11. hath held his steps ] Or, held fast to His steps, i. e. followed closely His footsteps; comp. Isa 2:3. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 11 12. Fuller particulars given by Job of “the way that is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 23:11”

But he knoweth the way that I take: [when] he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold. 10. The reason of God’s thus hiding Himself and refusing to allow Himself to be approached is that He knows Job’s innocence, but is resolved to treat him as guilty and bring him to death ( … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 23:10”

On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold [him]: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see [him]: On the left hand – That is, in the North – at the left hand when the face was turned to the East. So the Chaldee, – on the North. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 23:9”

Behold, I go forward, but he [is] not [there]; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: 8 9. From this fascinating dream of a Divine tribunal after the manner of that of a human judge, Job awakens to realise the actual circumstances in which he is placed. God, everywhere present, everywhere eludes him; he feels … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 23:8”