Bible Commentary

There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered forever from my judge. 7. This verse, as rendered in the A.V., seems to mean that in such circumstances ( Job 23:3-6) a righteous man might plead his cause before God. Rather the words run literally, then a righteous man would be pleading … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 23:7”

Will he plead against me with [his] great power? No; but he would put [strength] in me. 6. This verse runs: Would he plead against me in the greatness of his power? Nay, but he would give heed unto me. The words express the thought which the idea of appearing before God’s judgment-seat immediately suggests … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 23:6”

I would know the words [which] he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me. 5. Job would not only plead his own cause, but he would hear from the Almighty what charges He had to make against him; comp. ch. Job 10:2, Job 13:23. and especially ch. Job 31:35-37. Fuente: The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 23:5”

I would order [my] cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments. I would order my cause before him – Compare the notes at Isa 43:26. That is, I would arrange my arguments, or plead my cause, as one does in a court of justice. I would suggest the considerations which would show that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 23:4”

Oh that I knew where I might find him! [that] I might come [even] to his seat! 3. his seat ] i. e. His judgment-seat, or tribunal. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 3 7. Job ardently desires that he could come to God’s judgment-seat to plead his cause before Him; and that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 23:3”

Even today [is] my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning. 2. The A. V. is almost certainly wrong in its rendering of this verse, though a more satisfactory rendering is hard to give. The text is probably faulty. Literally tendered according to the usual meaning of the words the verse reads, even … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 23:2”

Then Job answered and said, Job 23:1-6 Oh, that I knew where I might find Him. The cry for restored relations with God The language of the text is exclusively that of men on the earth,–although it also characterises the state and feelings only of some of the guilty children of men. Some among the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 23:1”

He shall deliver the island of the innocent: and it is delivered by the pureness of thine hands. 30. the island of the innocent ] Rather, him that is not innocent. Even others who are blameworthy shall be saved through Job’s intercession, because of the cleanness of his hands, for the effectual fervent prayer of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 22:30”

When [men] are cast down, then thou shalt say, [There is] lifting up; and he shall save the humble person. 29. When men are cast down ] The words must mean either: when they (i. e. thy ways, Job 22:28) go downwards, when decline or misfortune befalls thee; or, when men cast thee down. there … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 22:29”

Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways. Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee – Thou shalt form a purpose or plan, and it shall not be frustrated. It shall not be opposed by the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 22:28”