Bible Commentary

Who shall declare his way to his face? and who shall repay him [what] he hath done? 31. The person spoken of in this verse seems most naturally the wicked man. It is doubtful however whether the testimony of the travellers is here still carried on, or whether the present words are not those of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 21:31”

That the wicked is reserved to the day of destruction? they shall be brought forth to the day of wrath. 30. they shall be brought forth to ] Rather, they are led forth in, i. e. led away in safety from the destroying wrath, parallel to “spared” or withholden, in the first clause; cf. Isa … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 21:30”

Have ye not asked them that go by the way? and do ye not know their tokens, 29. them that go by the way ] The travellers; here those who have travelled far, or come from a distance, and are full of experience. do ye not know their tokens ] Or, regard. Their “tokens” are … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 21:29”

For ye say, Where [is] the house of the prince? and where [are] the dwelling places of the wicked? 28. house of the prince ] “Prince” here perhaps in a bad sense like the classical “tyrant,” cf. Isa 13:2. the dwelling places of the wicked ] Or, the tents in which the wicked dwelt, lit. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 21:28”

Behold, I know your thoughts, and the devices [which] ye wrongfully imagine against me. 27. Job knows the covert meaning that lies under his friends’ talk of the fate of the wicked man. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 27 34. Finally, still pursuing his argument, Job turns to the insinuations of his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 21:27”

They shall lie down alike in the dust, and the worms shall cover them. 26. Wholly different in life the two are alike in death; cf. Ecc 2:15 seq. They shall lie down ] They lie down. Similarly, the worms cover. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges They shall lie down alike in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 21:26”

And another dieth in the bitterness of his soul, and never eateth with pleasure. 25. A different history; cf. Job’s words of himself, ch. Job 3:20, Job 7:11. never eateth with pleasure ] Rather, and hath not tasted (lit. eaten) of good. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Job 21:23; Job 21:25-26 One … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 21:25”

His breasts are full of milk, and his bones are moistened with marrow. 24. His breasts are full of milk ] Perhaps, his vessels are full of milk; but the meaning is uncertain, the word rendered “breasts” not occurring again. The word however has analogies in the cognate languages, and may mean vessels, or troughs, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 21:24”

One dieth in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet. 23. in his full strength ] lit. in his very perfection, or completeness, meaning, in the full enjoyment of all that made his lot complete, wanting nothing as the second clause explains. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges One dieth in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 21:23”

Shall [any] teach God knowledge? seeing he judgeth those that are high. 22. The emphasis falls on God Shall any teach knowledge unto God? The principles of providence insisted on by the friends were not those according to which God’s actual providence was administered. They were substituting their principles for His. seeing he judgeth ] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 21:22”