Now my days are swifter than a post: they flee away, they see no good. 25. Now my days ] Better, and my days under the weight of this unjust and oppressive Force ( Job 9:5-24). than a post ] i. e. a courier, 2Sa 18:22; 2Sa 18:24. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:25”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:24
The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covereth the faces of the judges thereof; if not, where, [and] who [is] he? 24. The same illustrated on the widest scale. Job 9:23 spoke of particular calamities afflicting portions of the earth. At the despair of the innocent under these God mocks, distant … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:24”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:23
If the scourge slay suddenly, he will laugh at the trial of the innocent. 23. Further illustration of this character of God. the scourge ] i. e. the plague, as pestilence, famine, war, and the like, Isa 28:15. will laugh at the trial ] Or, mocks at the despair, cf. Job 6:14. Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:23”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:22
This [is] one [thing], therefore I said [it], He destroyeth the perfect and the wicked. 22. This verse reads, It is all one, therefore I say, He destroyeth the perfect and the wicked, that is, indiscriminately. Here there is not only the former statement of ch. 7. that the destiny of man at the hands … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:22”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:21
[Though] I [were] perfect, [yet] would I not know my soul: I would despise my life. 21. I am perfect! I regard not myself, I despise my life. The speaker in Job 9:19 is God, at least it is He who uses the words, “Here I am,” and “Who will set me a time?” The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:21”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:20
If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: [if I say], I [am] perfect, it shall also prove me perverse. 20. Were I in the right, mine own mouth would condemn me, Were I perfect, He would prove me perverse: Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 20. In Job 9:20 Job … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:20”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:19
If [I speak] of strength, lo, [he is] strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time [to plead]? 19 21. These three verses read as follows, If you speak of the strength of the mighty, Here I am! (saith He) If of judgment, Who will set me a time? Fuente: The Cambridge … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:19”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:18
He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness. 18. will not suffer ] Rather, would not suffer. And so, but fill. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges He will not suffer me to take my breath; – see the notes at Job 7:19. Fuente: Albert Barnes’ Notes … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:18”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:17
For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause. 17. he breaketh ] Rather, he would break. Similarly, and multiply. The word translated break may mean to seize and swallow up, that is, to sweep away, cf. ch. Job 30:22. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 17 21. These … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:17”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:16
If I had called, and he had answered me; [yet] would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice. 16. In Job 9:14-15 the plea against God is not supposed actually entered upon; the idea of such a plea presents itself to Job’s mind and he pictures the results that would follow upon … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:16”