Whom, though I were righteous, [yet] would I not answer, [but] I would make supplication to my judge. 15. though I were righteous ] i. e. though I were in the right, though my cause was just against Him. make supplication to my judge ] Rather, to mine adversary, or opponent. Had Job right on … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:15”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:14
How much less shall I answer him, [and] choose out my words [to reason] with him? 14. Job now draws an inference from this instance to his own how much less should he meet God in a hostile plea? choose out my words ] In a plea against God circumspection and careful selection of language … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:14”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:13
[If] God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him. 13. if God will not withdraw ] Rather, God withdraws not. His fury is persistent and inexorable till it has accomplished its purpose, cf. ch. Job 23:13-14. the proud helpers do stoop ] Rather, the helpers of Rahab did stoop. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:13”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:12
Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou? 12. It is irresistible and irresponsible. taketh away ] Carries off, as a beast of prey its booty. who can hinder him ] Or, turn him back. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Behold, he taketh away … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:12”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:11
Lo, he goeth by me, and I see [him] not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him not. 11. This power is subtle and invisible in its presence, felt but impossible to grasp. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges 11 24. From the operation of this terrible force in the physical world … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:11”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:10
Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number. 10. The description of the operation of God’s might in the material world concludes with a general statement that this operation surpasses all power of comprehension by the human mind. The words are exactly those of Eliphaz ch. Job 5:9, but while to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:10”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:9
Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south. 9. The Hebrew names are ‘sh ( ‘ayish ch. Job 38:32), keseel, and keemah. These names may possibly denote the Bear, Orion and the Pleiades or seven stars; there is, however, considerable uncertainty. The word keseel means “fool,” which is to be interpreted … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:9”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:8
Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea. 8. The point lies in the gigantic power of God who “alone” and of Himself stretched out the heavens; cf. the expression of the same idea of power, Isa 40:12; Isa 44:24. In Isa 40:22 it is said that God stretches … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:8”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:7
Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars. 7. The reference may be to days when from storm and darkness the sun seems not to rise, or to eclipses and sudden obscurations of the heavenly bodies. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges Which commandeth the sun, and it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:7”
Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:6
Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble. 6. The reference is probably to earthquakes. The earth is conceived as a structure supported on pillars, ch. Job 38:6; Psa 75:3. The conception was poetical; if the pillars were supposed anything actual, they were probably the roots of the great mountains … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Job 9:6”