Job s final speech in his own defense is probably where the book originally ended. Or from an arabic word meaning repent, thus bearing the name repentant one. Feb 10, 2014 bible study notes and commentary on the old testament book of job. Hartleys commentary is quite recent 1990 and is considered a good complement to clines.
It provides students and pastors with a careful reading of the text and its theological implications. You can find the best commentary on job for you using the tools on the right side. Jobs wealth, with his wisdom, entitled him to the honour and power he had in his country, which he describes job 29. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The prologue to the book of job chapters 12 sets up the meditation on suffering that follows it. Written from the conservative viewpoint of faith in the bible as the absolute, inerrant. Here are a few examples of documents from different stages of the hiring process which you might add as job notes. Top 5 commentaries on the book of job ligonier ministries. Book of mormon student manual published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints free this is an official resource of the church for use in institute classes.
Outline of job meredith kline the wycliffe bible commentary. God says to job, now i want you to pray for your friends these three dear men, so stubborn, so sure that they had all the answers, so well meaning, so sincere, so. There was once a man in the land of uz whose name was job 1. Intended to be helpful to all christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues. He was ish, a worthy man, a man of note and eminency, a magistrate, a man in authority. Pauls commentary is a free set of downloadable pdfs organize uniquely with chapter. You can read our explanation of job 8 meaning of verses 11 through 22 of chapter 8 as well. God says to job, now i want you to pray for your friends these three dear men, so stubborn, so sure that they had all the answers, so well meaning, so sincere, so dedicated, but such utter blunderers.
It is possible that job is the oldest of any book of the bible written approximately 21001800 b. In this final volume in the baker commentary on the old testament wisdom and psalms series, tremper longman offers an accessible commentary on one of scripture. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of job, by driver, s. The skeptical character of the symposium, with its challenge to timehonored views, most likely would have kept the book of job out of the canon of old testament writings had some additions not been made to. Commentary on ezra nehemiah esther and job bible study notes and comments. See the following commentary notes for a clue as to how job could endure especially job 23. The country he lived in was the land of uz, in the eastern part of arabia, which lay towards chaldea, near euphrates, probably not far from ur of the chaldees, whence abraham was called. Many have regarded the whole book as a fiction, and have supposed that no such person as job ever lived. In the midst of suffering, we must never lose our hope in god. The big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight. When god finally himself speaks to job he has to confess. The book of job is acclaimed as one of the great literary books of the old testament.
And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. There are no references to the law of moses, the tabernacle, the priesthood, the judges or kings, etc. One author says it is no less than eight types of literature rolled up in one book. Copeland this study guide is from the executable outlines series, a collection of sermon outlines and bible study lessons by mark a. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible.
Job baker commentary on the old testament wisdom and psalms. An easyenglish commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of job. The student manual contains mostly general authority quotes and brief statements of explanation for blocks of verses. With a new version, william kelly focuses on the character of god as presented in the story of jobhow to reconcile his righteousness with the suffering of the godly. This begins a long section in the book of job where jobs friends counsel him and he answers them. Whole chapters of the book are devoted to speeches by jobs counselors. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Job free bible study notes, commentary, and comments. Zuck, a biblical theology of the old testament, pp. And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is.
This clearly illustrates that, despite having far greater natural powers than a man, satan can do nothing against any of gods children that god does not permit. The book of job is often referred to as one of the great classics of world literature. They explain scripture and help students learn and understand the meaning and application, while also giving answers for vital questions and issues. These free bible study commentaries provide notes and comments versebyverse through bible books. Bible study notes and commentary on the old testament book of job. There was a man this has all the appearance of being a true history. At its beginning, job seems to be a book about human suffering. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of job in easyenglish. On the contrary, god speaks directly to job, just as he does in the patriarchal. It is also a great read for those going through suffering. There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job we have observed in the argument, that the firstborn son of nahor, abrahams brother, was called uz. In fact, some scholars believe that job requires and understanding of the book as a whole more than any other book of the old testament. The book of job challenges the simple equation of suffering with punishment. God is overseeing our preparation for his kingdom, and the devil is, in reality, a dupe in gods hands to that end.
The book of job bible commentary ebook by matthew henry. Lets open our bibles to job chapter 15 for this job 15 commentary. Publication date 1921 topics bible publisher new york. The misery of job and the mercy of godby john piper. The last of the book is a beautiful picture of what james calls the tender mercies of god toward job james 5. On a positive note, job agrees with his friends that god is sovereign. Click download or read online button to get commentary on ezra nehemiah esther and job bible study notes and comments book now. These are suggested passages from the book of job to be used for a sermon. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Jobs final speech in his own defense is probably where the book originally ended. The latter concentrates primarily on the speeches of god at the end of the book.
In this series of blogs i shall revisit the book of job, the personality and some of its meaning for contemporary society. Gods answer to the problem of undeserved suffering. The book of job opens in verse one by telling us that job was a blameless, upright man who feared god and turned away from evil. Commentary on ezra nehemiah esther and job bible study. Wherefore i abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes. This commentary will help you better understand the gods word. One would then expect that there are many ways to look at and learn from job. Its subject matter is the allimportant question, why, in a world over which yahweh has jurisdiction, should innocent persons have to suffer when at the same time the wicked escape suffering and are permitted to have comfort and security. The crivoice bible study focuses on what you personally might learn and apply in your life. Westminster john knox, 1997 or even my own book, out of the whirlwind.
Churches, theological seminaries and bible schools will find an excellent aid in this biblical commentary on the book of job. To understand the full impact of the book of job the book must be read and understood as a whole. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading commentary. These are vital questions, and kelly provides a commentary that seeks to answer them in spite of the difficulties they present. Job 1 commentary albert barnes notes on the whole bible.
This prose prologue to the book reads like a folktale. In this volume, the entire text of the book of job is commented with notes of each chapter. Well be studying the 8 th chapter of the old testament book of job weve been reminded throughout this book that when we dont understand gods ways, we must trust his wisdom. Job then confesses his lack of wisdom, meaning his lack of understanding of the. The skeptical character of the symposium, with its challenge to timehonored views, most likely would have kept the book of job out of the canon of old testament writings had some additions not been made to the original book. You can read our explanation of job 8 meaning of verses 11 through 22 of chapter 8 as well open your bible to job, chapter 8. Pratte, each commentary urges students to honor scripture as the inspired. The book of job is a book in the ketuvim writings section of the hebrew bible tanakh, and.
There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. A critical and exegetical commentary on the book of job. His friends speak in more or less three rounds, with each speech followed by a reply from job. Tremper longman calls it a major contribution to the study of the book and explains this is because it examines all the facets of the book, not necessarily because it is terribly original. And now in job 15, eliphaz responds for the second time. Creation theology in the book of job harvard, 2008. Job 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary by albert barnes, a dedicated student of the bible, continues to be very popular even today.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Commentary on ezra nehemiah esther and job bible study notes. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The baker commentary on the old testament wisdom and psalms series is tailored to the distinctness of poetry and wisdom literature. Job was upright and honest, and yet grew rich, nay, therefore grew rich. Visit the eo web site to browse and download the material for church or personal use. The loss of job s property, and the death of his children. Job with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
Its author is unknown yet it is possible that job himself wrote it. Bible study notes and comments kindle edition by pratte, david. Jobs suffering did not come because he was bad but rather because of his unwavering faithfulness to god. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom. At the end of these speeches, god answers job and his friends and settles the matter.
Key personalities of this book include job, eliphaz the temanite, bildad the shuhite, zophar the naamathite, and elihu the buzite. The 15 th chapter of the old testament book of job. Bible study notes and comments by david e pratte isbn. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading commentary on the book of job. Well be studying the 8 th chapter of the old testament book of job. To bring us up to speed, for the last few lessons weve seen job speak in response to his friends assertions concerning him. Job baker commentary on the old testament wisdom and. Book of job, recommend commentaries or books the puritan. On the contrary, god speaks directly to job, just as he does in the patriarchal age with noah, abraham, isaac, jacob, and other heads of. The book of job is a timeless book in which the ever present problem of human suffering and especially in. Commentary on the book of job by matthew henry old. Best of book of mormon commentary list scripture notes.