Jobs thinking was somewhat common among the ancients. It has been supposed by some that the book of job is an allegory, not a real narrative, on account of the artificial character of many of its statements. Job was blameless, meaning no sin was found in him. The book of job discusses why god allows pain and suffering. Job proves faithful to god in prosperity and in adversity. Bible study notes and commentary on the old testament book of job. This book is part of a 9volume set that includes seven volumes of the sda bible commentary, the sda bible dictionary and a special supplement to the commentary, volume 7a which contains pertinent ellen g. This summary of the book of job provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of job. 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. Job accuses god of being unjust and not operating the world according to principles of justice, and his friends believe that job s sin caused his suffering.
Job with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Top 5 commentaries on the book of job ligonier ministries. The book of job is one of the most problematic portions of the bible and has called forth a variety of interpretations. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of job. This section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of job with numbers, chapters and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. Study job using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. These stories focus on jobs trials at the hands of god and how he deals with them. Read the book of job from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. You can find the best commentary on job for you using the tools on the right side.
But the odious judgments made by his friends caution us against making toocertain application of any model to our own lives. Therefore i despise myself and repent in dust and ashes. The objectives are usually things i plan to emphasize during the class. The book of job from the holy bible new international version niv book 18 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and. Luther said it is magnificent and sublime as no other book of scripture. Thomas walks us through the book of job and considers what the bible says about our darkest moments.
This expression is used repeatedly to refer to inspired scripture. As the first poetic book of the english bible, job introduces the reader to the idea of hebrew poetry, which involves the repetition and combination of ideas more than sounds. Some bible scholars debate whether he was an actual person or legend, but job is mentioned as a historical figure by the prophet ezekial ezekial 14. The book of job is a book of the christian old testament that tells a story about job, who in jewish tradition is the son of uz, who was the son of nahor, the brother of abraham. Key personalities of this book include job, eliphaz the temanite, bildad the shuhite, zophar the naamathite, and elihu the buzite. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents. Job accuses god of being unjust and not operating the world according to principles of justice, and his friends believe that jobs sin caused his suffering. He insists job only serves god because god protects him and seeks gods permission to test jobs faith and loyalty. This book of job stands by itself, is not connected with any other, and is therefore to be considered alone. May the day perish on which i was born, and the night in which it was said, a male child is conceived. I have found that summarizing and outlining helps me to better understand the word of god.
The book of job niv audio holy bible high quality and. It should be kept in mind that job is not the author. Included in this publication are the portions of text written by ellen white. The crivoice bible study focuses on what you personally might learn and apply in your life. Best commentaries and books on job logos bible software. Satan was confident that he could push job to curse god job 1. Job is powerful, artistic, and theologically significant. The book of job cambridge bible commentaries on the old. Though we cannot be certain, job may have lived during the time of jacob or shortly thereafter. One would then expect that there are many ways to look at and learn from job.
Tennyson said it is the greatest poem whether ancient or modern. Brief explanations of the technical resources used in. And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. 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. Visit the eo web site to browse and download the material for church or personal use. 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. Jobs final speech in his own defense is probably where the book originally ended. However, the date when the book was written and by whom it was. As the first poetic book of the english bible, job introduces. The big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight.
Book of job matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Job 9 commentary explaining the book bible study guide. Commentary on the book of job logos bible software. Perfect for acing essays, tests, and quizzes, as well as for writing lesson plans. This is the most singular book in the whole of the sacred code. And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is.
You can read our explanation of job 8 meaning of verses 11 through 22 of chapter 8 as well. Book of job complete bible commentary verse by verse. Job s final speech in his own defense is probably where the book originally ended. As job spoke in his deep distress, he cursed the day of his birth but he did not even come close to cursing god. John piper talks about how to discern between good and bad theology in the book of job. He addresses the difficult question of the relationship between gods sovereignty and the existence of evil, sin, and suffering. You might have heard someone say, they have the patience of job. Emphasizes understanding the text with practical applications. Book of job overview insight for living ministries. Thus the sacred numbers, three and seven, often occur. This study guide was developed in preparation for teaching adult bible classes.
The author, date, and place of the book of job are all uncertain. Book of job matthew henry bible commentary complete. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. A major difficulty in understanding the meaning of the book is, what insight leads job to submit so humbly to god at the end. The book of job is considered being part of the poetic books job, psalms, proverbs, ecclesiastes, and song of songs in todays bible editions. Although most of the book consists of the words of job and his friends, job himself was not the author. Since the text and audio content provided by blb represent a range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed in the resource materials are not. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of bible. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture.
Copeland this study guide is from the executable outlines series, a collection of sermon outlines and bible study lessons by mark a. Study job using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Carlyle said, there is nothing written in the bible or out of it of equal merit. The book of job is rightly understood to be a masterpiece of hebrew poetry and western literature. Study the bible online using commentary on job and more. 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. The book of job opens with a scene in heaven where satan comes to accuse job before god. According to biblical scholars, the book of job is the oldest book in the bible. Brief explanations of the technical resources used in this commentary.
The book of job by derek thomas ligonier ministries. The book of job cambridge bible commentaries on the old testament norman c. Addressing the problem of theodicy the vindication of the justice of god in the light of humanitys suffering it is a. Well be studying the 8 th chapter of the old testament book of job. It is possible that job is the oldest of any book of the bible written approximately 21001800 b. The prologue to the book of job chapters 12 sets up the meditation on suffering. May god above not seek it, nor the light shine upon it. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Intended to be helpful to all christians, including teachers and preachers, while avoiding an emphasis on technical issues. Throughout the book, job, his wife, and his friends speculate on why he, an upright man, suffers. The gripping and challenging book of job is perhaps one of the most fascinating books of the old testament, and it begins a new division in the scriptures. Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the. Free, online access to study passages and verses contained in the chapters and verses of the book of job for bible study or sunday school lessons. Job begins another section the poetical books of the bible which also includes psalms, proverbs, ecclesiastes, song of solomon, and the little book of lamentations.
Its author is unknown yet it is possible that job himself wrote it. Commentary on the book of job free bible commentary. Read job commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Job 8 commentary explaining the book bible study guide. Barton looks at the overall construction of the book, the theory of two authors, the literary aspects, and the historical and social context, providing a valuable analysis and commentary. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Job pronounced jobe, was a rich farmer living in the land of uz, somewhere northeast of palestine. The book of job new international commentary on the old testament by john e.
J ust about everyone has heard of the suffering of job in the old testament. About the author matthew henry was born at broad oak, iscoyd, a farmhouse on the borders of flintshire and shropshire, wales, united kingdom. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of job in easyenglish. One author says it is no less than eight types of literature rolled up in one book.
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