Commentary critical and explanatory on the whole bible. Ive was also easy to get around, find the different books of the bible and the chapters of each book. The book sheds a remarkable light on the philosophic breadth and intellectual culture of the patriarchal age. The author, date, and place of the book of job are all uncertain.
Study basics about bible books, people, dates, places, and content, and take webbased selftests. The emerging church has often been described as being as hard to define as nailing jello to a wall. What job meant to say had he girded up his loins, michael coffey, 2012. Implying the love and harmony of the members of the family, as contrasted with the ruin which soon broke up such a scene of happiness. Job is referred to as a historical character in the scriptures see ezek.
Job 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Orthodox baptist start reading crudens complete concordance. It is a thorough and demanding work that supplements clines well. The book is currently number one in amazons religion and spirituality section. 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 book of job, chapter 22, king james version kjv, strongs concordance, 30 verses. Job s wealth, with his wisdom, entitled him to the honour and power he had in his country, which he describes ch. It includes the sevenvolume seventhday adventist bible commentary, the twovolume seventhday adventist encyclopedia, as well as the single volumes seventhday adventist bible dictionary, seventhday. The book of job, like the lament psalms, serves to keep us honest. Expositors bible commentary book of job robert a watson. There are exegetical commentaries, scholarly and technical commentaries, as well as commentaries that are easy to understand.
Bible concordances use free online bible study tools. This list of commentaries is intended to help the reader understand and apply the authors message in the book of job. Dragons are mentioned, by name, at least thirtyfive times in the king james bible translation. There is an evil spirit, the enemy of god, and of all righteousness, who is continually seeking to distress, to lead. Outline of job meredith kline the wycliffe bible commentary. But when man is cut off by death, he is for ever removed from his place in this world. Bce commentary in which job is said to decline an offer of help from royal physicians, and which inserts religious notes lacking in the canonical book. Job 42 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.
Wherefore i abhor myself aspernor illa, so tremellius. In a synopsis at the beginning of the commentary he locates job within the history of israels religion. The book of job, chapter 1, king james version kjv, strongs concordance, 22 verses. Behind every support specialist, bible study editor, graphic designer, and accountant is a sunday school teacher, kids volunteer, or small group leader. There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of job in easyenglish. 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. The world wide study bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons. The history of job s sufferings, and his patience under them job 1. Job was upright and honest, and yet grew rich, nay, therefore grew rich. Study job 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Eliphaz promises that this cause of complaint shall be removed. Job free bible study notes, commentary, and comments. The life of man may fitly be compared to the waters of a land flood, which spread far, but soon dry up.
With crossreferences for verses, concordances make it easy to understand the meaning of terms and the context in which those words are used. Classic commentaries and studies on job upgrade 17 vols. The seventhday adventist commentary reference series is a set of volumes produced primarily by seventhday adventist scholars, and designed for both scholarly and church member use. The moth worms house is broken whenever the raiment is shaken out, so frail is it. Commentary, new translation and special studies moreshet gordis, robert on. New strongs exhaustive concordance of the bible large print edition. A commentary, critical and explanatory, on the old and new testaments concise bible commentary concordia selfstudy bible concordia selfstudy comentary coursons application commentary, old testament volume 1 genesis job a critical and exegetical commentary on the book of kings daily study bible series. Job had been complaining of restless nights, and that sleep departed from his eyes v. Select book from az list, enter chapter and verse number, and click go. In concordance verse details chapter 1 scripture 1 there was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. Kjv, alternate versions, hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
It takes up less space than the original fiftyvolume set, and not everything in the original set is worth owning. Job 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The book of job a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. Just ask job, the man from uz who clung to gods goodness while all his worldly joys were stripped away. They are derived from the greek word drakon strongs. Resources for the book of job check the scripture index for links and study resources pertaining to a specific pericope. The hawkers poor mans concordance and dictionary satan. This book of job stands by itself, is not connected with any other, and is therefore to be considered alone. A bright light shall illumine it a light that shall ever shine more and more unto the perfect day proverbs 4.
And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. He teaches by the bible, and that is the best book. John downameout of a jobcommentary on the book of jobthe substance of a sermon on job xiv. In this post, we look at the deeply profound book of job. Job had complained of the darkness by which his path was shadowed. Study the bible online using commentary on job and more.
The loss of job s property, and the death of his children. Read job commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. When whirlwinds speak, mike baughman, the hardest question, 2012. Bible commentary seventhday adventistegw vol 18 pdf. And were all in it for the same reasonto fuel the churchs mission of making disciples. Commentaries, history books, and more are linked to this page. The celebrated poet and novelist victor hugo said, tomorrow, if all literature was to be destroyed and it was left to me to retain one work only, i should save job. Commentary on the book of ruth by matthew henry old. The subtitle of bells book reads that it is a book about heaven, hell, and the fate of every person who ever lived. This collection features some of the best commentaries, studies, sermons, and lectures on job. Study job 42 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This only is certain, that it presents a picture of a very early civilisation. It follows that this commentary, like all commentaries, was written by an uninspired, fallible human. Joy is the constant companion of the woman who trusts in the lord.
Read and study gods word with bible study software that has indepth resources such as commentaries, greek and hebrew word tools, concordances, and. When the apostle speaks of the patience of job he immediately takes notice of the end of the lord, that is, of the lord jesus as some understand it, typified by job, jas. And while you can find it in friends, family, and circumstances, unfailing, persistent joy will only ever overflow from your relationship with jesus. I utterly dislike those my former base and bald conceits of thee, my hard and unsavoury speeches, mine impatient and imprudent carriages. But how is it possible to hold onto such joy in times of sorrow. Browse concordance entries oxford biblical studies online. The prose section of the book of job is a gigantic, sweeping drama that encompasses earth and heaven. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible.
Hartleys commentary on job is not as comprehensive or technical as clines work, but it is not written at an introductory level either. Although the book of job is a complex work composed of many different. The authorship and date of the book of job are problems yet unsolved. I used this book as a commentary along with other commentarys when i prepared for a bible study and found it very useful. Job 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. When in the nt job is praised for his patience jas. And there were born unto him seven sons this was a main part of his prosperity, to have such a numerous issue to build up his house and to heir his estate, though it proved to be luctuosa fecunditas, mournful fertility, as jerome said laetas was, who lived to see her children. The book of job is rightly understood to be a masterpiece of hebrew poetry and western literature.
Critical lexicon and concordance to the english and greek nt. The following are five of the most helpful commentaries on this book of scripture. Commentary on the book of job by matthew henry old testament. Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the. A bible concordance is an alphabetical listings of words and phrases found in the holy bible and shows where the terms occur throughout all books of scripture. Thou shalt seek me in the morning, to show me favour, but i shall not be.
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