Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the book of psalms, and some after the proverbs, which perhaps. Study the bible online using commentary on job and more. The thirtysecond chapter, and the thirtythird, as far as the twentysecond verse, are expounded. The loss of jobs property, and the death of his children. Though his patience had not its perfect work, his repentance for his impatience had. Job 10 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. It is certainly not a sermon actually, but could serve to help prepare wither a single sermon or a series regarding this book. The account of jobs piety and prosperity comes before the history of his great afflictions, showing that neither will secure from troubles. There is a mediator, a daysman, or umpire, for us, even gods own beloved son, who has purchased peace for us with the blood of his cross, who is able to save to the uttermost all who come unto god through him. Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the book of psalms, and some after the proverbs, which perhaps has given occasion to some learned men to imagine it to have been written by isaiah or some of the later prophets. Commentary on the book of job chapter fortytwo by wm w wells. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible job.
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. Commentary on the book of job here is my rather lengthy work concerning the book of job. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents. Spurgeon sermons from the book of job volume 1 contents job 1. Verses 16 the words of job justifying himself were ended, ch. She does not intermeddle in the concerns of other peoples houses.
It is plain, from this history, that the lord watched over his servant job with the affection of a wise and loving father. Old testament library otl paperback 9780664222185 by norman c. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. Book of job matthew henry bible commentary complete. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Buy the new matthew henry commentary first by matthew henry, martin h. Job 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. The believer, who knows that a few drops of this bitter cup are more dreadful than the sharpest outward afflictions, while he is favoured with a sweet sense of the love and presence of god, will not be surprised to find that job proved a man of like passions with. This book of job stands by itself, is not connected with any other, and is therefore to be considered alone. Jobs complaint of god, as one that could not be appeased and would not relent, was the language of his corruption. Commentary on the book of job chapter four by wm w wells. Read matthew pooles exposition of this amazing chapter and then compare it with the other great exposition of job 38 that weve posted by matthew henry. The book of job tells the story of a man called job.
Verses 1031 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. The cheaper edition published in 2010 the new matthew henry commentary. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible matthew henry on. This commentary covers every chapter and nearly every verse in the bible, providing a thorough commentary on the holy scriptures. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. In the introduction, ewald gives context to the format, content, and style of the book as poem. There is an evil spirit, the enemy of god, and of all righteousness, who is continually seeking to distress, to lead astray, and, if possible, to destroy those who love god. He lived soon after abraham, or perhaps before that patriarch. Gregory the great moralia in job morals on the book.
Almost everyone is familiar with the beatitudes given. Another great doctrine of the faith, particularly set forth in the book of job, is that of providence. In this volume, norman habel takes on the humbling task of writing a commentary on such a classic work as the book of job. God proceeds here to show job what little reason he had to charge him with unkindness who was so compassionate to the inferior creatures and took such a tender care of them, or to boast of himself, and his own good deeds before god, which were nothing to the divine mercies. The classic work with updated language is the abridged concise edition. However what eliphaz is ignorant of is that if god worked this way, a big question posed in this book would go unanswered. Unfortunately, this has not been made clear enough. Commentary on the book of job sermon by eric hanson, job 1.
The more expensive edition published in 20 the new matthew henry commentary. Study job using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. A good man asks why, author kevin perrotta walks us through the key points in the book of job and helps us understand suffering, justice, and love in a new light for busy adults who want to study the bible but dont know where to begin, six. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible 1710 j o b chap. Most likely it was written by job himself, and it is the most ancient book in existence.
Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the. Henrys reputation rests upon his renowned commentary, an exposition of the old and new testaments 170810, known also as matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible. Brief explanations of the technical resources used in this commentary. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of job. 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. Job, psalms, proverbs, ecclesiastes, song of solomon prophetic books 17. He systematically goes over each section of job as a drama, highlighting the contentions and resolutions throughout. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible by matthew henry. He was upright in his dealings both with god and man, was faithful to his promises, steady in his. This work was published before january 1, 1925, and is in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago. Job 3 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on.
Complete and unabridged unabridged, reprint, new by henry, matthew isbn. If youd like to study verses 1223 read our job 9 explained article and our job 9 summary for verses 2435. This book is so called from job, whose prosperity, afflictions, and restoration, are here recorded. Resources matthew henry s commentary job chapter 1 verses 612 verses 612 job was not only so rich and great, but withal so wise and good, and had such an interest both in heaven and earth, that one would think the mountain of his prosperity stood so strong that it could not be moved. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the book of job. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible is an exhaustive study tool, used by countless scholars and laymen for well over 100 years. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of job kindle edition by henry, matthew. The presbyterian ministers enduring scriptural insights and prayerful, penetrating reflections comprise a rich resource for personal devotions, bible studies, and lesson and sermon preparation. He also examines the date and history of job as well. Job 3 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity.
He lived to complete it only as far as to the end of the acts, but after his death other likeminded authors prepared the remainder from henrys manuscripts. So these three men ceased answering job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. Then the wrath of elihu, the son of barachel the buzite, of the family of ram, was aroused against job. Matthew henry eve was not taken out of adams head to top him, neither out of his feet to be trampled on by him, but out of his side to be equal with. He is easy to read and does a fine job of explaining even the difficult passages. The history of job s sufferings, and his patience under them job 1. Welcome to our job 9 commentary, where well study the first 11 verses of job, chapter 9.
Job 32 the stage is clear, for job and his three friends have sat down, and neither he nor they have any thing more to say. German bible scholar georg ewald turns his attention to the book of job in this commentary. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source. Brief definitions of hebrew verbal forms that impact exegesis. Job overview matthew henrys complete commentary on the. Job 42 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Job overview matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. The words of job judging and condemning himself began, ch.
Job chapter 32 matthew henry complete commentary on. Study the bible online using commentary on job 42 and more. Verses 612 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. In the beginning of this book we had jobs patience under his troubles, for an example. Bible commentaries matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible job. Excerpt giving pooles commentary on job chapter 38. Buy matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible harcdr by henry, michael isbn.
The loss of job s property, and the death of his children. The classic work with updated language 9780310253990 by matthew henry, martin manser. Job 31 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Twenty chapters of the book of proverbs beginning with. 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, james 5. The book of job helps us work through one of the most difficult questions that confronts us in life. Job 1 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. Study job 3 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. Read job commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. By gods grace the temptations of worldly wealth may be overcome.
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