It is found in the third section of the biblical canon known as the ketuvim writings. He had the greatest faith but satan told god that he was only reverent because god had blessed him. 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. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. The king james version bible commentary is a complete verse by verse commentary. An introduction to the book of job an argument of the book of job selected bibliography of the book of job other resources. Satan goes to god with a desire, and he must get permission to carry it out.
This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of the king. The book of job is considered being part of the poetic books job, psalms, proverbs, ecclesiastes, and song of songs in todays bible editions. Job 39 king james bible kjv book of job bible history online. The scripture speaks thus to teach us that god directs the affairs of the world. The book of job is often referred to as one of the great classics of world literature. This book of job stands by itself, is not connected with any other, and is therefore to be. Job 3 king james bible kjv book of job bible history online. Kjv bible verses from job offer free, online access, for those of the christian faith, to study scriptural passages for biblical studies, contained in the words. What do we learn about satan in the book of job, and how should that help us in our trials. Job was a wealthy man with seven sons and three daughters. Satan replied to god, i have travelled across the world. But the odious judgments made by his friends caution us against making toocertain application of any model to our own lives. 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. The theology of work bible commentary is the only commentary covering what every book of the bible says about work.
David guzik commentary on job 1, where satan asks god for permission to attack job, who. Although most of the book consists of the words of job and his friends, job himself was not the author. Job is the last of the three books that explore these themes of biblical. We cannot be sure that we shall look through the darkness of our present troubles and see good days after them in this world. The theology of work bible commentary bible commentary. Job 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the bible. Then satan answered the lord, and said, from going to and fro in the earth, and from. Shop our wide selection of bibles in translations including kjv, niv, nkjv, esv, and more.
We hope that you find the job summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of job. Covering almost passages of scripture, it incorporates a wealth of applications, examples, and ilustrations in. New king james version nkjv, 1982, 1988 by thomas nelson. This is an awesome thing to realize, that satan does nothing in this world except by gods permissive will.
The book of job, book of hebrew scripture that is often counted among the masterpieces of world literature. This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of. Job was blameless, meaning no sin was found in him. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of job in easyenglish. Job 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. 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. Top 5 commentaries on the book of job ligonier ministries. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Job proves faithful to god in prosperity and in adversity. The author, date, and place of the book of job are all uncertain. Study job 1 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better. Approximately 2 million christians who work, pastors, scholars and others access it free online every year. Of the malice of satan against him, and the permission he obtained to try his constancy v.
Addressing the problem of theodicy the vindication of the justice of god in the light of humanitys suffering it is a. Hear attentively the noise of his voice, and the sound that goeth out of his mouth. The first thing we should learn is that satan is subordinate to god. All this is here described to us after the manner of men.
This post is adapted from the bible study job by eric ortlund. The bible book of job with full chapters, footnotes and bible commentary to aid your bible search, reading, and study. To prove him wrong, god killed all of jobs children and destroyed his wealth. If we remember the content of serpents appeal to eve, your eyes will be opened, and you will be like god, knowing good and evil genesis 3. Commentaries, history books, and more are linked to this page. Jobs frustration with the power and majesty of god. The book of job is one of the literary masterpieces of all time, and provides a profound discussion on the suffering of a just man. Job bible book with full chapters king james version. Commentary on job 14 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Jobs wealth, with his wisdom, entitled him to the honour and power he had in his country, which he describes ch.
Commentary on the book of job logos bible software. Job, possibly the strangest book in the bible, is based on legends going back thousands of years, and is written in a very unusual form of. Barton writes a comprehensive introduction to the book of job, as well as a versebyverse commentary on the entire text. The prose prologue chapters one and two and the epilogue 42.
Bibles for study, worship, outreach, reading, journaling, and devotion. The book of job is one of the great masterpieces of the worlds literature, if not indeed the greatest. Tom constables expository notes on job this is also available in the net. 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. Study guide for job 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. Only the scriptures provide an infallible, authoritatively inspired revelation of gods will for man 2 timothy 3. At this also my heart trembleth, and is moved out of his place. Addressing the problem of theodicy the vindication of the justice of god in the light of humanitys suffering. There is an evident reference here to wounds inflicted by poisoned arrows, and to the burning fever occasioned by such wounds, producing such an intense parching thirst as to dry up all the moisture in the system, stop all the. Job 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. For 300 years, believers have turned to matthew henrys timeless commentary for clear, concise help in understanding the bible and relating its wisdom to practical christian living. 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.
Job with book summary versebyverse bible commentary posted. It follows that this commentary, like all commentaries, was written by an uninspired, fallible human. Job 1 kjv there was a man in the land of uz, bible gateway. Some of the wrong thinking about works is derived from martin luthers teaching that salvation is by faith alone, a statement that does not appear in the bible it is true that god gives salvation through his merciful gift of gra. Commentary on the book of job bible study notes and comments.
The books theme is the eternal problem of unmerited suffering, and it is named after its central. The king james version bible commentary is a complete versebyverse commentary. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. Jobs story invites us to consider what it means that god runs the world. The nlt filament bible combines a beautifully printed compact bible presented in a single column text format with the informationrich capability of the filament app. Within this bible you can access bible commentary, history, helps, sermons, and more. Job 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. This is the holy book of job, known simply as the book of job. The book of job is rightly understood to be a masterpiece of hebrew poetry and western literature.
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. In a word, job was the greatest of all the men of the east. Sep 15, 2012 this is the holy book of job, known simply as the book of job. As the first poetic book of the english bible, job introduces the reader to the idea of hebrew. The creation of the world, and the government of it, are here admirably.
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