David guzik commentary on job 1, where satan asks god for permission to attack. 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. Book of job complete bible commentary verse by verse and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Though i were righteous though i were blameless, it would prove me perverse. Enduring word bible commentary of the whole bible with.
In this bible story from the book of job, there is a wealthy man named job residing in an area called uz with his extended family and vast flocks. This commentary has been through advanced theological checking. Job was blameless, meaning no sin was found in him. The book of job bible commentary ebook by matthew henry. Copeland this study guide is from the executable outlines series, a collection of sermon outlines and bible study lessons by mark a. Approximately 2 million christians who work, pastors, scholars and others access it free online every year. Pratte, each commentary urges students to honor scripture as the inspired. Book of job complete bible commentary verse by verse. Key personalities of this book include job, eliphaz the temanite, bildad the shuhite, zophar the naamathite, and elihu the buzite. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching.
Job is sure that god does not discover things, nor judge of them, as men do. It is possible that job is the oldest of any book of the bible written approximately 21001800 b. Bible story of job verses and summary bible study tools. This section of the catholic bible contains the complete content of the book of job, chapter 1 with numbers and text of individual verses from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible. Lamentations free bible commentary in easy english.
A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Job 1, new international version niv the bible app. For personal study, i suggest you start at the beginning of a chapter or book. This expression is used repeatedly to refer to inspired scripture. Job 1 niv prologue in the land of uz there bible gateway. Job 1 commentary spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. David guzik commentary on job 1, where satan asks god for permission to attack job, who endures catastrophic loss, but does not blame god for it. It teaches humility as god reminds job who is really in control, steadfastness as job refuses to curse god despite his circumstances, and joy and reward when the latter part of. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness.
To begin with, we read of jobs location, name, and personal character in relation to god in verse 1. The crivoice bible study focuses on what you personally might learn and apply in your life. He is blameless and upright, constantly mindful to live in a righteous manner job 1. Study the bible online using commentary on job and more. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. A commentary on the new testament from the talmud and hebraica by john lightfoot.
Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. Read your own bible, the bible as quoted on this site, and my comments. Bible exposition commentary versebyverse commentary. Read and study job, including book summary, with the versebyverse bible commentary. There was a man in the land of uz whose name was job. An integrated digital bible study library including complete notes from the niv study bible and the nkjv macarthur study bible is just a step away. The most popular bible verses from job top verses bible. If job will pretend to be a rival with god, especially if he pretend to be a judge of his actions, he must be able to do this.
However, the date when the book was written and by whom it was. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. This book waiting on god in difficult times by warren wiersbe is a great book explaning generally the bible book of job and the larger picture.
The big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight. 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 book of job is acclaimed as one of the great literary books of the old testament. Read book of job complete bible commentary verse by verse by matthew henry available from rakuten kobo. 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. Again there was a day when the sons of god came to present themselves before the lord, and satan came also among them to present himself before the lord. One would then expect that there are many ways to look at and learn from job. It is here supposed that god can do it and will do it himself, else he would not have put it thus upon job. As the first poetic book of the english bible, job introduces the reader to the. Read job commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
For a broader view look at the comments in the right column. Job is an unlikely candidate because the book s message rests on job s ignorance of the events that occurred in heaven as they were related to his ordeal. One talmudic tradition suggests moses as author since the land of uz 1. Study guide for job 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus one. Originally printed in 1560, believers can read the scripture along with study assistance unashamedly rooted in the theology of calvin, luther, zwingli, and other reformation leaders. This is another volume in the series of bible commentaries of matthew henry. The justice job is here challenged to do, and that is to bring the proud low with a look. The book of job is considered being part of the poetic books job, psalms, proverbs, ecclesiastes, and song of songs in todays bible editions. The book of job is often upheld as an example of godly patience while suffering.
Study job using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Still,i learned a lot and all in all a solid book about poor job,his 3 friends,a wiser young friend,and gods rebuttal. Job 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, charles haddon spurgeon. The authorship and date of the book of job are problems yet unsolved. And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is. Commentary on the book of job logos bible software.
Read the book of job from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. Recommended sites bible info questions with answers in major world languages. About the author matthew henry was born at broad oak, iscoyd, a farmhouse on the borders of flintshire and shropshire, wales, united kingdom. Job with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. One author says it is no less than eight types of literature rolled up in one book. Bible explained bible commentary study of each verse in. Barton writes a comprehensive introduction to the book of job, as well as a verse by verse commentary on the entire text. The author, date, and place of the book of job are all uncertain. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. We can see the reverse progress starting at job 19. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. However, the book of job is also called the most theological book of the entire old testament theology study and commentary on the existence and attributes of a god.
The end of jobs dispute will not come until later, but the end of our dispute with god is available now in jesus christ. You can find the best commentary on job for you using the tools on the right side. These stories focus on jobs trials at the hands of god and how he deals with them. And the lord said to satan, from where do you come. The enduring word bible commentary is structured by each book of the bible. Its author is unknown yet it is possible that job himself wrote it. 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.
Job began this chapter with the language of the lawcourt if one wished to contend with him, job 9. Commentary on the book of job by matthew henry old. He was the greatest man among all the people of the east. Bible commentaries of matthew henry book 3 thanks for sharing. The book of job a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. Covering almost passages of scripture, it incorporates a wealth of applications, examples, and ilustrations in. The theology of work bible commentary is the only commentary covering what every book of the bible says about work. Although most of the book consists of the words of job and his friends, job himself was not the author. The ot daily bible study series, job looks at personal learning and the theology of late old testament judaism. 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. Visit the eo web site to browse and download the material for church or personal use. Churches, theological seminaries and bible schools will find an excellent aid in this biblical commentary on the book of job. In the land of uz there lived a man whose name was job.
There are no references to the law of moses, the tabernacle, the priesthood, the judges or kings, etc. This only is certain, that it presents a picture of a very early civilisation. One would not know it from the first few verses, but the book of job is about an. 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. These stories focus on job s trials at the hands of god and how he deals with them.
Richison exposes the mind of god to the mind of man by expounding individual books of gods word versebyverse each study expounds a passage, forms a principle out of that passage, and shows how to apply that principle to your life. In this volume, the entire text of the book of job is commented with notes of each chapter. Job chapter 40 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Job 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Book of job complete bible commentary verse by verse ebook. It presents us with an exposition of the book of providence, and a clear and satisfactory solution of many of the difficult and obscure passages of it. The theology of work bible commentary bible commentary. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. The book of job teaches us many things about the devil. To help your study time, each chapter has the main point extracted from the text. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Job certainly did suffer, but there is more to his story than just his suffering. We are told that job was perfect and upright, yet i am sure that he was not free from tendencies to evil, he was not. Read and study job 38 with the verse by verse bible commentary.
Job 1 kjv there was a man in the land of uz, bible gateway. The book of job is rightly understood to be a masterpiece of hebrew poetry and western literature. 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. People of the roman catholic faith can this useful short summary of these bible scriptures for an online catholic bible study course or biblical studies. The latter could be dated anytime from the reign of solomon to the time of israels exile in babylonia. He felt as though there was nothing he could do to. This commentary will help you better understand the gods word. 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 verse by verse through bible books. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of lamentations. Job free bible study notes, commentary, and comments.
It does not go verse by verse nor does he agree with me the about the leviathin. Genesis 3 commentary genesis 12 commentary genesis 15 commentary. Additionally, the main point is then organized in an easy to follow outline that flows through the bible text. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. Job and his friends thought that god made job suffer. Although the author was an israelite, he mentions nothing of israels history. 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. Job s friends did not blame satan for job s troubles. Book of job matthew henrys bible commentary concise.