约伯记 38:3 CUVS

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 38:1-3

Let us observe here, 1. Who speaks?The Lord, Jehovah, not a created angel, but the eternal Word himself, the second person in the blessed Trinity, for it is he by whom the worlds were made, and that was no other than the Son of God. The same speaks here that afterwards spoke from Mount Sinai. Here he begins with the creation of the world, there with the redemption of Israel out of Egypt, and from both is inferred the necessity of our subjection to him. Elihu had said, God speaks to men and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 38:3

Gird up now thy loins like a man ,.... Like a man of valour that girds on his harness for battle: Job is bid to prepare for the controversy the Lord was entering into with him; and bring forth his strong reasons and most powerful arguments in his own defence. The allusion is to the custom in the eastern countries, where they wore long garments, to gird them about their loins, when they engaged in work or war. Job had blustered what he would do, and now he is dared to it; see Job 23:4 ; ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 38:3

Gird up now thy loins - I will not confound thee with my terrors; dismiss all fearful apprehensions from thy mind; now act like a man, כגבר kegeber , like a hero: stand and vindicate thyself. For I will demand of thee - I will ask thee a series of questions more easy of solution than those which thou hast affected to discuss already; and then thou shalt have the opportunity of answering for thyself. The most impressive and convincing manner of arguing is allowed to be that by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 38:1-3

Jehovah to Job: the first answer-the theophany. I. THE LORD 'S APPEARANCE TO JOB . 1 . The time of this appearance. At the close of Elihu's address. Not too soon, when neither had Elihu finished his expositions nor had Job's heart been suitably prepared for such an interview as he was on the eve of obtaining, but precisely at the moment when the purpose of his coming was most likely to be effected. God never mistimes any of his visits to his people, whether he comes for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 38:1-41

The tone of the appeal is sustained at a high pitch, and the entire passage is one of extraordinary force and eloquence. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 38:2-3

God's answer. This is perplexing. When after long delays God has at length appeared, we expect him to clear up all doubts and to fully vindicate his providence to Job, while he also vindicates Job in the presence of the three friends. But God acts in a very different way, and rather seems to defend darkness and mystery than to shed light. Yet if we look into the matter carefully we shall see that all the light that could be given with profit comes through the new impression of awe and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 38:3

Gird up now thy loins like a man . Job had desired to contend with God, to plead with him, and argue out his case ( Job 9:32-35 ; Job 13:3 , Job 13:18-22 ; Job 23:4-7 ; Job 31:35 ). God now offers to grant his request, and bids him stand forth "as a man'" and "gird himself" for the contest, which he has challenged. For I will demand of thee, and answer thou me . He will begin with interrogatories which Job must answer; then Job will be entitled to put questions to him. Job,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 38:3

Gird up now thy loins like a man - To gird up the loins, is a phrase which has allusion to the mode of dress in ancient times. The loose flowing robe which was commonly worn, was fastened with a girdle when men ran, or labored, or engaged in conflict; see the notes at Matthew 5:38-41. The idea here is, “Make thyself as strong and vigorous as possible; be prepared to put forth the highest effort.” God was about to put him to a task which would require all his ability - that of explaining the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 38:3

Job 38:3. Gird up now thy loins If thou hast the courage to argue the case with me, as thou hast often desired, make thyself ready for the debate. For I will demand of thee Hebrew, אשׁאלךְ , eshelecha, I will ask thee questions; which he does in the following verses; and answer thou me הודיעני , hodigneeni, make me know, or, inform me, concerning the things about which I inquire of thee. Give answers to my questions. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Job 38:1-38

38:1-42:17GOD’S ANSWERControl of the natural world (38:1-38)Possibly an approaching storm was what prompted Elihu’s poetic praise of the God of nature (see 36:27-37:5). If so, that storm now broke, and through it the voice of God spoke to Job. Job had repeatedly challenged God to a contest. God now accepts (38:1-3).In his reply, God asks Job questions that he cannot answer, in order to show him how little he knows of the mind and activity of the Almighty. God begins his ironical questioning of... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 38:1-3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 38:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 38:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 38:1-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 38:1-41

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 38:2-3

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 38:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 38:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 38:3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Job 38:1-38

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