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Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 22:21

With him, i.e. with God, as appears both from Job 22:23, where he is expressed, and from the nature of the thing, there being no other way to happiness. Renew thy acquaintance and converse with God by prayer, which thou hast restrained, Job 15:4. and repentance for all thy sins, and true humiliation under his hand, and hearty compliance with all his commands, and diligent care to serve and enjoy him; and be no longer estranged from God, as thou now art. Be at peace: this is either, 1. A... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 22:22

Take the law and rule whereby thou governest thy thoughts, and words, and whole life, not from profane heathens, whose opinion concerning God’s providence thou hast embraced, nor from thy own vain imaginations or violent passions, which have led thee into thy present errors and miscarriages, but from God, and from his word, and from his law, which is written in thy own mind, and from the doctrines and instructions of the holy men of God, who are all of our mind in this matter. Lay up his words... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 22:23

To the Almighty; or, home to the Almighty; or, so as to reach to the Almighty, and be joined to him. The Hebrew phrase is extraordinary, and emphatical, and implies a thorough and effectual turning not only from sin, (which a hypocrite may do in great part, at least for a time, upon carnal motives, and without any respect or love to God,) but also unto God, so as to love him, and cleave to him, and sincerely devote a man’s self to his fear and service. And he expresseth it in this manner,... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 22:24

Gold; solid or choice gold, as the word signifies. As dust, i.e. in great abundance. Or, upon the dust, or ground; it shall be so plentiful, and therefore vile, that thou shalt not lock it up in chests and treasuries, but scatter it any where, and let it lie even upon the ground. As the stones of the brook; as plentifully as if the places of gold were but so many pebble stones, which are to be found in and near every brook. Or, for the stones, i.e. instead of them. Or, in the rock, or among the... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 22:25

God by his special and watchful providence shall protect thee from all dangers and calamities. Heb. thy defences, or munitions. One God shall keep thee as safely as many munitions. Plenty of silver, Heb. silver of strength, i.e. which by God’s blessing shall be thy defence, Ecclesiastes 7:12. Or, silver of heights, i.e. high and heaped up like a mountain. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Job 22:26

For; — so this verse contains a reason why he might confidently expect all those former outward blessings, because he should have God’s favour, which is the spring and foundation of them. Or, surely, or, yea, moreover; for this particle chi is sometimes used by way of aggravation, or amplification, as Genesis 45:26; 1 Samuel 14:41; Isaiah 7:9; Isaiah 32:13. And this suits very well here; yea, God will do greater things than these for thee. Thou shalt have thy delight in the Almighty; thou shalt... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Job 22:1-30

THIRD SPEECH OF ELIPHAZ THE TEMANITERemonstrates with Job on his self-righteousness, and plainly charges him with grievous transgressions as the cause of his present sufferings; concludes with promises of prosperity and blessing on his repentance.I. Reproves his apparent pride and self-righteousness (Job 22:2-4) God laid under no obligation by his piety. “Can a man be profitable unto God as he that is wise is profitable to himself? (or, when he by acting wisely profits himself; Margin, ‘if he... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Job 22:21

Job 22:21 I. Is there such a thing among men as peace, a deep and true peace, without any acquaintance with God? (1) Suppose the case of one possessing high intelligence allied with all the ordinary virtues of human life, but who lacks entirely any personal faith in God as a Person. If you ask if his nature is at peace, he answers, Yes; I have no fear, no trouble, except that which comes by ignorance or inattention to law. Life is not long; I shall soon be in the dust, and that will be the end... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Job 22:21

DISCOURSE: 473ACQUAINTANCE WITH GODJob 22:21. Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace.IN estimating the characters and conduct of men, we must make great allowance for their prejudices and mistakes. Unless we take into our consideration the erroneous idea which Job’s friends had conceived respecting the dealings of Providence with men, we shall be ready to view them in a most unfavourable light. Even with this allowance we scarcely know how to account for the extreme uncharitableness of... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Job 22:1-30

Chapter 22So Eliphaz takes up the argument now. And the same old story: he accuses Job of being wicked and he actually makes many bad accusations. He said,Can a man be profitable unto God, as he that is wise may be profitable to himself? Is there any pleasure to the Almighty, that you are righteous? or is it any gain to him, that you make your ways perfect? Will he reprove thee for the fear of thee? or will he enter into thee with judgment? ( Job 22:2-4 )In other words, "Job, do you think that... read more

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