ヨブ記 2:3-5 JC

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:1-13

This chapter concludes the "Introductory section." It consists of three parts. Job 2:1-6 contain an account of Satan's second appearance in the courts of heaven, and of a second colloquy between him and the Almighty. Job 2:7-10 contain the sequel to this colloquy, viz. Satan's further affliction of Job, and his conduct under it. Verses 11-13 contain an account of the arrival of Job's three special friends to mourn with him and to comfort him; and of their behavior during the first... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:3

And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou conquered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? Thus far is identical with Job 1:1 ( quod vide ). The rest of the verse is additional, having reference to the conduct of Job under his earlier trials ( Job 1:20-22 ). And still he holdeth fast his integrity. This has been justly called "the key-note of the whole book" (Cook). Satan had declared that Job's... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:4

And Satan answered the Lord, and said, Skin for skin . No doubt a proverbial expression, resembling "Eye for eye, tooth for tooth; Tit for tat," and the like; but not expressive of retaliation. Satan means that, to keep his own "skin" intact, a man will sacrifice another's "skin;" even that of his nearest and dearest. Job, he insinuates, submitted to the loss of his children without a murmur, because he feared that otherwise God would stretch forth his hand against his person, and smite it... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:4

The value of life. I. MORE VALUABLE THAN MATERIAL POSSESSIONS . 1 . In origin ; being the breath of God's Spirit, while they are only the work of God's hand. 2 . In nature ; being conscious of its own existence, while they are only dead, insensate things. 3 . In capacities ; being possessed of intellect, reason, conscience, will, while they have only properties and qualities peculiar to matter. 4 . In design ; being intended for the conscious enjoyment... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:4

Satan's proverb. I. THE IMPORT OF IT . That a man will part with everything about him to save his life. II. THE FALSEHOOD OF IT . 1 . Men will part with all outward things to save life. 2 . Some men will even part with a good conscience to save life. 3 . But there are those who would rather die than renounce their integrity. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:4

Satan's old saw (Browning). Satan was defeated in the first trial, but not convinced. With persistent malignity he proceeded to suggest a more severe test. It was no fault of his that the first test, hard as it was, had not gone to the utmost extremity; for he had been expressly limited by the words, "Only upon himself put not forth thine hand" ( Job 2:12 ). He had gone to the full length of his tether, but that had not satisfied him; so he must apply for a larger privilege of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:5

But put forth thine hand now, and touch his bone and his flesh ; i.e. "his person"—any part of his body . And he will curse thee to thy face (see the comment on Job 11:11 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 2:3

Hast thou considered - Notes, Job 1:8.That there is none like him in the earth - The same addition is made here by the Septuagint which occurs in Job 1:1; see the notes at that verse.And still he holdeth fast his integrity - Notwithstanding all the efforts made to show that his piety was the result of mere selfishness. The word “integrity” here תמה tûmmâh means “perfection;” another form of the word which is rendered “perfect” in Job 1:1; see the notes at that verse.Although thou movedst me -... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 2:4

Skin for skin - This is a proverbial expression, whose origin is unknown, nor is its meaning as “a proverb” entirely clear. The general sense of the passage here is plain, for it is immediately explained that a man would give everything which he had to save his life; and the idea here is, that if Job was so afflicted in his body that he was likely to die, he would give up all his religion in order to purchase life. His religion, which had berne the comparatively trifling test before applied to... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 2:5

But put forth thine hand now - Satan felt that he had no power to afflict Job without permission. Malignant as he was, he knew that God only could subject the holy man to this trial - another proof that Satan is under the control of the Almighty, and acts only as he is “permitted” to act in tempting and trying the good.And touch his bone - See the note at Job 1:11. Afflict his body so as to endanger his life. The words “bone” and “flesh” denote the whole body. The idea was, that the whole body... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 2:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 2:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 2:5

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