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The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:3

I will fetch my knowledge from afar . In neither case does the performance justify the pretentious character of the preface. Elihu's arguments are, for the most part, trite and commonplace. And will ascribe righteousness to my Maker . I will show, i.e; that God is righteous and just (comp. Job 34:10 , Job 34:12 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:3

Knowledge fetched from afar. I. KNOWLEDGE MUST BE FETCHED FROM AFAR . True to his character, the brilliant but pretentious young Elihu makes an ostentatious claim to having gone far for the knowledge that he is now about to declare. It might be said that many precious truths lie at our feet ready for us if only we would have the humility to stoop for them. Diamonds sparkle in the dust; we need not be for ever straining after the stars. Still, there is a knowledge that can only... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:4

For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee . The words sound arrogant; but perhaps Elihu does not mean any more than W pledge himself to speak truthfully, and to say only what he has perfect knowledge of. It is clear that he speaks of himself, net of God (Stanley Loathes). in the second clause of the verse, as in the first. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:5

Behold, God is mighty . The preface over, the argument to prove God's justice begins. First, he "is mighty." How unlikely that any one who is mighty—nay, almighty—should be unjust! Next, he despiseth not any. Job has wrongly charged him with "despising the work of his own hands." In truth, he despises nothing that he has made. "Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall to the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered" ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:5

The might and mercy of God. The remarkable thought here brought before us is the juxtaposition of God's might and mercy. He is both powerful and pitiful, majestic and condescending, infinite and sympathetic. I. GOD 'S MIGHT DOES NOT DESTROY HIS MERCY , It is only a very low and earthly view that could lead us to suppose that it might do so. When small men are lifted up they begin to display their littleness by despising those who are beneath them. But no such conduct can be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:5-17

The perfectness of the Divine ways. Elihu continues to speak on God's behalf. He defends the Divine ways from what he esteems to be Job's reflections upon them. He will fain "ascribe righteousness ' to his "Maker." The perfectness and justness of the ways of him who is "mighty in strength and wisdom" is traced by Elihu in many instances. Though greatly exalted, God does not look disdainfully upon man; nor doth he despise the work of his own hands. His perfect work is seen— I. IN HIS ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 36:3

I will fetch my knowledge from afar - What I say shall not be mere commonplace. It shall be the result of reflection on subjects that lie out of the ordinary range of thought. The idea is, that he did not mean to go over the ground that had been already trodden, or to suggest such reflections as would occur to anyone, but that he meant to bring his illustrations from abstruser matters, and from things that had escaped their attention. He in fact appeals to the various operations of nature - the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 36:4

For truly my words shall not be false - This is designed to conciliate attention. It is a professed purpose to state nothing but truth. Even in order to vindicate the ways of God he would state nothing but what would bear the most rigid examination. Job had charged on his friends a purpose “to speak wickedly for God;” to make use of unsound arguments in vindicating his cause, (see the notes at Job 13:7-8), and Elihu now says that “he” will make use of no such reasoning, but that all that he... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 36:5

Behold, God is Mighty - This is the first consideration which Elihu urges, and the purpose seems to be to affirm that God is so great that he has no occasion to modify his treatment of any class of people from a reference to himself. He is wholly independent of all, and can therefore be impartial in his dealings. If it were otherwise; if he were dependent upon human beings for any share of his happiness, he might be tempted to show special favor to the great and to the rich; to spare the mighty... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 36:2-4

Job 36:2-4. Suffer me a little Give me thy patient attention but a little longer, and I have done. I will show I have yet to speak on God’s behalf That I have not yet said all that can be said to justify God’s dispensations toward thee. I will fetch my knowledge from afar From remote times, and places, and things. I will not confine my discourse to any particular case, but will justify God by declaring his great and glorious works of creation and providence, both in the heaven and the... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:5-17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 36:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 36:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 36:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 36:2-4

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