Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:8
And if they be bound in fetters - These are means which God uses, not of punishment, but of correction. read more
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Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:9
He showeth them their work - He shows them the exceeding sinfulness of sin. That they have exceeded - יתגברו yithgabbaru , "that they have strengthened themselves," and did not trust in the living God; and therefore they would not help themselves when trouble came. read more
Adam Clarke
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:10
He openeth also their ear - He gives them to understand the reason why they are thus corrected, and commands them to return from those iniquities which have induced him to visit them with afflictions and distresses. read more
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:11
If they obey and serve him - There may appear in the course of Providence to be some exceptions to this general rule; but it is most true, that this is literally or spiritually fulfilled to all the genuine followers of God. Every man is happy, in whatsoever circumstances, whose heart is unreservedly dedicated to his Maker. read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:1-21
Elihu to Job: 3. A sermon on the Divine administration. I. THE PREACHER INTRODUCES HIMSELF . 1 . As having something further to say. A man who has nothing to communicate should not emerge from the safe regions of obscurity which Providence designs he should adorn. But alas! of preachers, orators, lecturers, talkers, who babble on without contributing anything to elucidate their themes or enlighten their hearers, however much to gratify themselves, the number is legion.... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:1-33
The two chapters, Job 36:1-33 ; Job 37:1-24 , form a single discourse, and ought not to have been separated; or, at any rate, not so unskilfully as they are, in the middle of a description of a thunderstorm. They constitute a final appeal to Job, who is exhorted to submission, resignation, and patience, in consideration of God's inscrutability, and of his perfect justice, wisdom, and strength. Job 36:1-33 begins with a short preface ( Job 36:1-4 ), in which Elihu seeks to prove his... 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
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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:7
He withdraweth not his eyes - Exactly similar to those words of David, Psalm 34:15 ; : "The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous." But with kings are they on the throne - I think the words should be read thus: - "But with kings upon the throne shall he place them; and they shall be exalted for ever." The word וישיבם vaiyeshibem , he will establish or place them, should be added to the first clause, as I have done; and then the sense becomes much clearer. Instead of da fo לנצח ... read more