约伯记 36:8-10 CUNPSS

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:8

And if they be bound in fetters, and be holden in cords of affliction. On the other hand, there are doubtless eases where the righteous suffer adversity—are even "bound in fetters," and "holden in cords of affliction" ( Genesis 39:20 ; Jeremiah 40:1 : Daniel 3:21 ; Matthew 14:3 ; Acts 12:6 ; Acts 16:24 ; Acts 24:27 , etc.). But even here God's vigilance is not relaxed. On the contrary, he watches with the utmost care over their afflictions, apportioning them according to the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:9

Then he sheweth them their work . God, by his chastisements, makes men see what has been faulty in their life's work, in what respects they have been negligent, where they have lapsed into actual sin. Signal afflictions are a call to men to "consider their ways," and search out the nature of their offences. Some afflictions, as sickness and imprisonment, by depriving men of active employment, almost force them to engage in such a retrospect. And their transgressions that they have exceeded ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:10

He openeth also their ear to discipline . It is the especial merit of Elihu's theory of suffering that he views it as far less penal than disciplinary and restorative. Job's sufferings especially he views in this light. Instead of looking upon Job, like his other friends, as a heinous sinner, upon whom Go, I is taking vengeance, he regards him as a person who is being chastised, in love , for some fault or faults that he has committed, to his ultimate advantage and improvement. This,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:10

The ear that is open to discipline. I. SUFFERING IS FOR DISCIPLINE . This is Elihu's great thought, and he returns to it again and again. It is familiar to us, but it seems to have been a new idea in the days of Job, and a fresh revelation for him and his friends. It is not the less important to us because we are well acquainted with it. Still, we have to enter into the meaning of it, and employ it as the key for unlocking the mysteries of our experience. Discipline is very different... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 36:8

And if they be bound in fetters - That is, if the righteous are thrown into prison, and are subjected to oppressions and trials, or if they are chained down, as it were, on a bed of pain, or crushed by heavy calamities, the eye of God is still upon them. Their sufferings should not be regarded either as proof that they are hypocrites, or that God is regardless of them, and is indifferent whether people are good or evil. The true solution of the difficulty was, that God was then accomplishing... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 36:9

Then he showeth them their work - What their lives have been. This he does either by a messenger sent to them Job 33:23, or by their own reflections Job 33:27, or by the influences of his Spirit leading them to a proper review of their lives. The object of their affliction, Elihu says, is to bring them to see what their conduct has been, and to reform what has been amiss. It should not be interpreted either as proof that the afflicted are eminently wicked, as the friends of Job maintained, or... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 36:10

He openeth also their ear to discipline - To teaching; or he makes them willing to learn the lessons which their afflictions are designed to teach; coral). See the notes at Job 33:16. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 36:8-10

Job 36:8-10. If they be bound in fetters If, through the vicissitude of worldly affairs, they are brought from their throne into a prison, as sometimes hath been done. Then he showeth them their work Their evil works: by these afflictions he brings them to a sight of their sins; that then have exceeded That they have greatly sinned by abusing their power and prosperity, which even good men are too prone to do. He openeth also, &c. He inclines them to hearken to what God speaks by... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Job 36:1-33

God’s unknowable purposes (36:1-37:24)Elihu, believing he has all the answers to Job’s questions, says he will now answer Job on God’s behalf (36:1-4). Certainly, God punishes the wicked, but he does not despise all who suffer. If the afflicted are truly righteous, they will soon be exalted (5-7). The reason he afflicts them is to show them their sin. If they repent, they will enjoy renewed and unbroken contentment; if not, they will suffer horrible deaths (8-12).Only the ungodly rebel against... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Job 36:9

transgressions. Hebrew. pasha'. App-44 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:9

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 36:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 36:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 36:10

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 36:8-10

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Job 36:1-33

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Job 36:9

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