约伯记 40:1-5 CUVS

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 40:1-2

Moreover the Lord . Jehovah ' as in Job 38:1 and in the opening chapters (see the comment on Job 12:9 ). Answered Job, and said, Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? rather, Can he that reproveth contend with the Almighty? (see the Revised Version). Does Job, the reprover, think that he can really contend with the Almighty? If so, then he that reproveth God, let him answer it; or, let him answer this; let him answer, that is, what has been urged in ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 40:1-2

Contending with the Almighty. Job has been contending with the Almighty, and now God confronts him with the fact. This is the practical point to which we have come after being led through the picture-gallery of nature which has revealed to us the greatness of God in contrast with the littleness of man. I. WE ARE TEMPTED TO CONTEND WITH GOD . 1 . By our liberty. We have freedom of thought as well as freedom of will. Thus we seem to be able to turn round and take up a... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 40:1-5

Between the first and the second part of the Divine discourse, at the end of which Job wholly humbles himself ( Job 42:1-6 ), is interposed a short appeal on the part of tile Almighty, and a short reply on Job's part, which, however, is insufficient. God calls upon Job to make good his charges (verses 1, 2). Job declines, acknowledges himself to be of no account, and promises silence and submission for the future (verses 3-5). But something more is needed; and therefore the discourse is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 40:1-5

Jehovah to Job: the first answer-the application. I. JEHOVAH 'S CONDESCENSION TOWARDS JOB . 1 . In listening with patient silence to Job ' s censures and complaints. "Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him?" literally, "Shall the reprover [ i.e. of God] contend in contending with the Almighty?" This is the first formal notice taken by Jehovah of the fact that Job had indulged in censorious reflections against the Divine character and administration. They... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 40:1-5

Conclusion of Jehovah's address: reply of Job: lowliness in the presence of Jehovah. The words of Jehovah express this— I. THAT THE DIVINE WORKS PRESENT A TRIUMPHANT CHALLENGE TO HUMAN INTELLIGENCE . (Verse 2.) Can man surpass them? Can he even imitate them? What can he do but silently admire them, and adore the Author of them? Therefore the serious contemplation of the works of God is well fitted to silence an ignorant criticism, and quell the idle murmurs of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 40:3-4

Then Job answered, the Lord, and said, Behold, I am vile ; literally, I am light ; i.e. I am of small account (see the Revised Version). It would be absurd for one so weak and contemptible to attempt to argue with the Almighty. What shall I answer thee? or, What should I answer thee! What should I say, if I were to attempt a reply? I will lay mine hand upon my mouth (see the comment on Job 21:5 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 40:3-5

Humility. Job, unconvicted of a lack of integrity or willing departure from the law of rectitude, is nevertheless capable of self-humiliation, and, like all sensitive spiritual persons, is quick to mark his own faults in presence of a purer model. He is now bowed to the very earth. The Lord had spoken and showed Job his littleness and insignificance, and yet Job had ventured to defend himself in presence of the dealings of Jehovah. Now he is humbled and subdued. The process of the Divine... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 40:4

Humbled before God. At length Job is brought near to the state of mind that God desires to see in him. Proud and defiant before the unwise and unjust attacks of his human accusers, he is humbled in the dust in presence of the revelation of God. I. THE VISION OF GOD IN HIS WORKS HUMBLES US . Job has seen a succession of vivid pictures of the works of God in nature. They all transcend human efforts. Then how great must the Author of nature be! How small are we in his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 40:5

Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but l will proceed no further . The meaning is, "I have already spoken, not once, but more than once. Now I will be silent; I will say no more.' There is a sort of recognition that the arguments used were futile, but not a full and complete confession, as in Job 42:3 . read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 40:1

Moreover, the Lord answered Job - The word “answered” is used here as it is often in the Scriptures, not to denote a reply to what had been immediately said, but to take up or continue an argument. What God said here was designed as a reply to the spirit which Job had so frequently manifested. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 40:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 40:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 40:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 40:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 40:1-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 40:3-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 40:3-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 40:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 40:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 40:1

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