Job 18:11 ASV

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Job 18:1-21

Bildad speaks (18:1-21)In an angry outburst, Bildad accuses Job of not answering their arguments directly and of looking for arguments on other matters instead. Job speaks to them as if they were stupid cattle, and speaks to God as if the Creator should change the world to suit Job (18:1-4).Then, with inexcusable heartlessness (in view of the recent calamities in Job’s household), Bildad further describes the punishment that justly falls on the wicked. In his house sorrow will replace happiness... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Job 18:11

drive him to his feet = follow at his feet. Compare 1 Samuel 25:42 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Job 18:11

Job 18:11. And shall drive him to his feet— And shall be spread around at his feet] Houbigant. The same metaphor seems to be continued. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Job 18:11

11. Terrors—often mentioned in this book (Job 18:14; Job 24:17; c.). The terrors excited through an evil conscience are here personified. "Magor-missabib" (Job 24:17- :). drive . . . to his feet—rather, "shall pursue" (literally, "scatter," Habakkuk 3:14) him close "at his heels" (literally, "immediately after his feet," Habakkuk 3:5 1 Samuel 25:42; Hebrew). The image is that of a pursuing conqueror who scatters the enemy [UMBREIT]. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Job 18:5-21

Bildad’s warning concerning the wicked 18:5-21Here are some of the things both Eliphaz and Bildad pointed out concerning the wicked.EliphazThe Wicked . . . BildadJob 15:22-23; Job 15:30experience darknessJob 18:5-6; Job 18:18Job 15:30 b, Job 15:32-33are like unhealthy plantsJob 18:16Job 15:30; Job 15:34are destroyed by fireJob 18:15Job 15:27-31lose their influenceJob 18:7; Job 18:15-16Job 15:21; Job 15:24are terrified by anguishJob 18:11; Job 18:14Job 15:34lose their homesJob 18:6; Job... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Job 18:1-21

Bildad’s Second SpeechBildad replies with a rebuke to Job and a reassertion of the miserable lot of the wicked already asserted by Eliphaz; not so much, however, with covert reference to Job, to whose case the description is largely unsuitable, as in answer to his impeachment of God’s moral government.1-4. Bildad protests against Job’s violent language.2. RV ’How long will ye lay snares for words’; i.e. hunt for arguments. Mark] RV ’consider (the matter).’3. Cp. Job 17:2, Job 17:4-5, Job... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Job 18:11

(11) Shall drive him to his feet.—Comp. Job 15:21. One feels very much tempted to understand this, as the English undoubtedly suggests, shall startle him to his feet, but the true meaning is, more probably, shall chase him at his heels. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Job 18:1-21

XV.A SCHEME OF WORLD RULEJob 18:1-21BILDAD SPEAKSCOMPOSED in the orderly parallelism of the finished mashal, this speech of Bildad stands out in its strength and subtlety and, no less, in its cruel rigour quite distinct among those addressed to Job. It is the most trenchant attack the sufferer has to bear. The law of retribution is stated in a hard collected tone which seems to leave no room for doubt. The force that overbears and kills is presented rather as fate or destiny than as moral... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Job 18:1-21

CHAPTER 18 Bildad’s Second Address 1. New reproaches (Job 18:1-4 ) 2. Once again, the wicked and what they deserve (Job 18:5-21 ) Job 18:1-4 . Bildad has the good sense in this second oration to be very brief. He, like Eliphaz, pays his compliments to Job and reproaches him. How long are you going to speak yet any way! You, you tell us that we are like the beasts, stupid and ignorant! Keep on with your nonsense, you but tear yourself in your anger, it is all unavailing and changes not... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Job 18:1-21

BILDAD'S STRONG REPROOF (vv.1-3) Bildad did not learn from Job's words to be a little more considerate than before, but shows only more strong opposition, reproving Job unjustly. He considered Job's words as being without understanding and advised him to "gain understanding" so that his friends would be more free to speak to him. He asks, "Why are we counted as beasts and regarded as stupid in your sight?" (v.3). No doubt if Bildad had not acted like a beast, Job would not have spoken to... read more