E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Job 36:26
is great. See note on Job 36:5 . His years. Figure of speech Anthropopatheia. App-6 . read more
is great. See note on Job 36:5 . His years. Figure of speech Anthropopatheia. App-6 . read more
26. ( :-). God's greatness in heaven and earth: a reason why Job should bow under His afflicting hand. know him not—only in part (Job 36:25; 1 Corinthians 13:12). his years— (Psalms 90:2; Psalms 102:24; Psalms 102:27); applied to Jesus Christ (Hebrews 1:12). read more
God’s dealings with man 36:1-26The first four verses of chapter 36 introduce this speech. In them, Elihu again urged Job to pay attention to what he would say. He claimed that his words were true and that he himself was "perfect in knowledge" (Job 36:4)."In his defence [sic] of the righteousness of God, Elihu now develops his thought on the disciplinary meaning of suffering. God is great, but he does not despise men. The incorrigibly wicked he does not preserve, but in mercy he afflicts the... read more
The Speeches of Elihu (continued)1-15. Elihu maintains the wisdom and impartial justice of the rule of God. His purpose is to discipline and improve men, even by their afflictions.3. From afar] from a review of the whole universe. 4. He] RV ’one’; i.e. Elihu.7b. RV ’But with kings upon the throne he setteth them for ever.’9. Their work] i.e. their faults. Exceeded] RV ’behaved themselves proudly.’12. Without knowledge] without learning God’s lessons.13. Hypocrites] RV ’godless.’ Heap up wrath]... read more
Job 36:3 To gain a true view we must take into account all varied forms of contemporary experience, and all the experiences of different ages. He will best see the whole, and each part in relation to the whole most truly, who has the widest and best proportioned knowledge founded on the experience of others, and at the same time controls all by his own experience. Dr. Hort, Hulsean Lectures, pp. 172,173. Job 36:5 'It struck me,' says Carlyle, 'that Sterling's was not intrinsically, nor had... read more
XXVI.THE DIVINE PREROGATIVEJob 35:1-16; Job 36:1-33; Job 37:1-24AFTER a long digression Elihu returns to consider the statement ascribed to Job, "It profiteth a man nothing that he should delight himself with God." {Job 34:9} This he laid hold of as meaning that the Almighty is unjust, and the accusation has been dealt with. Now he resumes the question of the profitableness of religion."Thinkest thou this to be in thy right, And callest thou it ‘My just cause before God,’ That thou dost ask... read more
CHAPTERS 36:22--37:24 1. God’s power and presence in nature (Job 36:22-33 ) 2. The thunderstorm (Job 37:1-5 ) 3. The snow and the rain (Job 37:6-16 ) 4. Elihu’s concluding remarks (Job 37:17-24 ) Job 36:22-33 . The chapter division in the Authorized Version is at fault. These concluding verses of the thirty-sixth chapter begin the final section of Elihu’s testimony. Unspeakably great in every way, in diction and reverence, is this man’s witness to the ways of God in creation’s work.... read more
36:26 Behold, God [is] great, {r} and we know [him] not, neither can the number of his years be searched out.(r) Our infirmity hinders us so that we cannot attain the perfect knowledge of God. read more
SPEAKING ON GOD'S BEHALF (vv.1-4) Elihu continues in the same strain, for as he says, there is much more to be said on God's behalf. Where did Elihu find his knowledge? He fetched it "from afar" (v.3), which would remind us that the Lord Jesus brought the knowledge of God from heaven itself, far above man's ability to produce wisdom. He would ascribe righteousness to his Maker. Job had not done this. Elihu insists that his words are not false, and that One who is perfect in knowledge was... read more
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