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James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Job 23:1-17

THIRD SERIES OF THE DEBATE 1. With Eliphaz (chaps. 22-24) a. Speech of Eliphaz (chap. 22) b. Reply of Job (chaps. 23-24) 2. With Bildad (chaps. 25-26) a. Speech of Bildad (chap. 25) b. Reply of Job (chap. 26) 3. With Zophar (chaps. 27-31) a. Continuation of the reply of Job (chaps. 27-31) The last speech Eliphaz makes, chapter 22, is a grand effort to refute Job based upon the latter’s appeal to facts. There is more severity in it than he has shown before. He charges Job with cruelty,... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Job 23:1-17

Job's Review of the Controversy Job 23:0 With the exception of a short interruption by Bildad, the Shuhite, the great conference is at an end. In the twenty-third and through several succeeding chapters, Job conducts a very striking and instructive colloquy. The three comforters have practically said all they have to say, and they have left Job very much as they found him. They have eloquently expressed all that they knew of the way and purpose of God. And we must not hold them guilty of... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Job 23:8-9

(8) ¶ Behold, I go forward, but he is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive him: (9) On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold him: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see him: What Job here complains of, how fully do all GOD'S people know! Reader, have you not known what it is to be searching for JESUS, and , like the church of old, sending forth often the question, without obtaining a satisfying answer, Saw you him whom my soul loveth? Precious seeking... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Job 23:9

Right, southward. --- See. The southern part of the heavens, or the antarctic stars would not be discerned in Idumea, chap. ix. 9. (Calmet) --- Job speaks in a human manner, as he was not ignorant of God's immensity. (Menochius) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Job 23:8-12

8-12 Job knew that the Lord was every where present; but his mind was in such confusion, that he could get no fixed view of God's merciful presence, so as to find comfort by spreading his case before him. His views were all gloomy. God seemed to stand at a distance, and frown upon him. Yet Job expressed his assurance that he should be brought forth, tried, and approved, for he had obeyed the precepts of God. He had relished and delighted in the truths and commandments of God. Here we should... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Job 23:8-17

Job Despairs of Finding Vindication in this Life v. 8. Behold, I go forward, but He is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive Him; whether he goes to the east or to the west, he cannot find the judgment-seat of God, and so the joyful prospect which just opened hopefully before him is again swept away; v. 9. on the left hand, that is, to the North, where He doth work, where His activity is evident, but I cannot behold Him; He hideth Himself on the right hand, turning to the south, ... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Job 23:1-17

B.—Job: Seeing that God withdraws Himself from him, and that moreover His allotment of men’s destinies on earth is in many ways most unequal, the incomprehensibleness of His ways may hence be inferred, as well as the short-sightedness and one-sidedness of the external theory of retribution held by the friendsJob 23-241. The wish for a judicial decision of God in his favor is repeated, but is repressed by the thought that God intentionally withdraws from him, in order that He may not be obliged... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Job 23:1-17

“He Knoweth the Way That I Take” Job 23:1-17 This chapter is threaded by a sublime faith. Job admitted that his complaint seemed rebellious, but God’s hand had been heavy on him. From the misunderstandings of his friends, he longs for the calm, holy presence of God Himself. It seemed as if nothing would content the sufferer but a personal audience with the Almighty. He felt that he could plead his cause there without fear. He was sure that his Almighty Judge would not contend against him... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Job 23:1-17

In answer to Eliphaz, ob took no notice of the terrible charges made against him. That is postponed to a later speech. Rather, he discussed Eliphai conception of his view of God as being absent from the affairs of men, and boldly affirmed his own consciousness of the great problem. As to his own case, he admitted that his complaint was accounted rebellious because his stroke was heavier than his groaning. He sighed after God, and principally for His judgment seat. He would fain stand before... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Job 23:1-17

Job Challenged by Satan Job 1:1 -Job 23:1-17 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We begin today a series of studies on one of the most interesting characters of the Bible. He is Job, the man of patience. We remember the comment which the Holy Ghost made concerning Job, and which is recorded for us in the fifth chapter of James. "Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy." Job was probably a contemporary of Abraham. One thing... read more