Job 22:21-26 NASB

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 22:22

Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth ; or, receive now instruction from his mouth. The supposition of some commentators, that the "Law of Moses" is intended, is negatived by the entire absence from the Book of any allusion to the details of the Mosaic legislation, as well as by the primitive character of the life depicted in the book, and the certainty that no one of the interlocutors is an Israelite. The Hebrew תּוֹרה , without the article prefixed, is properly "instruction,"... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 22:22

Heart-treasures. God's words are here regarded as heart-treasures, to be received with eagerness and laid up with care. The ignoring of the "Torah," the ancient Law of Israel, by the author of Job is one of the striking features of the poem. It would seem that the poet wished to set the scene of his great drama of providence in the open field of nature, free from the disturbing influences of a special system of religion. But now he does just refer to the word "law," or "instruction." There... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 22:23

If thou shalt return to the Almighty . Eliphaz, like Bildad in Job 8:5 , and Zophar in Job 11:13 , taxes Job with having fallen away from God, almost with having apostatized. All his prophecies of future prosperity rest upon the assumption that Job, having fallen away, is now about to turn to God, repent of his misdoings, and be again received with favour . Thou shall be built up ; i.e. "restored, re-established! Thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles (comp. Job... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 22:23

The penitent's return and restoration. I. THE RETURN . 1 . To God. All sin is departure from God; and repentance is a return to God. As the fall is from personal relations, so the recovery is a renewal of personal relations. When the sinner comes to himself, he sees that his one hope is to "arise and go unto" his Father. Thus the very Being against whom he has sinned is sought for pardon and restoration. Now, it is not possible to mend our ways without thus coming back to God.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 22:24

Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust ; rather, then shalt thou lay thy treasure in the dust ; i.e. hold it in slight esteem, because of its abundance. And the gold of Ophir (literally, and Ophir ) shall be to thee as the stones of the brooks ,. "Ophir" stands, no doubt, for untold wealth, being the great gold- producing country (see 1 Kings 9:28 ; 1 Kings 10:11 ; 1 Kings 22:48 , 1 Chronicles 29:1-30 :41; Psalms 45:9 ; Isaiah 13:12 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 22:24-25

Rich in God. The idea of these verses seems to be that if a man will give up his earthly riches, his jewels and gold of Ophir, God will be to him a Defence, and as gold ore and silver in bars. I. RENUNCIATION THE CONDITION OF TRUE WEALTH . We do not get the best riches by grasping, but by giving. Sacrifice, not selfishness, is the source of the highest prosperity. We must renounce in order that we may attain. This principle is exemplified in various ways 1 . Typified in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 22:25

Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defense ; rather, thy treasure. The word is the same as that used in the first clause of Job 22:24 , It properly signifies "ore." The general meaning of the passage seems to be, "However rich thou mayest be in the precious metals, thy true treasure—that which thou wilt value most—will be the Almighty himself." And thou shalt have plenty of silver ; or, and he shall be previous silver unto thee (see the Revised Version). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 22:26

For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty . God shall no longer be a terror and alarm to thee, as he is at present ( Job 7:17-20 ; Job 9:17 , Job 9:34 ; Job 10:15-17 ; Job 13:21 ; Job 19:6-13 , etc.), but a source of rejoicing and joy. Thou shalt have blessings at his hands instead of sufferings, rewards instead of punishments. Therefore shalt thou delight in him, and shalt lift up thy rites unto God; i.e. "shalt turn towards him, like the sunflower towards the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 22:26

The joy of the Lord. I. THE INTERIOR EXPERIENCE . "Delight in the Almighty." 1 . God gives joy . As we have but to acquaint ourselves with God to be at peace ( Job 22:21 ), so we have but go appreciate his intentions go see that he does not wish us to be in distress. 2 . This joy is in himself. We have to learn by experience how this is the case, for no words can express it. "Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard,… the things which God hath prepared for them that love him" (... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 22:21

Acquaint now thyself with him - Margin, that is, “with God.” Eliphaz takes it for granted now, that Job was a sinner wholly unreconciled to God, and unacquainted with him. This fact, he supposes, was the source of all his calamities. As long as he remained thus unreconciled to God, he must be miserable. He proceeds, therefore, in a most beautiful manner, to exhort him to be at peace with God, and portrays the benefits which would result from such a reconciliation. There are few passages in the... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 22:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 22:22

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 22:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 22:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 22:24

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 22:24-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 22:25

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 22:26

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 22:26

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 22:21

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