Job 36

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:15-23

15-23 Elihu shows that Job caused the continuance of his own trouble. He cautions him not to persist in frowardness. Even good men need to be kept to their duty by the fear of God's wrath; the wisest and best have enough in them to deserve his stroke. Let not Job continue his unjust quarrel with God and his providence. And let us never dare to think favourably of sin, never indulge it, nor allow ourselves in it. Elihu thinks Job needed this caution, he having chosen rather to gratify his pride... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:24-33

24-33 Elihu endeavours to fill Job with high thought of God, and so to persuade him into cheerful submission to his providence. Man may see God's works, and is capable of discerning his hand in them, which the beasts are not, therefore they ought to give him the glory. But while the worker of iniquity ought to tremble, the true believer should rejoice. Children should hear with pleasure their Father's voice, even when he speaks in terror to his enemies. There is no light but there may be a... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Job 36:1-21

The Benevolent Purposes of Divine Justice v. 1. Elihu also proceeded, since Job continued to hold his peace, and said, v. 2. Suffer me a little, hearing his instructions only a little while longer, and I will show thee that I have yet to speak on God's behalf, there was still something to say on the Lord's side of the question, something that had greater weight even than the arguments advanced up till now. v. 3. I will fetch my knowledge from afar, not in far-fetched arguments, but from... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Job 36:22-33

The Divine Justice as Supreme Power and Wisdom v. 22. Behold, God exalteth by His power, He works loftily in His might, in all the acts of His creative power; who teacheth like Him, since He is the great Master of the universe? v. 23. Who hath enjoined Him His way, charging Him or prescribing to Him what way He should go? Or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity? Man can but stand by in humble awe when God acts, not daring to question Him on account of any work which He does nor any... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Job 36:1-33

FOURTH DISCOURSEA vivid exhibition of the activity of God, which is seen to be benevolent, as well as mighty and just, both in the destinies of men, and in the natural world outside of manJob 36-37Introduction: announcing that further important contributions are about to be made to the vindication of GodJob 34:1-41 Elihu also proceeded and said:2 Suffer me a little, and I will show theethat I have yet to speak on God’s behalf.3 I will fetch my knowledge from afar,and will ascribe... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Job 36:1-33

He Despiseth not Any Job 36:1-33 God is mighty, but He does not despise thee, though thou be the least of saints. His eyes are upon thee for good, and He will set thee before His throne forever. He will stoop to thy low dungeon, whispering instruction to thine ear and commanding thee to return. There are broad places before thee in which there shall be no straitness; tables await thee full of fatness. Thy path leads from thy present prison-house into liberty and light. Remember the... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Job 36:1-33

After answering the arguments of Job, as expressed in the quotations, there would seem to have been a pause. Then Elihu commenced his last address. He first appealed to Job to hear him, as he was about to speak on God's behalf. He was absolutely sure of his ground, and at once plunged into his theme. This opens and closes with a statement of the greatness of God. The first statement of divine greatness concerns His understanding. This he had already declared, but now he proceeded to apply it.... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Job 36:1-33

High Altitudes in Elihu's Answer to Job Job 32:1-22 , Job 33:1-33 , Job 34:1-37 , Job 35:1-16 , Job 36:1-33 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We now come to that part of the Book of Job which presents a most remarkable message spoken by a young man of spiritual integrity. Elihu had evidently been listening to the words of Job, and of his three friends. His spirit had waxed hot within him as he listened; and yet he did not deign to make a reply until the three men utterly collapsed in their arguments and... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36

Job 32-37. Speech of Elihu.— Reasons have already been given in the Introduction for regarding this as a later addition to the poem. The point of view of Elihu is very much that of Eliphaz, viz. that suffering is disciplinary. If it is rightly accepted, and its lesson learned, God will graciously restore the sufferer. An interesting point in the theology of Elihu is the idea of the intercession of angels ( Job 33:23 ff.). read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:1-4

Job 36:1-Numbers : . Elihu has yet words to utter for God. By a wide survey he will establish the righteousness of his Maker. All that Elihu says is true and his knowledge perfect. read more

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