ヨブ記 29:18-25 JC

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 29:25

I chose out their way, and sat chief . Though not an absolute monarch, but only a patriarchal head, I practically determined the course which the tribe took, since my advice was always followed. I thus "sat chief"— nay, dwelt as a king in the army (or, in the host , i.e. among the people), as one that comforteth the mourners ; i.e. as one to whom all looked for comfort in times of distress and calamity, as much as for counsel and guidance at other times ( Job 29:21-23 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 29:18

Then I said - So prosperous was I, and so permanent seemed my sources of happiness. I saw no reason why all this should not continue, and why the same respect and honor should not attend me to the grave.I shall die in my nest - I shall remain where I am, and in my present comforts, while I live. I shall then die surrounded by my family and friends, and encompassed with honors. A “nest” is an image of quietness, harmlessness, and comfort. So Spenser speaks of a nest:Fayre bosome! fraught with... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 29:19

My root was spread out by the waters - Margin, as the Hebrew, “opened.” The meaning is, that it was spread abroad or extended far, so that the moisture of the earth had free access to it; or it was like a tree planted near a stream, whose root ran down to the water. This is an image designed to denote great prosperity. In the East, such an image would be more striking than with us. Here green, large, and beautiful trees are so common as to excite little or no attention. In such a country as... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 29:20

My glory was fresh in me - Margin, “new.” “As we say, the man shall not overlive himself.” Umbreit. The idea is, that he was not exhausted; he continued in vigor and strength. The image is probably taken from that suggested in the previous verse - from a tree, whose beauty and vigor were continued by the waters, and by the dew that lay on its branches.And my bow - An emblem of vigor and strength. The ancients fought with the bow, and hence, a man who was able to keep his bow constantly drawn,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 29:21

Unto me men gave ear - Job here returns to the time when he sat in the assembly of counsellors, and to the respectful attention which was paid to all that he said. They listened when he spoke; they waited for him to speak before they gave their opinion; and they were then silent. They neither interrupted him nor attempted a reply. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 29:22

After my words they spake not again - The highest proof which could be given of deference. So full of respect were they that they did not dare to dispute him; so sagacious and wise was his counsel that they were satisfied with it, and did not presume to suggest any other.And my speech dropped upon them - That is, like the dew or the gentle rain. So in Deuteronomy 32:2 :My doctrine shall drop as the rain;My speech shall distil as the dew,As the small rain upon the tender herb,And as the showers... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 29:23

And they waited for me as for the rain - That is, as the dry and thirsty earth waits for the rain. This is a continuation of the beautiful image commenced in the previous verse, and conveys the idea that his counsel was as necessary in the assemblies of people as the rain was to give growth to the seed, and beauty to the landscape.And they opened their mouth wide - Expressive of earnest desire; compare Psalms 119:131 : “I opened my mouth and panted.”As for the latter rain - The early and the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 29:24

If I laughed on them they believed it not - There is considerable variety in the interpretation of this member of the verse. Dr. Good renders it, “I smiled upon them, and they were gay.” Herder, If I laughed at them, they were not offended.” Coverdale,” When I laughed, they knew well it was not earnest.” Schultens, “I will laugh at them, they are not secure.” But Rosenmuller, Jun. et Trem., Noyes and Umbreit, accord with the sense given in our common translation. The Hebrew literally is,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 29:25

I chose out their way - That is, I became their guide and counsellor. Rosenmuller and Noyes explain this as meaning, “When I came among them;” that is, when I chose to go in their way, or in their midst. But the former interpretation better agrees with the Hebrew, and with the connection. Job is speaking of the honors shown to him, and one of the highest which he could receive was to be regarded as a leader, and to have such respect shown to his opinions that he was even allowed to select the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 29:18

Job 29:18. Then I said That is, I persuaded my self, being thus strongly fortified with the consciousness of my own universal integrity, and with the singular favour of God and of all men; I shalt die in my nest Not a violent or untimely, but a natural, peaceable, and seasonable death, sweetly expiring in my own bed and habitation, in the midst of my children and friends, leaving the precious perfume of a good name behind me, and a plentiful inheritance to all my posterity. And I shall... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 29:25

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 29:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 29:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 29:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 29:21

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 29:22

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 29:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 29:24

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 29:25

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 29:18

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