Job 36

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:1

Elihu also proceeded - Mr. Heath gives a good summary of this chapter. Elihu goes on to lay before Job the impropriety of his behavior towards God, and desires him to consider how vain it will prove. That God Almighty will never yield the point; that he will administer impartial justice to all men, Job 36:2-6 . That the general course of his providence is to favor the righteous: and that though he may sometimes correct them in love, yet if they submit patiently to his fatherly corrections,... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:2

That I have yet to speak on God's behalf - I have other proofs to allege in behalf of God's justice and providence. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:3

I will fetch my knowledge from afar - למרחוק lemerachok , "from the distant place," meaning probably both remote antiquity and heaven; see below. I will show thee that all antiquity and experience are on my side. I can bring proofs from the remotest ages and from the most distant countries to demonstrate that God is infinitely Wise, and can do nothing foolish or erroneous; that he is infinitely Powerful, and can bring all the purposes of his wisdom to effect; that he is infinitely Good,... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:4

My words shall not be false - My words shall be truth without falsity. He that is perfect in knowledge is with thee - " The perfection of knowledge is with thee." Thou art a sensible, well-informed man, and will be able to judge of what I say. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:5

God is mighty and despiseth not any - He reproaches no man for his want of knowledge. If any man lack wisdom, he may come to God, who giveth liberally, and upbraideth not. I prefer this to the passive sense, will not be despised. He is mighty - Literally, "He is mighty in strength of heart;" he can never be terrified nor alarmed. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:6

He preserveth not the life - He will not give life to the wicked; all such forfeit life by their transgressions. But giveth right - Justice will he give to the afflicted or humble, עניים aniyim . read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:7

He withdraweth not his eyes - Exactly similar to those words of David, Psalm 34:15 ; : "The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous." But with kings are they on the throne - I think the words should be read thus: - "But with kings upon the throne shall he place them; and they shall be exalted for ever." The word וישיבם vaiyeshibem , he will establish or place them, should be added to the first clause, as I have done; and then the sense becomes much clearer. Instead of da fo לנצח ... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:8

And if they be bound in fetters - These are means which God uses, not of punishment, but of correction. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:9

He showeth them their work - He shows them the exceeding sinfulness of sin. That they have exceeded - יתגברו yithgabbaru , "that they have strengthened themselves," and did not trust in the living God; and therefore they would not help themselves when trouble came. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:10

He openeth also their ear - He gives them to understand the reason why they are thus corrected, and commands them to return from those iniquities which have induced him to visit them with afflictions and distresses. read more

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