Job 36

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:17

17. But thou hast fulfilled But if thou art filled with the judgment of the wicked, then will judgment and justice take hold, (on thee,) or, as others read, “hold fast together,” that is, being closely joined, they will prove inseparable. For him whose mind is filled with the judgment, דין , of the wicked, who makes “answers for wicked men,” (Job 34:36,) judgment, דין , and justice wait; an element of retributive justice, like for like. “He whom thou presumest to judge with words will... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:18

18. Because there is wrath… his stroke This passage has given much trouble to critics, of whose readings some are unspeakably absurd. The real difficulty lies in the word stroke, ( שׂפק , sephek,) which is translated by some, “abundance;” thus, (Furst,) “He may not seduce thee with abundance.” making God indirectly an agent of evil. On the other hand, Gesenius renders it “punishment;” while Furst gives the first meaning of its root, as in Job 34:26, “to strike.” Rosenmuller, A. Clarke,... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:19

Strophe b No resources of riches or might will suffice to redeem the soul out of God’s hand; therefore long not for the night, and, above all things, pervert not the afflictions of God into occasions of sin, Job 36:19-21. 19. Will he esteem thy riches On the supposition that betsar is a compound word, some (Zockler) read, “Shall thy crying put thee out of distress? and all the efforts of strength?” i.e., of thy strength. Gesenius, (Thesaurus, 1069,) Renan, Noyes, Conant, Hitzig,... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:20

20. The night Night is used figuratively for death, (Job 34:20; Job 34:25,) or for destruction heightened by night. Psalms 91:5. It may mean his own death, or the retributive death of others; Job having spoken of night in the latter sense, so as possibly to awaken on the part of Elihu suspicious of malevolence, though unjustly. Cut off Same as in Job 5:26, and Psalms 102:24, (literally, “go up,”) and here spoken in general of removal by death to sheol, the world beneath them, (thus... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:21

21. This hast thou chosen Poor, weak human nature shrinks from chastisement, though it knows such to be divine and for its real good. But to choose iniquity rather than affliction is to act over again the folly of the Jews, who chose Barabbas rather than Christ. “There is more evil in the least sin than in the greatest affliction.” Henry. “In particular the closing verses of this division (16-21) contain statements… such as occur in the like combination nowhere in the Old Testament, and... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:22

Second division THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD IN NATURE IS A PRAISEWORTHY DISCLOSURE OF DIVINE WISDOM AND POWER. Job 36:22 to Job 37:13. Strophe a is transitional. The lofty working of the mighty God not only exalts him above all human blame, but calls uponJob to unite with all beings in a song of praise, Job 36:22-25. 22. Behold הן introduces each of the three following strophes, (22-25, Job 36:26-29, Job 36:30-33,) each of which contains four verses; which mode of division, together with the... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:23

23. Who hath enjoined him his way God is responsible to no one, (Job 34:13,) not to Job even, who, as Elihu thinks, is disposed to dictate to God his way. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:24

24. Which men behold Which men sing. Instead of finding fault with God’s ways, Job ought rather to extol His works, which elicit the admiration of all well-minded men. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:25

25. Every man may see it The language of Adam in “Paradise Lost” (book xi) embodies the blended wonder and adoration implied in this spiritual word, hhazah: to see. I now Gladly behold though but his utmost skirts Of glory, and far off his steps adore. Consult note on Job 19:27. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:26

Strophe b The infinitely exalted and eternal God displays his beneficence in the subtle elaboration of rain, a work which blends together wisdom and power, providence and love, and which can be fully comprehended only by him who spreads out the clouds and sends forth the crashing thunder from the thick cloud, which is his pavilion, Job 36:26-29. 26. Behold, God is great The greatness of God is indicated by his unsearchableness and eternity. “Elihu shows that Job’s allegation that he has... read more

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