Job 10:22

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 10:14-22

Here we have, I. Job's passionate complaints. On this harsh and unpleasant string he harps much, in which, though he cannot be justified, he may be excused. He complained not for nothing, as the murmuring Israelites, but had cause to complain. If we think it looks ill in him, let it be a warning to us to keep our temper better. 1. He complains of the strictness of God's judgment and the rigour of his proceedings against him, and is ready to call it summum jus?justice bordering on severity.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 10:22

A land of darkness, as darkness itself ,.... Not merely like it, but truly so; as gross thick darkness, like that of Egypt, that might be felt; even blackness of darkness, which is as dark as it possibly can be; not only dark, but darkness, extremely dark: and of the shadow of death ; which is repeated for the illustration and confirmation of it, as having in it all kind of darkness, and that to the greatest degree: without any order , or "orders" F9 ולא סדרים "et non... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 10:22

Where the light is as darkness - A palpable obscure: it is space and place, and has only such light or capability of distinction as renders "darkness visible." The following words of Sophocles convey the same idea: Ιω σκοτος εμοι φαος ; "Thou darkness be my light." It is, as the Vulgate expresses it, Terra tenebrosa, et operta mortis caligine: Terra miseriae et tenebrarum, ubi umbra mortis, et nullus ordo, sed sempiternus horror inhabitat: "A murky land, covered with the thick darkness of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 10:1-22

Having answered Bildad, Job proceeds to pour out the bitterness of his soul in a pathetic complaint, which he addresses directly to God. There is not much that is novel in the long expostulation, which mainly goes over ground covered in Job 3:1-26 ; Job 6:1-30 ; Job 7:1-21 ; but some new grounds are alleged as pleas for mercy, if not for justice. These are In conclusion, Job begs for a little respite, a little time of comfort (verse 20), before he descends into the darkness of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 10:1-22

Appeal to the justice, knowledge, and goodness of God. In his extremity of maddening pain and in his contempt of life, Job resolves to give full way once more to words (verse 1). And as they pour forth in full flood from the bottom of his heart, we perceive that he has in reality truer and juster thoughts about God than those expressed in the preceding chapter. He proceeds to appeal one by one to the highest perfection which can be associated with the Divine Name. I. APPEAL TO THE ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 10:18-22

Job to God: the progress of the third controversy: 3. An old complaint renewed. I. A GREAT MERCY DESPISED . Life. "Wherefore then hast thou brought me forth out of the womb?" (verse 18). Job here announces an important truth, that the extraction of an infant from the womb is practically God's work ( Psalms 22:9 ; Psalms 71:6 ), but likewise commits a sin in regarding as an evil fortune what, rightly pondered, should have been esteemed a valuable blessing. Life, as God bestows it,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 10:21-22

The land of darkness. I. DEATH APPEARS TO LEAD TO A LAND OF DARKNESS . 1 . We cannot see what lies beyond. Science cannot penetrate this mystery of mysteries. At best she can but dimly surmise the existence of an "unseen universe." Philosophy may reason of the soul's immortality, but can throw no light into the tomb. The mind dashes itself in vain against the awful wall that separates it from the world beyond. One by one our most intimate friends leave us, and the dark... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 10:22

A land of darkness, as darkness itself ; or, a land of thick darkness (see the Revised Version). And of the shadow of death, without any order . The absence of order is a new and peculiar feature. We do not find it in the other accounts of Hades. But it lends additional horror and weirdness to the scene. And where the light is as darkness. Not, therefore, absolutely without light, but with such a light as Milton calls "darkness visible." read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 10:22

A land of darkness - The word used here (עיפה ‛êyphâh) is different from that rendered “darkness” השׁך chôshek in the previous verse. That is the common word to denote darkness; this seldom occurs. It is derived from עוּף ‛ûph, to fly; and then to cover as with wings; and hence, the noun means that which is shaded or dark; Amos 4:13; compare Job 17:13; Isaiah 8:22; Isaiah 9:1.As darkness itself - This is still another word אפל 'ôphel though in our common version but one term is used. We... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 10:20-22

Job 10:20-22. Are not my days few? Cease then, &c. My life is short, and of itself hastens to an end; there is no need that thou shouldest grudge me some ease for so small a moment. Let me alone Or lay aside, or remove thy hand or anger from me. That I may take comfort a little Hebrews אבליגה , abligah, et recreabo me, I shall refresh, or strengthen myself: shall have some respite, some remission of my grief and pain, some consolation. Those that are not duly thankful for... read more

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