Job 15:2, Job 15:35 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 15:1-16

Eliphaz here falls very foul upon Job, because he contradicted what he and his colleagues had said, and did not acquiesce in it and applaud it, as they expected. Proud people are apt thus to take it very much amiss if they may not have leave to dictate and give law to all about them, and to censure those as ignorant and obstinate, and all that is naught, who cannot in every thing say as they say. Several great crimes Eliphaz here charges Job with, only because he would not own himself a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 15:2

Should a wise man utter vain knowledge ,.... As Job had been thought to be, or as he himself thought he was, which he might say sarcastically; or as he really was, not worldly wise, nor merely wise in things natural, but in things divine; being one that had the fear of God, which is the beginning of wisdom, and wisdom itself; believed in Christ, and walked wisely and circumspectly before men; now it is not becoming such a man to utter vain knowledge, or such knowledge as is like the wind,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 15:2

Should a wise man utter vain knowledge - Or rather, Should a wise man utter the science of wind? A science without solidity or certainty. And fill his belly with the east wind? - בטן beten , which we translate belly, is used to signify any part of the cavity of the body, whether the region of the thorax or abdomen; here it evidently refers to the lungs, and may include the cheeks and fauces. The east wind, קדים kadim , is a very stormy wind in the Levant, or the eastern part of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 15:1-2

Then answered Eliphaz the Temanite, and said, Should a wise man utter vain knowledge! literally, knowledge of wind—knowledge, i.e. ' which is vain, idle, inflated, without solidity or substance. Job, as setting up to be "a wise man," should not have indulged in such empty and foolish speaking. It is observable that Eliphaz does not point out what part of Job's discourses he considers objectionable, but condemns the whole of them under this broad and general description, which even he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 15:1-16

Eliphaz to Job: Resumption of the second controversy: 1. An overwhelming indictment. I. OLD ACCUSATIONS REPEATED . 1 . Unprofitable talk. The replies given by Job in the preceding colloquy Eliphaz characterizes as 2 . Manifest impiety. Eliphaz had already ( Job 4:6 ) insinuated that Job was devoid of true religion; here he regards the insinuation as substantiated by the conduct of Job himself in three particulars. 3 . Astounding presumption. Stung by Job's ridicule... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 15:1-19

Perversity and impenitence rebuked. In the next six chapters the controversy between Job and his friends takes a new and embittered turn. They muster their forces to put down the daring speaker, who as they deem has challenged the justice of God. They seek to humiliate him as a late-born, itinerant, and passionate man, who has incurred fresh guilt by his impious questionings and blasphemies. Eliphaz gives a terrible representation of the general truth that the wicked man, living for himself... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 15:1-35

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 15:2-3

The wise man speaketh wisdom. There is a fitness of things, and wisdom becomes the wise man—the man who is either truly wise or who would presume to be wise. Let his words testify to the justness of his profession. Consider— I. THE INCONGRUITY OF WORDS OF FOLLY PROCEEDING FROM THE LIPS OF THE WISE . All may reasonably hope that he who is tutored with knowledge, and who has accustomed himself to direct his knowledge to good ends, will speak only words of truth... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 15:2

Should a wise man - Referring to Job, and to his claims to be esteemed wise; see Job 12:3; Job 13:2, Job 13:6. The argument of Eliphaz here is, that the sentiments which Job had advanced were a sufficient refutation of his pretensions to wisdom. A wise man would not be guilty of “mere talk,” or of using language that conveyed no ideas.Utter - literally, answer. It refers to the replies which Job had made to the arguments of his friends.Vain knowledge - Margin, “Knowledge of wind.” So the... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 15:2

Job 15:2. Should a wise man Such as thou pretendest to be, utter vain knowledge Hebrews דעת רוח , dagnath, ruach, knowledge of wind; that is, empty words, without any sense or solidity in them; and fill his belly Satisfy his mind and conscience; with the east wind With notions and speeches, which are not only unsubstantial and unprofitable, but also hasty, impetuous, and pernicious; and full as hurtful to the peace of his own mind, and the quiet and comfort of others, as the... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 15:1-16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 15:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 15:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 15:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 15:1-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 15:1-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 15:1-35

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 15:2-3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 15:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 15:2

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