Job 19:25-26

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 19:23-29

In all the conferences between Job and his friends we do not find any more weighty and considerable lines than these; would one have expected it? Here is much both of Christ and heaven in these verses: and he that said such things as these declared plainly that he sought the better country, that is, the heavenly; as the patriarchs of that age did, Heb. 11:14. We have here Job's creed, or confession of faith. His belief in God the Father Almighty, the Maker of heaven and earth, and the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 19:25

For I know ,.... The particle ו , which is sometimes rendered by the copulative "and", by an adversative "but", and sometimes as a causal particle "for", should not be rendered here by either; but as an explanative, "to wit", or "namely", as it is by Noldius F25 ואני "nempe ego", Nold. Ebr. Concord. Partic. p. 696. No. 1750. ; in connection with the preceding words; in which Job wishes some words of his were written in a book, or engrossed on sheets of lead, or were cut out on some... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 19:26

And though after my skin worms destroy this body ,.... Meaning not, that after his skin was wholly consumed now, which was almost gone, there being scarce any left but the skin of his teeth, Job 19:20 ; the worms in his ulcers would consume what was left of his body, which scarce deserved the name of a body, and therefore he points to it, and calls it "this", without saying what it was; but that when he should be entirely stripped of his skin in the grave, then rottenness and worms... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 19:25

For I know that my Redeemer liveth - Any attempt to establish the true meaning of this passage is almost hopeless. By learned men and eminent critics the words have been understood very differently; some vehemently contending that they refer to the resurrection of the body, and the redemption of the human race by Jesus Christ; while others, with equal vehemence and show of argument, have contended that they refer only to Job's restoration to health, family comforts, and general prosperity,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 19:26

And though after my skin worms destroy this body - My skin, which is now almost all that remains of my former self, except the bones; see Job 19:20 . They destroy this - not body. זאת נקפו nikkephu zoth , they - diseases and affliction, destroy This wretched composition of misery and corruption. Yet in my flesh shall I see God - Either, I shall arise from the dead, have a renewed body and see him with eyes of flesh and blood, though what I have now shall shortly moulder into dust,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 19:1-29

Job begins his answer to Bildad's second speech by an expostulation against the unkindness of his friends, who break him in pieces, and torture him, with their reproaches (verses 1-5). He then once more, and more plainly than on any other occasion, recounts his woes. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 19:1-29

Unconquerable convictions. Job feels bitterly hurt by the speeches of Eliphaz and Bildad, and pleads, in face of their harsh constructions, for compassion in his unutterable sufferings. At the same time, he raises himself to bolder confidence in God's help than ever before. He expresses the definite hope that, if not on this side the grave, then on the other side, a justification awaits him by the personal appearance of God. I. INTRODUCTION : INDIGNANT CENSURE OF HIS FRIENDS ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 19:23-29

Job to Bildad: 2. The inscription on the rock; of Job's faith in a redeemer. I. THE PREFACE TO THE INSCRIPTION ; OR , THE FERVENT WISH OF A DYING MAN . 1 . The culture of Job ' s times. The origin of writing is lost in the mists of antiquity. The earliest known mode of writing was by means of a sharp-pointed instrument—stylus, or engraving tool, made of iron or steel. The first materials used for writing on were leaves of trees, skins, linen cloths, metal or... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 19:23-29

The Divine Vindicator. Job awaits a final "judgment," of which he reminds his friends (verse 29). At present he is the accused one; and all appearances go to condemn him. True, his "record is on high." He knows that he has held fast his integrity. But he looks forward to a final vindication. He would, therefore, have his words "written," "printed in a book," "graven with an iron pen and lead in the rook for ever." This is the final cry of the consciously upright one. It is the triumph of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 19:25

For I know that my Redeemer liveth . Numerous endeavours have been made to explain away the mysterious import of this verse. First, it is noted that a goel is any one who avenges or ransoms another, and especially that it is "the technical expression for the avenger of blood" so often mentioned in the Old Testament. It is suggested, therefore, that Job's real meaning may be that he expects one of his relatives to arise after his death as the avenger of his blood, and to exact retribution for... read more

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