Job 1:9-11 ESV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 1:6-12

Job was not only so rich and great, but withal so wise and good, and had such an interest both in heaven and earth, that one would think the mountain of his prosperity stood so strong that it could not be moved; but here we have a thick cloud gathering over his head, pregnant with a horrible tempest. We must never think ourselves secure from storms while we are in this lower region. Before we are told how his troubles surprised and seized him here in this visible world, we are here told how... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 1:9

Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, doth Job fear God for nought. Satan does not deny any part of Job's character, nor directly charge him with anyone sin; which shows what a holy man Job was, how exact in his life and conversation, that the devil could not allege any one thing against him; nor does he deny that he feared the Lord; nay, he owns it, only suggests there was a private reason for it; and this he dares not affirm, only puts it by way of question, giving an innuendo, which is... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 1:10

Hast not thou made an hedge about him ,.... A fence, a wall of protection all around him? he had; he encompassed him about with his love as with a shield, a hedge which could not be broken down by men or devils; he surrounded him with his almighty power, that none could hurt him; he guarded him by his providence, he caused his angels to encamp about him; yea, he himself was a wall of fire around him; the Targum interprets it the word of God: so thick was the hedge, so strong the fence, that... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 1:11

But put forth thine hand now ,.... With draw thine hand of providence, power, and protection, with which thou hast covered and screened him; and, instead of that, "send" F21 שלח "mitte", Pagninus, Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, Schmidt. forth thine afflicting hand, not barely in a way of chastisement and correction, but in wrath and vengeance, consuming and destroying all he had; and this he desires might be done now, immediately, without delay, while Job was in the midst of his... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:9

Doth Job fear God for naught? - Thou hast made it his interest to be exemplary in his conduct: for this assertion Satan gives his reasons in what immediately follows. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:10

Hast not thou made a hedge about him - Thou hast fortified him with spikes and spears. Thou hast defended him as by an unapproachable hedge. He is an object of thy peculiar care; and is not exposed to the common trials of life. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:11

But put forth thine hand - Shoot the dart of poverty and affliction against him. And he will curse thee to thy face - יברכך פניך על לא אם im lo al paneycha yebarechecca , "If he will not bless thee to thy appearances." He will bless thee only in proportion to the temporal good thou bestowest upon him; to the providential and gracious appearances or displays of thy power in his behalf. If thou wilt be gracious, he will be pious. The exact maxim of a great statesman, Sir Robert... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 1:1-22

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 1:6-12

The fundamental controversy of the poem. I. THE OCCASION OF THE CONTROVERSY . The presence of Satan among the sons of God. 1 . The celestial assembly. 2 . The unexpected visitor. II. THE PARTIES TO THE CONTROVERSY . Jehovah and Satan. 1 . Jehovah. 2 . Satan. III. THE SUBJECT OF THE CONTROVERSY . The disinterested character of piety or religion. 1 . The Divine challenge. "Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 1:6-12

Counsels in heaven concerning ,man's life on earth. I. EVERY MAN 'S LIFE IS AN OBJECT OF INTEREST IN HEAVEN . This is a sublime thought, powerfully suggested by the present passage, and full of comfort for every man who trusts in the goodness of God. "Every man's life a plan of God's" (see the powerful sermon of Dr. Bushnell on this subject). Even of men who do not consciously know God or own his providence, this is true. Their career is controlled by a mysterious... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 1:6-12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 1:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 1:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 1:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 1:1-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 1:6-12

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 1:6-12

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