Job 2:3 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 2:1-6

Satan, that sworn enemy to God and all good men, is here pushing forward his malicious prosecution of Job, whom he hated because God loved him, and did all he could to separate between him and his God, to sow discord and make mischief between them, urging God to afflict him and then urging him to blaspheme God. One would have thought that he had enough of his former attempt upon Job, in which he was so shamefully baffled and disappointed; but malice is restless: the devil and his instruments... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 2:3

And the Lord said unto Satan, hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil ?.... The same with this is also before put unto Satan, and the same character given of Job, which is here continued and confirmed, with an addition to it; for Job was no loser, but a gainer in his character by his afflictions and trials: and still he holdeth fast his integrity . The first man Adam was made... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 2:3

To destroy him without cause - Thou wishedst me to permit thee to destroy a man whose sins have not called for so heavy a judgment. This seems to be the meaning of this saying. The original word, לבלעו leballeo , signifies to swallow down or devour; and this word St. Peter had no doubt in view in the place quoted on Job 2:7 ; of the preceding chapter: "Your adversary the devil goeth about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may Devour; ζητων, τινα καταπιῃ , seeking whom he may... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:1-6

A new trial moved for. I. THE OLD OCCASION RETURNED . 1 . The gathering of the sons of God. The recurrence of this celestial scene reminds us of: 2 . The reappearance of the adversary. If, on the former occasion, the entrance of Satan amongst God's celestial sons might permissibly be regarded as an impertinent intrusion, in the present instance his return must be held as having taken place in accordance with a tacit understanding that, in due course, he should appear to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:1-10

Renewed assaults and temptations of the adversary. The first scene in this drama of affliction has closed, and a fresh one opens, bringing, however, no happy change, no alleviation, but rather an aggravation of the hero's woe. A second time the adversary of mankind appears in the heavenly court to launch his malicious shafts of accusation against the servant of God. His purpose is now more intent, his aim more deadly, than ever. But we, as spectators, can see a bright light still steadily... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:1-10

The severer tests of faith. Job has triumphed in the severe ordeal. His possessions, his servants, his family, have been torn from him. In the bitterness of his sorrow he has "rent his mantle," and shown the signs of his humiliation by cutting off the hair of his head. But in the paroxysms of his grief he has "held fast his integrity;" he "sinned not, nor charged God foolishly." So far he has passed through the fire unscathed, and belied the false accusations of the adversary. But further... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:1-13

This chapter concludes the "Introductory section." It consists of three parts. Job 2:1-6 contain an account of Satan's second appearance in the courts of heaven, and of a second colloquy between him and the Almighty. Job 2:7-10 contain the sequel to this colloquy, viz. Satan's further affliction of Job, and his conduct under it. Verses 11-13 contain an account of the arrival of Job's three special friends to mourn with him and to comfort him; and of their behavior during the first... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:3

And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou conquered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? Thus far is identical with Job 1:1 ( quod vide ). The rest of the verse is additional, having reference to the conduct of Job under his earlier trials ( Job 1:20-22 ). And still he holdeth fast his integrity. This has been justly called "the key-note of the whole book" (Cook). Satan had declared that Job's... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 2:3

Hast thou considered - Notes, Job 1:8.That there is none like him in the earth - The same addition is made here by the Septuagint which occurs in Job 1:1; see the notes at that verse.And still he holdeth fast his integrity - Notwithstanding all the efforts made to show that his piety was the result of mere selfishness. The word “integrity” here תמה tûmmâh means “perfection;” another form of the word which is rendered “perfect” in Job 1:1; see the notes at that verse.Although thou movedst me -... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 2:3

Job 2:3. Hast thou considered, &c. Hebrew, השׁמת לבךְ , hashamta libbecha, Hast thou set thy heart on my servant? &c. And still he holdeth fast his integrity Notwithstanding all his trials and tribulations, and thy malicious suggestion to the contrary, he continues to be the same perfect and upright man he was before; and all thy efforts to wrest from him his integrity, and draw him into sin, have been fruitless. Although thou movedst me, &c. It is justly observed by a... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 2:1-6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 2:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 2:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:1-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 2:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 2:3

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