Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Job 33:19
Job 33:19. He is chastened also with pain— Or if he is chastened with great pains on his bed, and he crieth out aloud, through great pain in his bones; Job 33:20. And his life abhorreth—ver. 21 his flesh wasteth visibly away—ver. 22 and his life draweth to those that are slain.—ver. 23. If there is nigh him a Messenger, one that is eloquent, one among a thousand, to represent to man the righteousness of God—ver. 24. Then he is gracious unto him, &c. Job 33:27. He shall utter his song before... read more
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Job 33:1-33
Elihu accuses Job (33:1-33)Turning now to Job, Elihu gives the assurance that he speaks with sincerity and with respect for the God who created him (33:1-4). He also speaks as one who is on a level of equality with Job (5-7).To begin with Elihu recalls Job’s claim to be innocent and Job’s accusation that God has treated him as if he were guilty (8-11). Elihu is shocked that a person could make such an accusation against God, and boldly rebukes Job (12-13). He suggests that if Job were quiet for... read more