Job 5:23 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 5:17-27

Eliphaz, in this concluding paragraph of his discourse, gives Job (what he himself knew not how to take) a comfortable prospect of the issue of his afflictions, if he did but recover his temper and accommodate himself to them. Observe, I. The seasonable word of caution and exhortation that he gives him (Job 5:17): ?Despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty. Call it a chastening, which comes from the father's love and is designed for the child's good. Call it the chastening of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 5:23

For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field ,.... So as to receive no hurt from them, by walking among them, and even barefoot, which was usual in the eastern countries, see Psalm 91:12 ; or by their being in the field, so as to hinder the increase of them; but on the contrary, even from such fields as were stony ground, a large crop has been produced, and so rather receive benefit by them, as men do from those with whom they are in league; and may therefore likewise signify,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 5:23

Thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field - Instead of אבני abney , stones, Mr. Good reads בני beney , sons, or produce; but this reading is not supported by any ancient version, nor, as far as I know, by any MS. yet collated. We must, therefore, take up the text as we find it, and make the best we can of the present reading. The Chaldee gives a plausible sense: Thou needest not to fear, "because thy covenant is on tables of stone, which are publicly erected in the field;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:1-27

Eliphaz, having narrated his vision, and rehearsed the words which the spirit spoke in his ear, continues in his own person, first ( Job 5:1-7 ) covertly reproaching Job, and then (verses 8-27) seeking to comfort him by the suggestion that, if he will place himself unreservedly in the hands of God, it is still possible that God may relent, remove his chastening hand, deliver him from his troubles, and even give him back all his former prosperity. The anticipation is in remarkable... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:8-27

Refuge from trouble in the thought of God. Conclusion of Eliphaz's address. His language suddenly changes into a gentler strain. It is like the clearing of a dark sky, revealing once more the deep blue; or the bend of a stream which has been flowing through a stern gorge, now broadening out into a sunlit lake. I. THE GREATNESS AND BENEFICENCE OF GOD . ( Job 5:8-16 .) Let men turn to him for comfort and for strength. It is a bright gem of description. 1 . God is the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:17-23

The blessedness of the Divine correction. This was known even in early times, but only fully taught in Now Testament times. It is a great encouragement to men to bear pain and sorrow to know that the Lord afflicts. "He maketh sore," but "he bindeth up;" "he woundeth," but his "hands make whole again." Being a Divine correction, a chastisement from his hand will be— I. A WISE CORRECTION . A good purpose will always be held in view. "Not willingly," "not for his pleasure," does he... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:17-27

Eliphaz to Job: 5. The blessedness of chastening. I. CHASTENING — ITS NATURE . 1 . Its subject. Man, as a fallen being; for, though affliction cannot always be connected with particular transgressions as their immediate punishment, it is still true that man's sinfulness is the fundamental reason of his being subjected to correction. 2 . Its Author. God. A thought full of comfort to the chastened; since, God being just, their correction will never be allowed to exceed... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:23

For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field ; i.e. there shall be peace between thee and all the rest of God's creation, even "the stones of the field," against which thou shalt not dash thy foot ( Psalms 91:12 ); and if the senseless stones am thus in league with thee, and refrain from doing thee hurt, much more mayest thou be sure that the beasts of the field shall be at peace with thee . For they are not altogether senseless, and will in some sort understand that thou... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:23

In league with nature. Eliphaz argues that, if Job will but submit himself to the ordinances of God, nature itself will be his ally, and the very stones that obstruct his plough, and even the beasts that ravage his flocks, will become his auxiliaries. Here the seer of visions has touched on a great truth. To be in harmony with the Lord of nature is to be in league with nature. I. WE ARE NOT NATURALLY IN LEAGUE WITH NATURE . This is a paradox in form, yet it is a... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 5:23

For thou shalt be in league with the stones of the field - In the Hebrew, “There shall be a covenant between thee and the stones of the field.” The sense is, they shall not harm thee. They are here spoken of as enemies that were made to be at peace, and that would not annoy or injure. It is to be remembered that this was spoken in Arabia, where rocks and stones abounded, and where traveling, from that cause, was difficult and dangerous. The sense here is, as I understand it, that he would be... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 5:17-27

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 5:23

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 5:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:1-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:8-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:17-23

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:17-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:23

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:23

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 5:23

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