Job 5:26 NIV

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 5:26

Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age ,.... Or, "go into thy grave" F15 תבוא־אלי קבר "ingredieris in sepulchrum", Pagninus, Montanus, Mercerus, Drusius, Michaelis; "intrabis ad tumulum", Schultens. , which is represented as a house to enter into and dwell in; and so the wise man calls it man's long home, and Job his house, and which is appointed for all living, Ecclesiastes 12:5 ; for all men must die, and so come to the grave, good men as well as bad, the righteous and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 5:26

Thou shalt come to thy grave - Thou shalt not die before thy time; thou shalt depart from life like a full-fed guest; happy in what thou hast known, and in what thou hast enjoyed. Like as a shock of corn - Thou shalt completely run through the round of the spring, summer, autumn, and winter of life; and thou shalt be buried like a wholesome seed in the earth; from which thou shalt again rise up into an eternal spring! 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 5:17-27

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 5:24-27

The final consequences of the Divine chastisement. He who in mercy afflicts, or in equal mercy takes up the evils and ills of life, and, using them as his own instruments, transmutes them into means of grace and blessing, will, after he has tried his servants by their exposure to the storms and pains of life, give them "a desired end." Sooner or later they see "the end of the Lord "—the end the Lord had in view. In these verses the happiest consequences are declared to follow those... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:26

Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age (comp. Genesis 15:15 ; Genesis 25:8 ; Genesis 35:29 ). Professor Lee translates, 'Thou shalt come to thy grave in honour. " But, on the whole, the rendering of the Authorized Version may well stand. The expression used occurs only here and in Job 30:2 . Like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season ; literally, is lifted up. The shocks of corn were lifted up, and placed on a cart, for transfer to the barn or the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:26

God's harvest home. We have here a characteristic Old Testament picture of the completed life of the aged servant of God. He is rewarded for his fidelity, not merely by having nature as a minister of his prosperity during his active days, but by having his time prolonged to a ripe old age, and his whole career rounded and finished so that at last he is taken up like a shock of corn to God's harvest home. I. LET US CONSIDER THE IDEA OF A COMPLETE LIFE , 1 . The truth... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 5:26

Thou shalt come to thy grave in full age - That is, thou shalt have long life; thou shalt not be cut down prematurely, nor by any sudden calamity. It is to be remembered that long life was regarded as an eminent blessing in ancient times; see the notes at Isaiah 65:22.Like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season - Margin, “ascendeth.” As a sheaf of grain is harvested when it is fully ripe. This is a beautiful comparison, and the meaning is obvious. He would not be cut off before his plans... read more

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

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 5:26

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 5:26

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:1-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:8-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:17-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:24-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:26

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:26

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 5:26

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