Job 5:8 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 5:6-16

Eliphaz, having touched Job in a very tender part, in mentioning both the loss of his estate and the death of his children as the just punishment of his sin, that he might not drive him to despair, here begins to encourage him, and puts him in a way to make himself easy. Now he very much changes his voice (Gal. 4:20), and speaks in the accents of kindness, as if he would atone for the hard words he had given him. I. He reminds him that no affliction comes by chance, nor is to be attributed to... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 5:8

I would seek unto God ,.... Or "truly" F5 אולם "profecto", Junius & Tremellius; "enimvero", Piscator, Cocceius, Schultens; "certe", Mercerus, Vatablus, Beza; "verum, enimvero", Schmidt, Michaelis; so Broughton. , "certainly, doubtless, I do seek unto God", verily I do so; for so the words are introduced in the original text, and express what Eliphaz had done when under afflictions himself; for he was not without them, though he had not them to such a degree as Job had; and when... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 5:8

I would seek unto God - Were I in your place, instead of wasting my time, and irritating my soul with useless complaints, I would apply to my Maker, and, if conscious of my innocence, would confidently commit my cause to him. 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

I would seek unto God ; rather, as in the Revised Version; but as for me , I would seek ' etc.; i.e. if the case were mine, if I were afflicted as thou art, I would not betake myself to any of the angels (see Job 5:1 ), but would cast myself wholly upon God. It is necessarily implied that Job had not done so. And unto God would I commit my cause (comp. Psalms 37:5 ; Proverbs 16:3 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:8

Seeking unto God. I. WHAT IT PRESUPPOSES . 1 . Belief in the existence of God ( Hebrews 11:6 ). 2 . Consciousness of need ( James 1:5 ). 3 . Desire for Divine assistance ( Psalms 63:1 ). II. WHAT IT IMPLIES . 1 . A realization of God's nearness to the soul ( Psalms 145:18 ). 2 . A solicitation of God's help for the soul ( Matthew 7:7 ; Hebrews 4:16 ). 3 . An acceptation of God's provisions for the soul ( Matthew 5:6 ). III. WHAT IT... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:8-16

Eliphaz to Job: 4. The saint's confidence in God. I. THE SAINT 'S CHARACTER DESCRIBED . 1 . Negatively. By way of contrast to the ungodly, who are depicted as 2 . Positively. Exhibiting them as II. THE SAINT 'S GOD EXTOLLED . 1 . As a God of power. 2 . As a God of benevolence. Operating: (a) confounding the crafty,—exploding their schemes, neutralizing their actions, outwitting their cunning, precipitating their purposes, so causing their... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:8-16

God the true Refuge in affliction. "I would seek unto God." Wisely did Eliphaz urge his friend to seek refuge in the only true and safe resort. "Under his feathers shalt thou trust." In the midst of all sorrows— "God is the Refuge of his saints, When storms of sharp distress invade; Ere we can offer our complaints, Behold him present with his aid." To seek this Refuge men are encouraged by— I. THE GREATNESS OF THE DIVINE POWER . He "doeth great things and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:8-16

Seeking unto God. As usual, the advice of Eliphaz is excellent in the abstract. The error is in the particular way of applying it to Job. Here is the sting of it. But its general truth is always instructive. This is certainly the case with the recommendation to "seek unto God." I. INQUIRE WHAT IT IS TO SEEK UNTO GOD . 1 . It begins with remoteness from God. We have lost God if we have to seek him, as we need not think of finding what we already possess and enjoy.... 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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 5:6-16

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 5:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 5:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:1-27

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:8

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:8-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:8-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:8-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:8-27

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