Job 5:9-13

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 5:13

He taketh the wise in their own craftiness - So counterworks them as to cause their feet to be taken in their own snares, and their evil dealings to fall on their own pate. Such frequent proofs has God given of his especial interference in behalf of the innocent, who have been the objects of the plots and evil designs of the wicked, by turning those evil devices against their framers, that he who digs a pit for his neighbor shall fall into it himself has become a universal adage, and has... 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 5:8-16

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:9

Which doeth great things and unsearchable . These are reasons why Job should "seek unto God." "Great things are those which he has done." There is none like unto him. His ways are "unsearchable;'' no one may think fully to search them and seek them out (comp. Job 9:10 ; Job 37:5 ; Psalms 145:3 : Romans 11:33 ). It may be that, if Job will appeal to him, a result will follow that at present seems impossible. For he doeth marvellous things without number (comp. Psalms 40:5 ; Psalms... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:9

The great works of God. I. THE CREATION OF THE UNIVERSE . A signal display of Divine power and wisdom. II. THE GOVERNMENT OF THE WORLD . A striking evidence of the Divine omniscience and omnipresence. III. THE REDEMPTION OF THE RACE . A sublime revelation of Divine grace and compassion. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:10

Who giveth rain upon the earth . To the dweller in the parched regions of South-Western Asia rain is the greatest of all blessings, and seems the greatest, of all marvels. When for months and months together the sun has blazed all day long out of a cloudless sky, when the heaven that is over his head has been brass, and the earth that is under him iron ( Deuteronomy 28:33 ), a great despair comes upon him, and that it should ever rain again seems almost an impossibility. Where is the rain... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:10

Rain. I. GOD 'S CREATURE . 1 . Made by God ( Job 28:26 ; Job 38:28 ; Jeremiah 14:22 ). 2 . Sent by God ( Psalms 65:10 ; Psalms 68:9 ; Jeremiah 5:24 ). 3 . Withheld by God ( 1 Kings 17:1 ; Amos 4:7 ; Zechariah 14:17 ). II. EARTH 'S SERVANT . 1 . Cleansing the atmosphere. 2 . Fertilizing the soil. 3 . Filling the riverses 4 Moderating the heat, III. MAN 'S TEACHER . 1 . A symbol of truth ( Deuteronomy 32:2 ; Isaiah 4:1-6 ... read more

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