Job 1:6-11 WEB

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 1:6-12

Job was not only so rich and great, but withal so wise and good, and had such an interest both in heaven and earth, that one would think the mountain of his prosperity stood so strong that it could not be moved; but here we have a thick cloud gathering over his head, pregnant with a horrible tempest. We must never think ourselves secure from storms while we are in this lower region. Before we are told how his troubles surprised and seized him here in this visible world, we are here told how... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 1:6

Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord ,.... This is generally understood of the angels, as in Job 38:7 who may be thought to be so called, because of their creation by the father of spirits, and their likeness to God in holiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and being affectionate and obedient to him; as also on account of the grace of election, and confirmation in Christ bestowed upon them, as well as because, in their embassies and messages to men,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 1:7

And the Lord said unto Satan, whence comest thou ?.... This question is put, not as ignorant of the place from whence he came; for the omniscient God knows all persons and things, men and angels, and these good and bad, where they are, from whence they come, and what they do, see Genesis 3:9 but it is put either as being angry with him, and resenting his coming among the sons of God, and chiding him for it, as having no proper business there, like the question in Matthew 22:12 , or... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 1:8

And the Lord said unto Satan, hast thou considered my servant Job ,.... Or, "hast thou put thine heart on my servant" F16 השמת לבך על עבדי "nunquid posuisti cor tuum super servum meum", Pagninus, Montanus, Bolducius, Schmidt. ; not in a way of love and affection to him, to do him any good or service, there being an original and implacable enmity in this old serpent to the seed of the woman; but rather his heart was set upon him in a way of desire to have him in his hands, to do... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 1:9

Then Satan answered the Lord, and said, doth Job fear God for nought. Satan does not deny any part of Job's character, nor directly charge him with anyone sin; which shows what a holy man Job was, how exact in his life and conversation, that the devil could not allege any one thing against him; nor does he deny that he feared the Lord; nay, he owns it, only suggests there was a private reason for it; and this he dares not affirm, only puts it by way of question, giving an innuendo, which is... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 1:10

Hast not thou made an hedge about him ,.... A fence, a wall of protection all around him? he had; he encompassed him about with his love as with a shield, a hedge which could not be broken down by men or devils; he surrounded him with his almighty power, that none could hurt him; he guarded him by his providence, he caused his angels to encamp about him; yea, he himself was a wall of fire around him; the Targum interprets it the word of God: so thick was the hedge, so strong the fence, that... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 1:11

But put forth thine hand now ,.... With draw thine hand of providence, power, and protection, with which thou hast covered and screened him; and, instead of that, "send" F21 שלח "mitte", Pagninus, Montanus, Junius & Tremellius, Schmidt. forth thine afflicting hand, not barely in a way of chastisement and correction, but in wrath and vengeance, consuming and destroying all he had; and this he desires might be done now, immediately, without delay, while Job was in the midst of his... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:6

There was a day when the sons of God - All the versions, and indeed all the critics, are puzzled with the phrase sons of God; האלהים בני beney haelohim , literally, sons of the God, or sons of the gods. The Vulgate has simply filii dei , sons of God. The Septuagint, οἱ αγγελοι του θεου , the angels of God. The Chaldee, מלאכיא כתי kittey malachaiya , troops of angels. The Syriac retains the Hebrew words and letters, only leaving out the demonstrative ה he in the word האלהים ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:7

From going to and fro in the earth - The translation of the Septuagint is curious: Περιελθων την γην και εμπεριπατησας την ὑππ ' ουρανον, παρειμι ; "Having gone round the earth, and walked over all that is under heaven, I am come hither." The Chaldee says, "I am come from going round the earth to examine the works of the children of men; and from walking through it." Coverdale, who generally hits the sense, translates thus: I have gone aboute the londe ond walked thorow it. Mr. Good... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:8

Hast thou considered my servant Job - Literally, Hast thou placed thy heart on my servant Job? Hast thou viewed his conduct with attention, whilst thou wert roaming about, seeking whom thou mightest devour? viz., the careless, prayerless, and profligate in general. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 1:6-12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 1:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 1:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 1:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 1:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 1:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 1:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:8

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