Job 33:7 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 33:1-7

Several arguments Elihu here uses to persuade Job not only to give him a patient hearing, but to believe that he designed him a good office, and to take it kindly, and be willing to receive the instructions he was now about to give him. Let Job consider, 1. That Elihu does not join with his three friends against him. He has, in the foregoing chapter, declared his dislike of their proceedings, disclaimed their hypothesis, and quite set aside the method they took of healing Job. ?Wherefore, Job,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 33:7

Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid ,.... To come near, join issue in a debate, and speak freely; this Job had wished for, and desired of God that his fear might not terrify him, and his dread not make him afraid, and then he could talk and reason freely with him, Job 9:34 ; now Job had nothing to fear from Elihu, he was a man and not God, with whom there was no terrible majesty, as with God; he was but a clod of clay, and had nothing in him or about him to strike terror into him;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 33:7

My terror shall not make thee afraid - This is an allusion to what Job had said, Job 9:34 ; : "Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me." Being thy equal, no fear can impose upon thee so far as to overawe thee; so that thou shouldst not be able to conduct thy own defense. We are on equal terms; now prepare to defend thyself. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 33:1-13

Elihu's first address to Job: 1. An exposure of Job's sin. I. ELIHU BESPEAKS JOB 'S ATTENTION . This he does on four distinct grounds. 1 . That what he was about to say had been deliberately , thoroughly , and impartially weighed. (Verse 2.) He was not about to open his mouth at random or under any feeling of excitement, but after having tasted every word, as it were, in his palate—a metaphor suggestive of the wise discrimination with which both his thoughts had been... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 33:1-33

In this chapter Elihu, turning away from the "comforters," proceeds to address Job himself, offering to reason out the matter in dispute with him, in God's stead. After a brief exordium (verses 1-7), he takes exception which (he says) are unjust. He next brings forward his theory of God-inflicted sufferings being, in the main, chastisements proceeding from a loving purpose, intended to purify, to strengthen, to purge out faults, to "save from the pit," to improve, and to enlighten... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 33:6-7

The human mediator. Elihu declares that his attitude towards God is just the same as Job's. He stands like Job in respect of God. He is a mortal man formed out of the clay. Then, though Job dreads the awful, invisible God, he may listen to a fellow-creature without fear. If he cannot find God in the darkness, he may be cheered and strengthened by feeling the presence of a brother-man. He may take his lessons from Elihu quite simply and naturally as from one like himself. In these ideas Elihu... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 33:7

My terror shall not make thee afraid. Thou canst feel no alarm at me; I cannot terrify thee, as God would ( Job 6:4 ; Job 7:14 ; Job 9:34 . etc.). Neither shall my hand (literally, my pack-saddle ) be heavy upon thee . Thou wilt not feel my presence a burden, or be crushed under the weight of my words. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 33:7

Behold my terror shall not make thee afraid - Job had earnestly desired to carry his cause directly before God, but he had expressed the apprehension that he would overawe him by his majesty, so that he would not be able to manage his plea with the calmness and self-possession which were desirable. He had, therefore, expressed it as his earnest wish, that if he were so permitted, God would not take advantage of his majesty and power to confound him; see the notes at Job 13:21. Elihu now says,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 33:6-7

Job 33:6-7. Behold, I am, &c., in God’s stead I will plead with thee in God’s name and stead, and on his behalf, which thou hast often wished that some one would do. I also am formed out of the clay I am God’s creature, like thyself. Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid Look upon me: the contest is not unequal, as thou didst complain when thou thoughtest upon God, Job 9:34; Job 13:23. Thou seest no dreadful majesty in me to affright thee, nor any power to oppress thee. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Job 33:1-33

Elihu accuses Job (33:1-33)Turning now to Job, Elihu gives the assurance that he speaks with sincerity and with respect for the God who created him (33:1-4). He also speaks as one who is on a level of equality with Job (5-7).To begin with Elihu recalls Job’s claim to be innocent and Job’s accusation that God has treated him as if he were guilty (8-11). Elihu is shocked that a person could make such an accusation against God, and boldly rebukes Job (12-13). He suggests that if Job were quiet for... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 33:1-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 33:7

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 33:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 33:1-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 33:1-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 33:6-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 33:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 33:7

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 33:6-7

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Job 33:1-33

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