Job 34:36 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 34:31-37

In these verses, I. Elihu instructs Job what he should say under his affliction, Job 34:31, 32. Having reproved him for his peevish passionate words, he here puts better words into his mouth. When we reprove for what is amiss we must direct to what is good, that our reproofs may be the reproofs of instruction, Prov. 6:23. He does not impose it upon Job to use these words, but recommends it to him, as that which was meet to be said. In general, he would have him repent of his misconduct, and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 34:36

My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end ,.... This is my opinion, or what "I bring in" F15 אבי "pro" אביא "adducam", so some in Codurcus: "haec autem in medio affero", Tigurine version; "adduco", Schultens. adduce, and lay before you, men of understanding and wisdom, and leave it with you to consider of. Some render it, "O my Father, let Job be tried", &c.; as if it was an apostrophe to God, and a request to him; so Mr. Broughton, who adds, "which art in heaven,' ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 34:36

My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end - איוב יבחן אבי abi yibbachen Aiyob , "My father, let Job be tried." So the Vulgate, Pater mi, probetur Job . But it may be as in the common translation, I wish Job to be tried; or, as Mr. Good renders it, Verily, let Job be pursued to conquest for replying like wicked men. This is a very harsh wish: but the whole chapter is in the same spirit; nearly destitute of mildness and compassion. Who could suppose that such arguings could come... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 34:1-37

In this chapter Elihu turns from Job to those whom he addresses as "wise men" (verse 2), or "men of understanding" (verse 10). Whether these are Job's three special friends, or others among the company which had perhaps gathered to hear the debate, is uncertain. He makes the subject of his address to them Job's conduct—scarcely a polite thing to do in Job's presence. Job, he says, has scorned God and charged him with injustice (verses 5-9). He will vindicate him. This he proceeds to do in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 34:1-37

Elihu to the bystanders: the case of Job tried. I. THE COURT CONSTITUTED . 1 . The panel . Job, a good man, a great sufferer, sorely calumniated deeply perplexed, involved in doubt and darkness, and guilty of much presumption. 2 . The judges . Either the three friends ironically addressed as "wise men," or the bystanders, among whom were doubtless many possessed of sound wisdom and discretions" wise" and "knowing ones" (verse 2), "men of understanding," literally,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 34:1-37

Elihu's second discourse: man has no right to doubt of God's fustier. I. CENSURE OF JOB 'S DOUBTS . ( Job 34:1-9 .) In silence Job has listened to the reproof of his friend, and has apparently taken to heart the lesson that in justifiable self-defence we may carry our protests beyond the true boundary, and exaggerate our innocence while rejecting false imputations. Elihu therefore rises again, and proceeds with his second reproof. Job has represented God as a cruel, unjust... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 34:36

My desire is that Job may be tried unto the end ; literally, Would that Job were tested to the uttermost ! — "tested'" i.e; as gold is tested, by the touchstone, and "to the uttermost," so that there should be no doubt as to the result. Elihu had his wish. Job was tried as severely as possible, and the issue was pronounced by God himself. "Ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath " ( Job 42:8 , Revised Version). Because of his answers for wicked... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 34:36

The completion of trial. Elihu wishes Job to be "tried unto the end." His desire strikes us as cruel. Yet, perhaps unknown to himself, great good may come out of the fulfilment of it. I. THERE IS AN END OF TRIAL . As we look down the long vista of troubles we can see no terminus; it seems to run on for ever into the darkness. But whatever may be the appearance, the reality is not everlasting. "Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." Never was night... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 34:36

My desire is - Margin, “or, “my father, let Job be tried.”” This variation between the text and the margin, arises from the different interpretations affixed to the Hebrew word אבי 'âbiy. The Hebrew word commonly means “father,” and some have supposed that that sense is to be retained here, and then it would be a solemn appeal to God as his Father - expressing the earnest prayer of Elihu that Job might be fully tried. But the difficulties in this interpretation are obvious:(1) Such a mode of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 34:34-36

Job 34:34-36. Let men of understanding tell me I am content that any wise man should judge of my words. Let any such tell us what is their opinion. Job hath spoken without knowledge Job seems to me to be very much mistaken, and his discourse to be inconsiderate, and without reason. My desire is, that Job may be tried That his words and matters, which I am now debating, may be examined and sifted; unto the end Thoroughly and exactly, till the cause be brought to an issue; because of... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 34:31-37

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 34:36

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 34:36

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 34:1-37

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 34:1-37

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 34:1-37

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 34:36

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 34:36

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Job 34:36

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 34:34-36

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