Job 5:16

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 5:16

So the poor hath hope ,.... Who observing this and that and the other poor man crying to the Lord and saved, hopes that he may be saved by him also; and having had experience of salvation out of one trouble or more, even out of six troubles, as in Job 5:19 , entertains a comfortable hope he shall be saved out of the seventh, or whatsoever he is in: the word F25 לדל "tenai", Montanus, Vatablus, Junius, Tremellius, Piscator, Cocceius. used signifies one that is weak and feeble,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 5:16

So the poor - דל dal , he who is made thin, who is wasted, extenuated; hath hope - he sees what God is accustomed to do, and he expects a repetition of gracious dealings in his own behalf; and because God deals thus with those who trust in him, therefore the mouth of impiety is stopped. Religion is kept alive in the earth, because of God's signal interventions in behalf of the bodies and souls of his followers. 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 5:16

So the poor hath hope . With the fall of each crafty oppressor, the poor man's hopes revive. He feels that "God ruleth in Jacob, and unto the ends of the world" ( Psalms 59:13 ). He recognizes the fact that the Almighty "maintains the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor" ( Psalms 140:12 ), that he is "a Refuge for the oppressed, a Refuge in times of trouble" ( Psalms 9:9 ). And iniquity stoppeth her mouth (comp. Psalms 107:42 ). Either "the oppressors themselves are... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 5:16

The poor man's hope. I. GREAT IN ITS EXPECTATIONS . Looking for salvation. II. DIVINE IN ITS ORIGIN . Being implanted by God. III. FIRM IN ITS FOUNDATION . Resting, not upon his own piety or strength, but upon God's gracious interposition on his behalf. IV. PRESENT IN ITS ENJOYMENT . The poor hath hope; it forms a principle within them now. V. SUSTAINING IN ITS OPERATION . Upholding in trouble. VI. CERTAIN IN ITS END .... read more

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