Job 27:11

Verse 11

Section second A CALM AND FORMAL STATEMENT OF JOB’S VIEWS CONCERNING THE LOT OF THE WICKED IN THIS, AND THEIR DOOM IN THE NEXT, LIFE, Job 27:11-23.

Introductory strophe a Experience has given man wisdom which should guard him against error in the interpretation of the mind and ways of God. With a noble feeling of conciliation he takes for his text the statement of the friends concerning the wicked, Job 27:11-13.

11. By the Concerning. Literally, in.

Hand of God The mystery of the divine government, which he proceeds to unfold in this and the subsequent chapters.

That which is with the Almighty His dealings. Compare Job 12:16; Job 15:9; and see note on Job 22:14.

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

Daniel Whedon was born in 1808 in Onondaga, N.Y. Dr. Whedon was well qualified as a commentator. He was professor of Ancient Languages in Wesleyan University, studied law and had some years of pastoral experience. He was editor of the Methodist Quarterly Review for more than twenty years. Besides many articles for religious papers he was also the author of the well-known and important work, Freedom of the Will. Dr. Whedon was noted for his incisive, vigorous style, both as preacher and writer. He died at Atlantic Highlands, N.J., June 8, 1885.Whedon was a pivotal figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism in the nineteenth-centry America. As a result of his efforts, some historians have concluded that he was responsible for a new doctrine of man that was more dependent upon philosophical principles than scripture.... Show more

Dr. Daniel D. Whedon was a central figure in the struggle between Calvinism and Arminianism. He devoted 25 years to writing the New Testament commentaries. Other authors wrote the Old Testament commentaries with Whedon serving as the editor. Study the bible online.... Show more

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Whedon's Commentary on the Bible

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