Job 2:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:1

Again there was a day when the sons of God same to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came also among them . There is no "again" in the original. The words used are an exact repetition of those contained in Job 2:6 of Job 1:1-22 . But they mark, no doubt, a second occasion on which the angelic host came to present themselves before the throne of God, and Satan came with them. To present himself before the Lord . These words are additional to those used in the former... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:1-6

A new trial moved for. I. THE OLD OCCASION RETURNED . 1 . The gathering of the sons of God. The recurrence of this celestial scene reminds us of: 2 . The reappearance of the adversary. If, on the former occasion, the entrance of Satan amongst God's celestial sons might permissibly be regarded as an impertinent intrusion, in the present instance his return must be held as having taken place in accordance with a tacit understanding that, in due course, he should appear to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:1-10

Renewed assaults and temptations of the adversary. The first scene in this drama of affliction has closed, and a fresh one opens, bringing, however, no happy change, no alleviation, but rather an aggravation of the hero's woe. A second time the adversary of mankind appears in the heavenly court to launch his malicious shafts of accusation against the servant of God. His purpose is now more intent, his aim more deadly, than ever. But we, as spectators, can see a bright light still steadily... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:1-10

The severer tests of faith. Job has triumphed in the severe ordeal. His possessions, his servants, his family, have been torn from him. In the bitterness of his sorrow he has "rent his mantle," and shown the signs of his humiliation by cutting off the hair of his head. But in the paroxysms of his grief he has "held fast his integrity;" he "sinned not, nor charged God foolishly." So far he has passed through the fire unscathed, and belied the false accusations of the adversary. But further... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:1-13

This chapter concludes the "Introductory section." It consists of three parts. Job 2:1-6 contain an account of Satan's second appearance in the courts of heaven, and of a second colloquy between him and the Almighty. Job 2:7-10 contain the sequel to this colloquy, viz. Satan's further affliction of Job, and his conduct under it. Verses 11-13 contain an account of the arrival of Job's three special friends to mourn with him and to comfort him; and of their behavior during the first... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:2

And the Lord said unto Satan, From whence comest thou? And Satan answered the Lord, and said, From going to and fro in the earth, and from walking up and down in it (see the comment on Job 1:7 , of which this is an almost exact repetition). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:3

And the Lord said unto Satan, Hast thou conquered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? Thus far is identical with Job 1:1 ( quod vide ). The rest of the verse is additional, having reference to the conduct of Job under his earlier trials ( Job 1:20-22 ). And still he holdeth fast his integrity. This has been justly called "the key-note of the whole book" (Cook). Satan had declared that Job's... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:4

And Satan answered the Lord, and said, Skin for skin . No doubt a proverbial expression, resembling "Eye for eye, tooth for tooth; Tit for tat," and the like; but not expressive of retaliation. Satan means that, to keep his own "skin" intact, a man will sacrifice another's "skin;" even that of his nearest and dearest. Job, he insinuates, submitted to the loss of his children without a murmur, because he feared that otherwise God would stretch forth his hand against his person, and smite it... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:4

The value of life. I. MORE VALUABLE THAN MATERIAL POSSESSIONS . 1 . In origin ; being the breath of God's Spirit, while they are only the work of God's hand. 2 . In nature ; being conscious of its own existence, while they are only dead, insensate things. 3 . In capacities ; being possessed of intellect, reason, conscience, will, while they have only properties and qualities peculiar to matter. 4 . In design ; being intended for the conscious enjoyment... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 2:4

Satan's proverb. I. THE IMPORT OF IT . That a man will part with everything about him to save his life. II. THE FALSEHOOD OF IT . 1 . Men will part with all outward things to save life. 2 . Some men will even part with a good conscience to save life. 3 . But there are those who would rather die than renounce their integrity. read more

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