"My words shall be of the uprightness "- As God has given me his Spirit, from that Spirit alone will I speak; therefore all my words shall be of uprightness, knowledge, and truth. Verses 1-7 Job had desired a judge to decide his appeal. Jesus used this same metaphor when he said of little children that, "Their angels do always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven" (Matthew 18:10). And he restoreth unto man his righteousness. Job 33 Job 33:1 Job 33: God is neither arbitrarily hostile, nor silent. INTRODUCTION TO JOB 33. Elihu offers to reason with Job. The spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life. His talk is loaded with repetitions; and "He protests too much about his sincerity (Job 33:2f). And hide pride from man (Job 33:17). Job 33:1-33 Elihu Claims to Speak For God. The weakness of such demands appears in the fact that, to this point in Elihu's speech, he had not said anything that demanded an answer. Elihu likes to hear himself talk (Job 33:1-7) 1 Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words. "Happy is the man to whom a messenger from God appears, as I have come to you, to make God's intentions for you clear and intelligible. 2. mouth--rather, "palate," whereby the taste discerns. The three friends of Job had not been able to account for the suffering of this good man with their theology. 32 If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee. Job 33:17 Context. Job 33:6 JUST LIKE YOU BEFORE GOD (IN GOD'S STEAD): Elihu takes the place of God -- he is now the inspired bearer of His words (Job 32:8). Elihu was one according to his wish, a man like himself. NOTES ON CHAP. Job 31:24-40 Job Concludes His Self Defense. 2. "So that he seeth his face with joy" (Job 33:26). Job 34 Chapter 33 Elihu offers to reason with Job. 2. mouth--rather, "palate," whereby the taste discerns. Verses 29-33 Elihu shows that God's great and gracious design toward the children of men, is, to save them from being for ever miserable, and to bring them to be for ever happy. Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Concise), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. When afflictions have done their work, they shall be removed. The New Testament doctrine of chastening (Hebrews 12:5-13) is indeed the explanation of some sufferings of God's people; but in the light of the prologue, Elihu was not correct in this explanation of Job's sorrows. Set thy words in order before me, stand forth. This thought will be of great use for our getting good from sickness, in and by which God speaks to men. Verses 19-28 Job complained of his diseases, and judged by them that God was angry with him; his friends did so too: but Elihu shows that God often afflicts the body for good to the soul. -- exactly the same message the three friends had been pounding into Job's ears. 1:9 ) confess the fact of sin; and not try to justify or excuse ourselves. (8-13) God calls men to repentance. Center for Biblical Theology and Eschatology. Job 33:4. It follows that this commentary, like all commentaries, was written by an uninspired, fallible human. Also, Job had not accused God of malice or injustice. Introduction. My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly. His flesh wastes away from sight, And his bones stick out which once were not seen. "Watch him! The prophetic meaning here, was that Jesus ransomed all who would believe. If we would rightly convince men, it must be by reason, not by terror; by fair argument, not by a heavy hand. (Job 32:21-22 RSV) Chapter 33 is Elihu's address to Job. Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary 33:1-7 Job had desired a judge to decide his appeal. Job 34:16-29 God Watches Everything We Do. Salem Media Group. 3 My words shall be of the uprightness of my … "Man is also chastened with pain on his bed, And with strong pain in many of his bones, So that his life abhors bread, And his soul succulent food. (29-33) Verses 1-7 Job had desired a judge to decide his appeal. Chapter 33. "[6] It would be difficult to imagine any words that could have been spoken which might have been any more distasteful or repulsive to Job than these things that Elihu was saying here. The works of darkness are unfruitful works; all the gains of sin will come far short of the damage. Job responded to Elihu's challenge in exactly the proper manner, ignoring it completely. Pain is the fruit of sin; yet, by the grace of God, the pain of the body is often made a means of good to the soul. When we hear any thing said to God's dishonour, we ought to bear our testimony against it. Elihu is here saying that, "God has been speaking to you all the time, and you are not listening: He has been speaking in dreams (Job 33:15) (Job had mentioned such things as nightmares) and in severe judgments against you" (Job 33:19-22). 18 He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from … Elihu appears in this affirmation to mean that his prayers on Job's behalf, along with Job's confession of sins, will constitute an acceptable ransom in God's sight. KJV Job 32:1 [So/Then] these three men [ceased/refused] [to answer/answering/to answer further] Job, because he … "Man is also chastened with pain on his bed, And with strong pain in many of his bones, So that his life abhors bread, And his soul succulent food. And his life from perishing by the sword. Rashi 's Commentary: Show Hide. Several versions (the New English Bible, the Easy-to-Read Version, the Good News Bible, etc.) Elihu urges that he had spoken wrong, and that he ought to humble himself before God, and by repentance to unsay it. Job 33 Commentary. Job 30:1-31 Job is Sick at Heart. Job 33 Job 33:1 Job 33: God is neither arbitrarily hostile, nor silent. Of the 44 starters that day, 25 received All-America mention and 33 would go on to pro careers. 3 My words shall express the uprightness of my heart, and my lips shall speak what they know with utter sincerity. This bloke is going to say something! 33 “However now, Job, please hear my speech, And listen to all my words. Page #7 Study Notes on Job Introductory Thoughts about Commentaries Only the Scriptures provide an infallible, authoritatively inspired revelation of God’s will for man (2 Timothy 3:16,17). Job 33:6 JUST LIKE YOU BEFORE GOD (IN GOD'S STEAD): Elihu takes the place of God -- he is now the inspired bearer of His words (Job 32:8). This change of person, without any indication of the same, belongs to the peculiarities of the Hebrew, and, in general, of the Oriental style, described in the Geschichte der jd. (1-7) Eliú a Job: “Yo soy tu vocero delante de Dios.” Por tanto, Job, oye ahora mis razones, Y escucha todas mis palabras. All that truly repent of their sins, shall find mercy with God. Elihu thinks that Job has been wrong in some of what he has said—indeed, he sees pride and arrogance in Job's attitude (see 33:17; 35:12; 36:9). So these three men ceased answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.Then the wrath of Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was aroused against Job; his wrath was aroused because he justified himself rather than God. (1-5) Elihu and his dissatisfaction with the answers of Job’s friends. "Howbeit, Job, I pray thee, hear my speech. (19-28) Elihu entreats Job's attention. My words shall utter the uprightness of my heart; And that which my lips know they shall speak sincerely. 15 In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed; 16 Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction, 17 That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man. The Spirit of God hath made me] That is, I am God’s creature no less than thou art, made and maintained by the word of his power, by the breath of his mouth; why then may I not utter pure and holy doctrine? Job had challenged God to "show me" (Job 10:2) or "Give me an answer." Proud member I am about to open my mouth; my words are on the tip of my tongue. Commentary on Job 33:19-28 (Read Job 33:19-28) Job complained of his diseases, and judged by them that God was angry with him; his friends did so too: but Elihu shows that God often afflicts the body for good to the soul. Chapter 32. Because Job does not answer, we should understand that Job cannot contradict what Elihu is saying. While sinners are pursuing evil purposes, and indulging their pride, their souls are hastening to destruction. Job 32:1-22 Elihu is Upset With Job’s Friends. And I have heard the voice of thy words, saying. Rashi 's Commentary: Show Hide. There was not then, that we know of, any Divine revelation in writing, though now it is our principal guide. JOB 33 A CONTINUATION OF THE SPEECH OF ELIHU This chapter does nothing to improve our low estimate of the quality of Elihu's long tirade. Job 33:31. job 33:31. This thought will be of great use for our getting good from sickness, in and by which God speaks to men. We must confess the folly of sin; So foolish have I been and ignorant. In this chapter Elihu addresses Job himself, and entreats his attention to what he had to say to him, and offers several things to induce him to it; and recommends himself as one that was according to his wish, in the stead of God, a man like himself, and of whom he had no reason to be afraid, Job 33:1; and then he brings a charge … If there be a messenger with him — If there be a prophet or teacher with the afflicted man; an interpreter — One whose office and work it is to declare to him the mind and will of God, and his design in this dispensation of his providence, and what is the sick man’s duty under it. "[1] Furthermore, he is not perfectly fair with Job. Iyov - Job - Chapter 33 « Previous Chapter 32. John Trapp Complete Commentary. “But now, Job, listen to my words; pay attention to everything I say. render Elihu's words here as, "Job, you are wrong." 3 My words shall be of the uprightness of my … Mark well, O Job - Pay the deepest attention to what I have said, and to what I shall say. What a pompous and bombastic line this is! 4 “The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life. That he may withdraw man from his purpose. "My terror shall not make thee afraid" (Job 33:7). ", "The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty giveth me life" (Job 33:4). “The pit” is death and all its effects, not just physical death but spiritual death. Elihu was justly displeased with Job, as more anxious to clear his own character than the justice and goodness of God. Show content in: English Both Hebrew. of Next » Chapter 34. 1. Benson Commentary Job 33:23-24. hath spoken--rather, "proceeds to speak." Answer me then, if you can; stand up and argue your case before me. From here to the end of the chapter, Elihu describes how God speaks to men in the judgments sent upon them; and, of course, he vividly describes the very things that have happened to Job! Behold, I open my mouth; the tongue in my mouth speaks. Job 33 – Eliú le enseña a Job A. Eliú desafía la defensa de Job. If we would rightly convince men, it must be by reason, not by terror; by fair argument, not by a heavy hand. "This submissiveness is the ransom to be paid, and the ransom has been found; Job can then return to health and be strong again. 2 “Behold now, I open my mouth, My tongue in my mouth speaks. Job 32 – Hearing from Elihu A. d. He shall pray to God: Job 33:26-28 is a wonderful description of a genuine conversion experience. Elihu was displeased with Job's friends because they had not been candid to Job. (29-33). since I also am a rational creature; and … He acts with perfect justice, wisdom, and goodness, where we cannot perceive it. A blessed change follows. Elihu is here promising Job the most extravagant blessings if he repents and submits. Elihu likes to hear himself talk (Job 33:1-7) 1 Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words. He is the great Mediator between God and sinful man. The game ended with the score 10-10 after Parseghian decided to play for the tie (and so preserve Notre Dame's No. (14-18) God sends afflictions for good. XXXIII . 1 But listen to my words, Job, I pray you, and hearken to all my speech. We must confess the fault of sin; I have perverted that which was right. 2 Behold, here I am with open mouth; here is my tongue talking. This reminds us of many other things Elihu said. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. 2 Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth. The Book of Job Commentary by A. R. FAUSSET CHAPTER 33 Job 33:1-33.ADDRESS TO JOB, AS ( Job 32:1-22) TO THE FRIENDS. Job 34:1-15 Elihu Proclaims God’s Justice. (Job 33:19-28) Elihu to Job: "God spoke to you in your sufferings, to save your soul from death." His flesh wastes away from sight, And his bones stick out which once were not seen. "Elihu perhaps thinks that Job is unduly proud of his integrity. My words declare the uprightness of my heart, and what my lips know they speak sincerely." He hath redeemed my soul from going into the pit. What does it mean? Copyright © 2021, Bible Study Tools. He is patronizing, referring to Job by name, as though addressing an intimate or an inferior, something that Job's three friends had refrained from doing throughout the whole book. Those that perish for ever are without excuse, for they would not be healed. "I have found a ransom" (Job 33:24). (19-28) Elihu entreats Job's attention. Van Selms' paraphrase of what Elihu is saying here catches the unqualified egotism in it. Elihu's Rebuke and Counsel . Job 33:14-18 Job had complained that God kept him wholly in the dark concerning the meaning of his dealings with him, and therefore concluded he dealt with him as his enemy. By whatever means we are kept back from the we shall bless the Lord for them at least, and should bless him for them though they be painful and distressing. Jesus Christ is the Messenger and the Ransom, so Elihu calls him, as Job had called him his Redeemer, for he is both the Purchaser and the Price, the Priest and the sacrifice. Job 33 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC) 33 Be that as it may, Job, I beg of you to hear what I have to say and give heed to all my words. 31 Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak. 33 If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom. "Elihu apparently means to suggest that he has the charismatic gift of divine wisdom which was deficient in his elders who were not able to confute Job successfully."[3]. When God designs men's good, by the convictions and dictates of their own consciences, he opens the heart, as Lydia's, and opens the ears, so that conviction finds or forces its way in. In chapters 32–37 the younger friend Elihu rebukes both Job and his three friends. Hold thy peace, and I will teach thee wisdom.". I have opened my mouth ... my tongue hath spoken in my mouth ... my words shall utter ... my lips ... shall speak", "The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty giveth me life", ELIHU'S FALSE INTERPRETATION OF JOB'S COMPLAINT, "Thou art not just, for God is greater than man", "That he may withdraw man from his purpose", "He is chastened also with pain upon his bed", "If there be with him an angel, an interpreter, etc. The Book of Job Commentary by A. R. FAUSSET CHAPTER 33 Job 33:1-33.ADDRESS TO JOB, AS ( Job 32:1-22) TO THE FRIENDS. (14-18) God sends afflictions for good. It is unreasonable for weak, sinful creatures, to strive with a God of infinite wisdom, power, and goodness. 3 “My words are from the uprightness of my heart, And my lips speak knowledge sincerely. (8-13) God calls men to repentance. And the breath of the Almighty giveth me life. They stop talking as well. All the wonderful things which Elihu here promised to Job were, of course, contingent upon Job's confession of his wickedness (Job 33:27). God's purpose in this, according to Elihu, was stated in Job 33:17. In Job 33:27 the favoured one is again the subj. I have opened my mouth ... my tongue hath spoken in my mouth ... my words shall utter ... my lips ... shall speak" (Job 33:1-3). Job 33:4 The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.. Ver. That which turns men from sin, saves them from hell. He corrects Job's view of God's hiddenness by arguing that God reveals himself in mysterious ways (Job including dreams, pain … He is the "daysman" (AV) or "someone to arbitrate", whom Job had sought (Job 9:33). Every man speaks with his mouth, but few, as Elihu, try their words with discrimination first, and only say what is really good ( Job 6:30 12:11). (1-7) Elihu blames Job for reflecting upon God. I am as much endowed with the Spirit of God as thou art, O Job, and therefore I speak to thee in his name.” Recovery from sickness is a mercy indeed, when it proceeds from the remission of sin. "[8] In the extent that Job might have been tempted to believe this, we may find the high-water mark of Satan's campaign to force Job to renounce his integrity. That is to say, “I am as much the creature of God as these three old gentlemen are, these three wise friends who have spoken so tartly. "Elihu here alludes to Job's charges that God intimidates him (Job 9:34; 13:21); and he here assures Job that this charge cannot be made in the present situation, since Job's opponent here is a mere mortal."[4]. Every man speaks with his mouth, but few, as Elihu, try their words with discrimination first, and only say what is really good ( Job 6:30 12:11). God's message for Job in all this suffering, according to Elihu, is "Repent!" He is chastened also with pain upon his bed. (Job 33:19-28) Elihu to Job: "God spoke to you in your sufferings, to save your soul from death." ELIHU'S PROMISE OF RESTORATION TO JOB IF HE REPENTS. "[2] The Bible, however, makes it clear that Job had never spoken anything about God that was not right (Job 42:7). Job 32 Commentary Verse 1. He is patronizing, referring to Job by name, as though addressing an intimate or an inferior, something that Job's three friends had refrained from doing throughout the whole book. 1 But listen to my words, Job, I pray you, and hearken to all my speech. In Job 33:32-33, Elihu challenges Job to answer him. Job 33:24 "Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom." It opens with an invitation to dialogue: "But now, hear my speech, O Job, and listen to all my words. 1 ranking), a decision that is still hotly debated. What a mercy it is to be under the restraints of an awakened conscience! For that he giveth not account of any of his matters? The end and design of these admonitions are to keep men from sin, particularly the sin of pride. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. 5 “ Refute me if you can; Iyov - Job - Chapter 33 « Previous Chapter 32. Job 33:32. job 33:32. Chapter 33. "The spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life." And the author informs us that as Job finishes his last speech, so too do his friends. Verse 3. Others had been present. We must, with a broken and ( 1 John. The only original thing we have been able to find in Elihu's words is the viewpoint expressed in this paragraph that God's purpose in punishing Job was designed for Job's benefit, a divine chastening, to prevent his utter ruin. This example is unique and unparalleled until the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). "He is chastened also with pain upon his bed" (Job 33:19). It is substantial, and lively, and very much to the purpose. (1-7) Elihu blames Job for reflecting upon God. Knowledge clearly. ] We have here the conclusion of this first part of … Job was fully conscious of his absolute integrity before God; and nothing that Elihu had said or would say later moved Job in even the slightest degree from that confidence. As Andersen noted, "Job had never accused God of dishonesty or injustice; although his words might have seemed to Job's friends that he had indeed done so. Commentary on Elihu and Job (Chapter 32 and 33) by Craig Truglia. Verses 14-18 God speaks to us by conscience, by providences, and by ministers; of all these Elihu discourses. Through a Ransom/Atonement (Job 33:24). All rights reserved. Elihu was one according to his wish, a man like himself. If thou hast any thing to say - If thou hast any objection to make against what I have already stated, now answer, now speak freely; for it is my desire that thou shouldst stand clear of all charges. That he may be enlightened with the light of the living. 2. My words — I will not speak passionately or partially, but from a sincere desire to do thee good. Job is exhorted to listen attentively to Elihu's teaching, 31-33. 2 Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth. More Job commentaries. Job 33:4 The Spirit of God hath made me. First of … My words come from an upright heart; my lips sincerely speak what I know. The impact of these words upon Job was this: "All of the terrible things that have happened unto you are merely God's way of trying to get you to withdraw from those evil purposes you have in your heart. Introduction. So high was the value of souls, that nothing less would redeem them; and so great the hurt done by sin, that nothing less would atone for it, than the blood of the Son of God, who gave his life a ransom for many. Behold, I will answer thee, in this thou art not just; "In this, Elihu had not grasped the essential point, as Job had expressed it; therefore it was easy for him to give his answer, `Job, you are wrong' (Job 33:12)."[5]. hath spoken--rather, "proceeds to speak." God is not accountable to us. "Thou art not just, for God is greater than man" (Job 33:12). I have sinned, and perverted that which was right. (Read all of Job 33) Verse 3 My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly. His flesh is consumed away that it cannot be seen; And his bones that were not seen stick out. Job's blameless record as a neighbor and city official (Job 29:12-17; 31:16-23), including pure inward motivations (Job 31:1-2,24-25,33-34) and attitudes (Job 31:1,7,9,26-27,29-30) toward God and neighbor, are lofty ethical standards to emulate. "That he may withdraw man from his purpose" (Job 33:17). A ransom or propitiation is found. Job 31:1-23 Job Asserts His Integrity. Preparing the way for the Lord's appearance, Elihu presents a more balanced view of God and his relationship to humankind. The metaphor here was that of `ministers of the face,' who were privileged to look the king in the face, the same being the highest ranking members of the king's court. On the general dispensation of the Holy Spirit with respect to the new creation The Holy Spirit completed the work of creation in all its parts. Job had never claimed absolute perfection, admitting minor transgressions and mistakes; but he insisted that he had committed no violent crimes or immoralities that could have been the basis of divine punishment. 14 For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. Then God is gracious unto him, and saith. When all this happens, namely, Job's confession and Elihu's prayers on his behalf, then humility and submissiveness on Job's part shall have been achieved. ". In this chapter Elihu addresses Job himself, and entreats his attention to what he had to say to him, and offers several things to induce him to it; and recommends himself as one that was according to his wish, in the stead of God, a man like himself, and of whom he had no reason to be afraid, Job 33:1; and then he brings a charge … Hence, he is agreeing, perhaps begrudgingly at first. Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible has served as an invaluable guide to the Bible for pastors and students the world over. His flesh shall be fresher than a child's; He prayeth unto God, and he is favorable unto him. rwrb t[d daath barur, pure science. (Job 33:1-3 RSV) I am innocent, neither is there iniquity in me. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. We enter this chapter with Elihu requesting that Job listen to … Why Elihu spoke. 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