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Job 23 |
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Job 23:1 Then Job answered and said,
Job complains that God has withdrawn
Job appeals from his friends to the just judgment of God. He wants to have his cause tried quickly. Blessed be God, we may know where to find him. He is in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself; and upon a mercy-seat, waiting to be gracious. Thither the sinner may go; and there the believer may order his cause before Him, with arguments taken from his promises, his covenant, and his glory. A patient waiting for death and judgment is our wisdom and duty, and it cannot be without a holy fear and trembling. A passionate wishing for death or judgment is our sin and folly, and ill becomes us, as it did Job.
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1Then Job answered and said,2Even to day [is] my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning.3Oh that I knew where I might find him! [that] I might come [even] to his seat!4I would order [my] cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.5I would know the words [which] he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.6Will he plead against me with [his] great power? No; but he would put [strength] in me.7There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 23:2 Even to day [is] my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning.
Job complains that God has withdrawn
Job appeals from his friends to the just judgment of God. He wants to have his cause tried quickly. Blessed be God, we may know where to find him. He is in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself; and upon a mercy-seat, waiting to be gracious. Thither the sinner may go; and there the believer may order his cause before Him, with arguments taken from his promises, his covenant, and his glory. A patient waiting for death and judgment is our wisdom and duty, and it cannot be without a holy fear and trembling. A passionate wishing for death or judgment is our sin and folly, and ill becomes us, as it did Job.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-7
1Then Job answered and said,2Even to day [is] my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning.3Oh that I knew where I might find him! [that] I might come [even] to his seat!4I would order [my] cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.5I would know the words [which] he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.6Will he plead against me with [his] great power? No; but he would put [strength] in me.7There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
“Then Job answered and said, ‘Yes, I know that my accusation comes from my hands.’ ” This means, I carry along with me the evidence that accuses me. I draw from myself the demonstration of my afflictions. “His hand has been made heavy upon me, and I groan over me.” If it were possible, he says, to discuss my punishments with him, it would also be possible to find them out. If only I could plead my case in justice, he says, and meet him and learn what he would have answered me! See how he obtained exactly what he desired. That is, in fact, what occurs at the end of the book. I wanted to know what he would have said to me and whether he would have punished me just the same; and, by saying so, I had no intention of condemning any injustice on his part. - "Commentary on Job 23.2b"
“Today also my speech is bitter,” that is, my words happen to be harsh and irksome to both our ears. In a different sense [we may interpret the passage as] you, indeed, to use harsher speech against you, drive me with your words. - "Commentary on Job 23.2"
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Job 23:3 Oh that I knew where I might find him! [that] I might come [even] to his seat!
Job complains that God has withdrawn
Job appeals from his friends to the just judgment of God. He wants to have his cause tried quickly. Blessed be God, we may know where to find him. He is in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself; and upon a mercy-seat, waiting to be gracious. Thither the sinner may go; and there the believer may order his cause before Him, with arguments taken from his promises, his covenant, and his glory. A patient waiting for death and judgment is our wisdom and duty, and it cannot be without a holy fear and trembling. A passionate wishing for death or judgment is our sin and folly, and ill becomes us, as it did Job.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-7
1Then Job answered and said,2Even to day [is] my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning.3Oh that I knew where I might find him! [that] I might come [even] to his seat!4I would order [my] cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.5I would know the words [which] he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.6Will he plead against me with [his] great power? No; but he would put [strength] in me.7There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 23:4 I would order [my] cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.
Job complains that God has withdrawn
Job appeals from his friends to the just judgment of God. He wants to have his cause tried quickly. Blessed be God, we may know where to find him. He is in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself; and upon a mercy-seat, waiting to be gracious. Thither the sinner may go; and there the believer may order his cause before Him, with arguments taken from his promises, his covenant, and his glory. A patient waiting for death and judgment is our wisdom and duty, and it cannot be without a holy fear and trembling. A passionate wishing for death or judgment is our sin and folly, and ill becomes us, as it did Job.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-7
1Then Job answered and said,2Even to day [is] my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning.3Oh that I knew where I might find him! [that] I might come [even] to his seat!4I would order [my] cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.5I would know the words [which] he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.6Will he plead against me with [his] great power? No; but he would put [strength] in me.7There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 23:5 I would know the words [which] he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.
Job complains that God has withdrawn
Job appeals from his friends to the just judgment of God. He wants to have his cause tried quickly. Blessed be God, we may know where to find him. He is in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself; and upon a mercy-seat, waiting to be gracious. Thither the sinner may go; and there the believer may order his cause before Him, with arguments taken from his promises, his covenant, and his glory. A patient waiting for death and judgment is our wisdom and duty, and it cannot be without a holy fear and trembling. A passionate wishing for death or judgment is our sin and folly, and ill becomes us, as it did Job.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-7
1Then Job answered and said,2Even to day [is] my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning.3Oh that I knew where I might find him! [that] I might come [even] to his seat!4I would order [my] cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.5I would know the words [which] he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.6Will he plead against me with [his] great power? No; but he would put [strength] in me.7There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 23:6 Will he plead against me with [his] great power? No; but he would put [strength] in me.
Job complains that God has withdrawn
Job appeals from his friends to the just judgment of God. He wants to have his cause tried quickly. Blessed be God, we may know where to find him. He is in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself; and upon a mercy-seat, waiting to be gracious. Thither the sinner may go; and there the believer may order his cause before Him, with arguments taken from his promises, his covenant, and his glory. A patient waiting for death and judgment is our wisdom and duty, and it cannot be without a holy fear and trembling. A passionate wishing for death or judgment is our sin and folly, and ill becomes us, as it did Job.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-7
1Then Job answered and said,2Even to day [is] my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning.3Oh that I knew where I might find him! [that] I might come [even] to his seat!4I would order [my] cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.5I would know the words [which] he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.6Will he plead against me with [his] great power? No; but he would put [strength] in me.7There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 23:7 There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
Job complains that God has withdrawn
Job appeals from his friends to the just judgment of God. He wants to have his cause tried quickly. Blessed be God, we may know where to find him. He is in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself; and upon a mercy-seat, waiting to be gracious. Thither the sinner may go; and there the believer may order his cause before Him, with arguments taken from his promises, his covenant, and his glory. A patient waiting for death and judgment is our wisdom and duty, and it cannot be without a holy fear and trembling. A passionate wishing for death or judgment is our sin and folly, and ill becomes us, as it did Job.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-7
1Then Job answered and said,2Even to day [is] my complaint bitter: my stroke is heavier than my groaning.3Oh that I knew where I might find him! [that] I might come [even] to his seat!4I would order [my] cause before him, and fill my mouth with arguments.5I would know the words [which] he would answer me, and understand what he would say unto me.6Will he plead against me with [his] great power? No; but he would put [strength] in me.7There the righteous might dispute with him; so should I be delivered for ever from my judge.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 23:8 Behold, I go forward, but he [is] not [there]; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:
He asserts his own integrity
Job knew that the Lord was every where present; but his mind was in such confusion, that he could get no fixed view of God’s merciful presence, so as to find comfort by spreading his case before him. His views were all gloomy. God seemed to stand at a distance, and frown upon him. Yet Job expressed his assurance that he should be brought forth, tried, and approved, for he had obeyed the precepts of God. He had relished and delighted in the truths and commandments of God. Here we should notice that Job justified himself rather than God, or in opposition to him, [Job 32:2]. Job might feel that he was clear from the charges of his friends, but boldly to assert that, though visited by the hand of God, it was not a chastisement of sin, was his error. And he is guilty of a second, when he denies that there are dealings of Providence with men in this present life, wherein the injured find redress, and the evil are visited for their sins.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 8-12
8Behold, I go forward, but he [is] not [there]; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:9On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold [him]: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see [him]:10But he knoweth the way that I take: [when] he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.11My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.12Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary [food].
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 23:9 On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold [him]: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see [him]:
He asserts his own integrity
Job knew that the Lord was every where present; but his mind was in such confusion, that he could get no fixed view of God’s merciful presence, so as to find comfort by spreading his case before him. His views were all gloomy. God seemed to stand at a distance, and frown upon him. Yet Job expressed his assurance that he should be brought forth, tried, and approved, for he had obeyed the precepts of God. He had relished and delighted in the truths and commandments of God. Here we should notice that Job justified himself rather than God, or in opposition to him, [Job 32:2]. Job might feel that he was clear from the charges of his friends, but boldly to assert that, though visited by the hand of God, it was not a chastisement of sin, was his error. And he is guilty of a second, when he denies that there are dealings of Providence with men in this present life, wherein the injured find redress, and the evil are visited for their sins.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 8-12
8Behold, I go forward, but he [is] not [there]; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:9On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold [him]: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see [him]:10But he knoweth the way that I take: [when] he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.11My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.12Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary [food].
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 23:10 But he knoweth the way that I take: [when] he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
He asserts his own integrity
Job knew that the Lord was every where present; but his mind was in such confusion, that he could get no fixed view of God’s merciful presence, so as to find comfort by spreading his case before him. His views were all gloomy. God seemed to stand at a distance, and frown upon him. Yet Job expressed his assurance that he should be brought forth, tried, and approved, for he had obeyed the precepts of God. He had relished and delighted in the truths and commandments of God. Here we should notice that Job justified himself rather than God, or in opposition to him, [Job 32:2]. Job might feel that he was clear from the charges of his friends, but boldly to assert that, though visited by the hand of God, it was not a chastisement of sin, was his error. And he is guilty of a second, when he denies that there are dealings of Providence with men in this present life, wherein the injured find redress, and the evil are visited for their sins.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 8-12
8Behold, I go forward, but he [is] not [there]; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:9On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold [him]: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see [him]:10But he knoweth the way that I take: [when] he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.11My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.12Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary [food].
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 23:11 My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.
He asserts his own integrity
Job knew that the Lord was every where present; but his mind was in such confusion, that he could get no fixed view of God’s merciful presence, so as to find comfort by spreading his case before him. His views were all gloomy. God seemed to stand at a distance, and frown upon him. Yet Job expressed his assurance that he should be brought forth, tried, and approved, for he had obeyed the precepts of God. He had relished and delighted in the truths and commandments of God. Here we should notice that Job justified himself rather than God, or in opposition to him, [Job 32:2]. Job might feel that he was clear from the charges of his friends, but boldly to assert that, though visited by the hand of God, it was not a chastisement of sin, was his error. And he is guilty of a second, when he denies that there are dealings of Providence with men in this present life, wherein the injured find redress, and the evil are visited for their sins.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 8-12
8Behold, I go forward, but he [is] not [there]; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:9On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold [him]: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see [him]:10But he knoweth the way that I take: [when] he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.11My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.12Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary [food].
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 23:12 Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary [food].
He asserts his own integrity
Job knew that the Lord was every where present; but his mind was in such confusion, that he could get no fixed view of God’s merciful presence, so as to find comfort by spreading his case before him. His views were all gloomy. God seemed to stand at a distance, and frown upon him. Yet Job expressed his assurance that he should be brought forth, tried, and approved, for he had obeyed the precepts of God. He had relished and delighted in the truths and commandments of God. Here we should notice that Job justified himself rather than God, or in opposition to him, [Job 32:2]. Job might feel that he was clear from the charges of his friends, but boldly to assert that, though visited by the hand of God, it was not a chastisement of sin, was his error. And he is guilty of a second, when he denies that there are dealings of Providence with men in this present life, wherein the injured find redress, and the evil are visited for their sins.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 8-12
8Behold, I go forward, but he [is] not [there]; and backward, but I cannot perceive him:9On the left hand, where he doth work, but I cannot behold [him]: he hideth himself on the right hand, that I cannot see [him]:10But he knoweth the way that I take: [when] he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.11My foot hath held his steps, his way have I kept, and not declined.12Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary [food].
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 23:13 But he [is] in one [mind], and who can turn him? and [what] his soul desireth, even [that] he doeth.
The Divine terrors
As Job does not once question but that his trials are from the hand of God, and that there is no such thing as chance, how does he account for them? The principle on which he views them is, that the hope and reward of the faithful servants of God are only laid up in another life; and he maintains that it is plain to all, that the wicked are not treated according to their deserts in this life, but often directly the reverse. But though the obtaining of mercy, the first-fruits of the Spirit of grace, pledges a God, who will certainly finish the work which he has began; yet the afflicted believer is not to conclude that all prayer and entreaty will be in vain, and that he should sink into despair, and faint when he is reproved of Him. He cannot tell but the intention of God in afflicting him may be to produce penitence and prayer in his heart. May we learn to obey and trust the Lord, even in tribulation; to live or die as he pleases: we know not for what good ends our lives may be shortened or prolonged.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 13-17
13But he [is] in one [mind], and who can turn him? and [what] his soul desireth, even [that] he doeth.14For he performeth [the thing that is] appointed for me: and many such [things are] with him.15Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.16For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me:17Because I was not cut off before the darkness, [neither] hath he covered the darkness from my face.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 23:14 For he performeth [the thing that is] appointed for me: and many such [things are] with him.
The Divine terrors
As Job does not once question but that his trials are from the hand of God, and that there is no such thing as chance, how does he account for them? The principle on which he views them is, that the hope and reward of the faithful servants of God are only laid up in another life; and he maintains that it is plain to all, that the wicked are not treated according to their deserts in this life, but often directly the reverse. But though the obtaining of mercy, the first-fruits of the Spirit of grace, pledges a God, who will certainly finish the work which he has began; yet the afflicted believer is not to conclude that all prayer and entreaty will be in vain, and that he should sink into despair, and faint when he is reproved of Him. He cannot tell but the intention of God in afflicting him may be to produce penitence and prayer in his heart. May we learn to obey and trust the Lord, even in tribulation; to live or die as he pleases: we know not for what good ends our lives may be shortened or prolonged.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 13-17
13But he [is] in one [mind], and who can turn him? and [what] his soul desireth, even [that] he doeth.14For he performeth [the thing that is] appointed for me: and many such [things are] with him.15Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.16For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me:17Because I was not cut off before the darkness, [neither] hath he covered the darkness from my face.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 23:15 Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.
The Divine terrors
As Job does not once question but that his trials are from the hand of God, and that there is no such thing as chance, how does he account for them? The principle on which he views them is, that the hope and reward of the faithful servants of God are only laid up in another life; and he maintains that it is plain to all, that the wicked are not treated according to their deserts in this life, but often directly the reverse. But though the obtaining of mercy, the first-fruits of the Spirit of grace, pledges a God, who will certainly finish the work which he has began; yet the afflicted believer is not to conclude that all prayer and entreaty will be in vain, and that he should sink into despair, and faint when he is reproved of Him. He cannot tell but the intention of God in afflicting him may be to produce penitence and prayer in his heart. May we learn to obey and trust the Lord, even in tribulation; to live or die as he pleases: we know not for what good ends our lives may be shortened or prolonged.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 13-17
13But he [is] in one [mind], and who can turn him? and [what] his soul desireth, even [that] he doeth.14For he performeth [the thing that is] appointed for me: and many such [things are] with him.15Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.16For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me:17Because I was not cut off before the darkness, [neither] hath he covered the darkness from my face.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 23:16 For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me:
The Divine terrors
As Job does not once question but that his trials are from the hand of God, and that there is no such thing as chance, how does he account for them? The principle on which he views them is, that the hope and reward of the faithful servants of God are only laid up in another life; and he maintains that it is plain to all, that the wicked are not treated according to their deserts in this life, but often directly the reverse. But though the obtaining of mercy, the first-fruits of the Spirit of grace, pledges a God, who will certainly finish the work which he has began; yet the afflicted believer is not to conclude that all prayer and entreaty will be in vain, and that he should sink into despair, and faint when he is reproved of Him. He cannot tell but the intention of God in afflicting him may be to produce penitence and prayer in his heart. May we learn to obey and trust the Lord, even in tribulation; to live or die as he pleases: we know not for what good ends our lives may be shortened or prolonged.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 13-17
13But he [is] in one [mind], and who can turn him? and [what] his soul desireth, even [that] he doeth.14For he performeth [the thing that is] appointed for me: and many such [things are] with him.15Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.16For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me:17Because I was not cut off before the darkness, [neither] hath he covered the darkness from my face.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 23:17 Because I was not cut off before the darkness, [neither] hath he covered the darkness from my face.
The Divine terrors
As Job does not once question but that his trials are from the hand of God, and that there is no such thing as chance, how does he account for them? The principle on which he views them is, that the hope and reward of the faithful servants of God are only laid up in another life; and he maintains that it is plain to all, that the wicked are not treated according to their deserts in this life, but often directly the reverse. But though the obtaining of mercy, the first-fruits of the Spirit of grace, pledges a God, who will certainly finish the work which he has began; yet the afflicted believer is not to conclude that all prayer and entreaty will be in vain, and that he should sink into despair, and faint when he is reproved of Him. He cannot tell but the intention of God in afflicting him may be to produce penitence and prayer in his heart. May we learn to obey and trust the Lord, even in tribulation; to live or die as he pleases: we know not for what good ends our lives may be shortened or prolonged.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 13-17
13But he [is] in one [mind], and who can turn him? and [what] his soul desireth, even [that] he doeth.14For he performeth [the thing that is] appointed for me: and many such [things are] with him.15Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him.16For God maketh my heart soft, and the Almighty troubleth me:17Because I was not cut off before the darkness, [neither] hath he covered the darkness from my face.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
This unexpected disaster, he says, did not happen according to human logic. I discern that this blow comes from the hand of God. And he is right in speaking of the darkness that “covers my face,” because this darkness is not ordinary darkness but is of his own dejection. - "Commentary on Job 23.16–17"
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