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Job 35:1 Elihu spake moreover, and said,
Elihu speaks of man’s conduct
Elihu reproves Job for justifying himself more than God, and called his attention to the heavens. They are far above us, and God is far above them; how much then is he out of the reach, either of our sins or of our services! We have no reason to complain if we have not what we expect, but should be thankful that we have better than we deserve.
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1Elihu spake moreover, and said,2Thinkest thou this to be right, [that] thou saidst, My righteousness [is] more than God's?3For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? [and], What profit shall I have, [if I be cleansed] from my sin?4I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee.5Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds [which] are higher than thou.6If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or [if] thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him?7If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?8Thy wickedness [may hurt] a man as thou [art]; and thy righteousness [may profit] the son of man.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 35:2 Thinkest thou this to be right, [that] thou saidst, My righteousness [is] more than God's?
Elihu speaks of man’s conduct
Elihu reproves Job for justifying himself more than God, and called his attention to the heavens. They are far above us, and God is far above them; how much then is he out of the reach, either of our sins or of our services! We have no reason to complain if we have not what we expect, but should be thankful that we have better than we deserve.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-8
1Elihu spake moreover, and said,2Thinkest thou this to be right, [that] thou saidst, My righteousness [is] more than God's?3For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? [and], What profit shall I have, [if I be cleansed] from my sin?4I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee.5Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds [which] are higher than thou.6If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or [if] thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him?7If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?8Thy wickedness [may hurt] a man as thou [art]; and thy righteousness [may profit] the son of man.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 35:3 For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? [and], What profit shall I have, [if I be cleansed] from my sin?
Elihu speaks of man’s conduct
Elihu reproves Job for justifying himself more than God, and called his attention to the heavens. They are far above us, and God is far above them; how much then is he out of the reach, either of our sins or of our services! We have no reason to complain if we have not what we expect, but should be thankful that we have better than we deserve.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-8
1Elihu spake moreover, and said,2Thinkest thou this to be right, [that] thou saidst, My righteousness [is] more than God's?3For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? [and], What profit shall I have, [if I be cleansed] from my sin?4I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee.5Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds [which] are higher than thou.6If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or [if] thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him?7If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?8Thy wickedness [may hurt] a man as thou [art]; and thy righteousness [may profit] the son of man.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 35:4 I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee.
Elihu speaks of man’s conduct
Elihu reproves Job for justifying himself more than God, and called his attention to the heavens. They are far above us, and God is far above them; how much then is he out of the reach, either of our sins or of our services! We have no reason to complain if we have not what we expect, but should be thankful that we have better than we deserve.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-8
1Elihu spake moreover, and said,2Thinkest thou this to be right, [that] thou saidst, My righteousness [is] more than God's?3For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? [and], What profit shall I have, [if I be cleansed] from my sin?4I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee.5Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds [which] are higher than thou.6If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or [if] thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him?7If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?8Thy wickedness [may hurt] a man as thou [art]; and thy righteousness [may profit] the son of man.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 35:5 Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds [which] are higher than thou.
Elihu speaks of man’s conduct
Elihu reproves Job for justifying himself more than God, and called his attention to the heavens. They are far above us, and God is far above them; how much then is he out of the reach, either of our sins or of our services! We have no reason to complain if we have not what we expect, but should be thankful that we have better than we deserve.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-8
1Elihu spake moreover, and said,2Thinkest thou this to be right, [that] thou saidst, My righteousness [is] more than God's?3For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? [and], What profit shall I have, [if I be cleansed] from my sin?4I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee.5Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds [which] are higher than thou.6If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or [if] thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him?7If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?8Thy wickedness [may hurt] a man as thou [art]; and thy righteousness [may profit] the son of man.
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 35:6 If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or [if] thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him?
Elihu speaks of man’s conduct
Elihu reproves Job for justifying himself more than God, and called his attention to the heavens. They are far above us, and God is far above them; how much then is he out of the reach, either of our sins or of our services! We have no reason to complain if we have not what we expect, but should be thankful that we have better than we deserve.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-8
1Elihu spake moreover, and said,2Thinkest thou this to be right, [that] thou saidst, My righteousness [is] more than God's?3For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? [and], What profit shall I have, [if I be cleansed] from my sin?4I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee.5Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds [which] are higher than thou.6If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or [if] thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him?7If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?8Thy wickedness [may hurt] a man as thou [art]; and thy righteousness [may profit] the son of man.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 35:7 If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?
Elihu speaks of man’s conduct
Elihu reproves Job for justifying himself more than God, and called his attention to the heavens. They are far above us, and God is far above them; how much then is he out of the reach, either of our sins or of our services! We have no reason to complain if we have not what we expect, but should be thankful that we have better than we deserve.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-8
1Elihu spake moreover, and said,2Thinkest thou this to be right, [that] thou saidst, My righteousness [is] more than God's?3For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? [and], What profit shall I have, [if I be cleansed] from my sin?4I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee.5Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds [which] are higher than thou.6If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or [if] thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him?7If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?8Thy wickedness [may hurt] a man as thou [art]; and thy righteousness [may profit] the son of man.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
These words mean, you will do no wrong to him, and you will not be more useful to him by being righteous. In fact, he said, “If I have sinned, what shall I be able to do?” What shall I do to you? Elihu says, Why did you say that? Does God care about the fact that you sinned, as if he is the victim of an injustice or as if he is suffering damage? - "Commentary on Job 35.6"
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Job 35:8 Thy wickedness [may hurt] a man as thou [art]; and thy righteousness [may profit] the son of man.
Elihu speaks of man’s conduct
Elihu reproves Job for justifying himself more than God, and called his attention to the heavens. They are far above us, and God is far above them; how much then is he out of the reach, either of our sins or of our services! We have no reason to complain if we have not what we expect, but should be thankful that we have better than we deserve.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-8
1Elihu spake moreover, and said,2Thinkest thou this to be right, [that] thou saidst, My righteousness [is] more than God's?3For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? [and], What profit shall I have, [if I be cleansed] from my sin?4I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee.5Look unto the heavens, and see; and behold the clouds [which] are higher than thou.6If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? or [if] thy transgressions be multiplied, what doest thou unto him?7If thou be righteous, what givest thou him? or what receiveth he of thine hand?8Thy wickedness [may hurt] a man as thou [art]; and thy righteousness [may profit] the son of man.
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 35:9 By reason of the multitude of oppressions they make [the oppressed] to cry: they cry out by reason of the arm of the mighty.
Why those who cry out under afflictions are not regarded
Job complained that God did not regard the cries of the oppressed against their oppressors. This he knew not how to reconcile to the justice of God and his government. Elihu solves the difficulty. Men do not notice the mercies they enjoy in and under their afflictions, nor are thankful for them, therefore they cannot expect that God should deliver them out of affliction. He gives songs in the night; when our condition is dark and melancholy, there is that in God’s providence and promise, which is sufficient to support us, and to enable us even to rejoice in tribulation. When we only pore upon our afflictions, and neglect the consolations of God which are treasured up for us, it is just in God to reject our prayers. Even the things that will kill the body, cannot hurt the soul. If we cry to God for the removal of an affliction, and it is not removed, the reason is, not because the Lord’s hand is shortened, or his ear heavy; but because we are not sufficiently humbled.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-13
9By reason of the multitude of oppressions they make [the oppressed] to cry: they cry out by reason of the arm of the mighty.10But none saith, Where [is] God my maker, who giveth songs in the night;11Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven?12There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men.13Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 35:10 But none saith, Where [is] God my maker, who giveth songs in the night;
Why those who cry out under afflictions are not regarded
Job complained that God did not regard the cries of the oppressed against their oppressors. This he knew not how to reconcile to the justice of God and his government. Elihu solves the difficulty. Men do not notice the mercies they enjoy in and under their afflictions, nor are thankful for them, therefore they cannot expect that God should deliver them out of affliction. He gives songs in the night; when our condition is dark and melancholy, there is that in God’s providence and promise, which is sufficient to support us, and to enable us even to rejoice in tribulation. When we only pore upon our afflictions, and neglect the consolations of God which are treasured up for us, it is just in God to reject our prayers. Even the things that will kill the body, cannot hurt the soul. If we cry to God for the removal of an affliction, and it is not removed, the reason is, not because the Lord’s hand is shortened, or his ear heavy; but because we are not sufficiently humbled.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-13
9By reason of the multitude of oppressions they make [the oppressed] to cry: they cry out by reason of the arm of the mighty.10But none saith, Where [is] God my maker, who giveth songs in the night;11Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven?12There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men.13Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 35:11 Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven?
Why those who cry out under afflictions are not regarded
Job complained that God did not regard the cries of the oppressed against their oppressors. This he knew not how to reconcile to the justice of God and his government. Elihu solves the difficulty. Men do not notice the mercies they enjoy in and under their afflictions, nor are thankful for them, therefore they cannot expect that God should deliver them out of affliction. He gives songs in the night; when our condition is dark and melancholy, there is that in God’s providence and promise, which is sufficient to support us, and to enable us even to rejoice in tribulation. When we only pore upon our afflictions, and neglect the consolations of God which are treasured up for us, it is just in God to reject our prayers. Even the things that will kill the body, cannot hurt the soul. If we cry to God for the removal of an affliction, and it is not removed, the reason is, not because the Lord’s hand is shortened, or his ear heavy; but because we are not sufficiently humbled.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-13
9By reason of the multitude of oppressions they make [the oppressed] to cry: they cry out by reason of the arm of the mighty.10But none saith, Where [is] God my maker, who giveth songs in the night;11Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven?12There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men.13Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
These words mean, do you not see that everything is set in good order, as in a field, and that with an even greater precision each object is in the most convenient place? [Do you not see] that no object exceeds its own limit or steps on the area reserved to another? It is as if the night watches control everything; during the sleep of mortals nobody tries to attack. Observe wild animals. When they move around, that is the time when human beings sleep. They must not invade cities; people must not perish, because they sleep being conquered by sleep. - "Commentary on Job 35.10b"
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Job 35:12 There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men.
Why those who cry out under afflictions are not regarded
Job complained that God did not regard the cries of the oppressed against their oppressors. This he knew not how to reconcile to the justice of God and his government. Elihu solves the difficulty. Men do not notice the mercies they enjoy in and under their afflictions, nor are thankful for them, therefore they cannot expect that God should deliver them out of affliction. He gives songs in the night; when our condition is dark and melancholy, there is that in God’s providence and promise, which is sufficient to support us, and to enable us even to rejoice in tribulation. When we only pore upon our afflictions, and neglect the consolations of God which are treasured up for us, it is just in God to reject our prayers. Even the things that will kill the body, cannot hurt the soul. If we cry to God for the removal of an affliction, and it is not removed, the reason is, not because the Lord’s hand is shortened, or his ear heavy; but because we are not sufficiently humbled.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-13
9By reason of the multitude of oppressions they make [the oppressed] to cry: they cry out by reason of the arm of the mighty.10But none saith, Where [is] God my maker, who giveth songs in the night;11Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven?12There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men.13Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 35:13 Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it.
Why those who cry out under afflictions are not regarded
Job complained that God did not regard the cries of the oppressed against their oppressors. This he knew not how to reconcile to the justice of God and his government. Elihu solves the difficulty. Men do not notice the mercies they enjoy in and under their afflictions, nor are thankful for them, therefore they cannot expect that God should deliver them out of affliction. He gives songs in the night; when our condition is dark and melancholy, there is that in God’s providence and promise, which is sufficient to support us, and to enable us even to rejoice in tribulation. When we only pore upon our afflictions, and neglect the consolations of God which are treasured up for us, it is just in God to reject our prayers. Even the things that will kill the body, cannot hurt the soul. If we cry to God for the removal of an affliction, and it is not removed, the reason is, not because the Lord’s hand is shortened, or his ear heavy; but because we are not sufficiently humbled.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 9-13
9By reason of the multitude of oppressions they make [the oppressed] to cry: they cry out by reason of the arm of the mighty.10But none saith, Where [is] God my maker, who giveth songs in the night;11Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven?12There they cry, but none giveth answer, because of the pride of evil men.13Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
“Because of the pride of humanity,” that is, they are reproved for the pride and arrogance that they show before their neighbors. And God will not hear the vain cries of proud people. - "Commentary on Job 35.12–13"
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Job 35:14 Although thou sayest thou shalt not see him, [yet] judgment [is] before him; therefore trust thou in him.
Elihu reproves Job’s impatience
As in prosperity we are ready to think our mountain will never be brought low; so when in adversity, we are ready to think our valley will never be filled up. But to conclude that tomorrow must be as this day, is as absurd as to think that the weather, when either fair or foul, will be always so. When Job looked up to God, he had no reason to speak despairingly. There is a day of judgment, when all that seems amiss will be found to be right, and all that seems dark and difficult will be cleared up and set straight. And if there is Divine wrath in our troubles, it is because we quarrel with God, are fretful, and distrust Divine Providence. This was Job’s case. Elihu was directed by God to humble Job, for as to some things he had both opened his mouth in vain, and had multiplied words without knowledge. Let us be admonished, in our afflictions, not so much to set forth the greatness of our suffering, as the greatness of the mercy of God.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 14-16
14Although thou sayest thou shalt not see him, [yet] judgment [is] before him; therefore trust thou in him.15But now, because [it is] not [so], he hath visited in his anger; yet he knoweth [it] not in great extremity:16Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
“For he, the Almighty, observes all those who commit impieties. But plead before him, if you can praise him conveniently.” If he had established a court and had published its decisions, you would have not praised him, you would have not glorified him, as he deserves, with regard to what happened to you, because you think you have been unjustly punished. Not to be able to praise God as he deserves, that is not too serious; but not to be able to praise him as he deserves when we plead before him, that is really serious. - "Commentary on Job 35.11–16"
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Job 35:15 But now, because [it is] not [so], he hath visited in his anger; yet he knoweth [it] not in great extremity:
Elihu reproves Job’s impatience
As in prosperity we are ready to think our mountain will never be brought low; so when in adversity, we are ready to think our valley will never be filled up. But to conclude that tomorrow must be as this day, is as absurd as to think that the weather, when either fair or foul, will be always so. When Job looked up to God, he had no reason to speak despairingly. There is a day of judgment, when all that seems amiss will be found to be right, and all that seems dark and difficult will be cleared up and set straight. And if there is Divine wrath in our troubles, it is because we quarrel with God, are fretful, and distrust Divine Providence. This was Job’s case. Elihu was directed by God to humble Job, for as to some things he had both opened his mouth in vain, and had multiplied words without knowledge. Let us be admonished, in our afflictions, not so much to set forth the greatness of our suffering, as the greatness of the mercy of God.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 14-16
14Although thou sayest thou shalt not see him, [yet] judgment [is] before him; therefore trust thou in him.15But now, because [it is] not [so], he hath visited in his anger; yet he knoweth [it] not in great extremity:16Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge.
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Job 35:16 Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge.
Elihu reproves Job’s impatience
As in prosperity we are ready to think our mountain will never be brought low; so when in adversity, we are ready to think our valley will never be filled up. But to conclude that tomorrow must be as this day, is as absurd as to think that the weather, when either fair or foul, will be always so. When Job looked up to God, he had no reason to speak despairingly. There is a day of judgment, when all that seems amiss will be found to be right, and all that seems dark and difficult will be cleared up and set straight. And if there is Divine wrath in our troubles, it is because we quarrel with God, are fretful, and distrust Divine Providence. This was Job’s case. Elihu was directed by God to humble Job, for as to some things he had both opened his mouth in vain, and had multiplied words without knowledge. Let us be admonished, in our afflictions, not so much to set forth the greatness of our suffering, as the greatness of the mercy of God.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 14-16
14Although thou sayest thou shalt not see him, [yet] judgment [is] before him; therefore trust thou in him.15But now, because [it is] not [so], he hath visited in his anger; yet he knoweth [it] not in great extremity:16Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge.
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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