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Job 9 |
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Job 9:1 Then Job answered and said,
Job acknowledges God’s justice
In this answer Job declared that he did not doubt the justice of God, when he denied himself to be a hypocrite; for how should man be just with God? Before him he pleaded guilty of sins more than could be counted; and if God should contend with him in judgment, he could not justify one out of a thousand, of all the thoughts, words, and actions of his life; therefore he deserved worse than all his present sufferings. When Job mentions the wisdom and power of God, he forgets his complaints. We are unfit to judge of God’s proceedings, because we know not what he does, or what he designs. God acts with power which no creature can resist. Those who think they have strength enough to help others, will not be able to help themselves against it.
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1Then Job answered and said,2I know [it is] so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?3If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.4[He is] wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened [himself] against him, and hath prospered?5Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.6Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble.7Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.8Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea.9Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.10Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.11Lo, he goeth by me, and I see [him] not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him not.12Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?13[If] God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.
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 9:2 I know [it is] so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?
Job acknowledges God’s justice
In this answer Job declared that he did not doubt the justice of God, when he denied himself to be a hypocrite; for how should man be just with God? Before him he pleaded guilty of sins more than could be counted; and if God should contend with him in judgment, he could not justify one out of a thousand, of all the thoughts, words, and actions of his life; therefore he deserved worse than all his present sufferings. When Job mentions the wisdom and power of God, he forgets his complaints. We are unfit to judge of God’s proceedings, because we know not what he does, or what he designs. God acts with power which no creature can resist. Those who think they have strength enough to help others, will not be able to help themselves against it.
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1Then Job answered and said,2I know [it is] so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?3If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.4[He is] wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened [himself] against him, and hath prospered?5Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.6Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble.7Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.8Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea.9Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.10Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.11Lo, he goeth by me, and I see [him] not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him not.12Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?13[If] God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.
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 9:3 If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.
Job acknowledges God’s justice
In this answer Job declared that he did not doubt the justice of God, when he denied himself to be a hypocrite; for how should man be just with God? Before him he pleaded guilty of sins more than could be counted; and if God should contend with him in judgment, he could not justify one out of a thousand, of all the thoughts, words, and actions of his life; therefore he deserved worse than all his present sufferings. When Job mentions the wisdom and power of God, he forgets his complaints. We are unfit to judge of God’s proceedings, because we know not what he does, or what he designs. God acts with power which no creature can resist. Those who think they have strength enough to help others, will not be able to help themselves against it.
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1Then Job answered and said,2I know [it is] so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?3If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.4[He is] wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened [himself] against him, and hath prospered?5Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.6Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble.7Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.8Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea.9Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.10Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.11Lo, he goeth by me, and I see [him] not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him not.12Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?13[If] God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.
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 9:4 [He is] wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened [himself] against him, and hath prospered?
Job acknowledges God’s justice
In this answer Job declared that he did not doubt the justice of God, when he denied himself to be a hypocrite; for how should man be just with God? Before him he pleaded guilty of sins more than could be counted; and if God should contend with him in judgment, he could not justify one out of a thousand, of all the thoughts, words, and actions of his life; therefore he deserved worse than all his present sufferings. When Job mentions the wisdom and power of God, he forgets his complaints. We are unfit to judge of God’s proceedings, because we know not what he does, or what he designs. God acts with power which no creature can resist. Those who think they have strength enough to help others, will not be able to help themselves against it.
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1Then Job answered and said,2I know [it is] so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?3If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.4[He is] wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened [himself] against him, and hath prospered?5Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.6Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble.7Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.8Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea.9Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.10Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.11Lo, he goeth by me, and I see [him] not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him not.12Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?13[If] God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
“He is wise in mind, mighty and strong,” with good reason. Indeed, since God is wise, his benefits are countless. But if you do not believe, O mortal, let us bring our reflection to its conclusion. If he pronounces one thousand words, we cannot answer a single one. These are wise words. In fact, that righteous man said, “Also the righteous will be happy.” About what righteous man is he speaking? But where will we ever find a man who is righteous before God? “Not one of his thousand words.” This is exactly what the prophet said as well: “No living person will be found righteous before you.” “If you observe our faults, O Lord, O Lord, who will survive?” … God has created human nature. Why? Out of pure benevolence, as all the rest of creation. He has created the universe and all the rest for humans. He stated a commandment, but humanity did not consider it. Afterward he gave them the law, but they neglected it. Then he sent his Son, but they did not consider him either. Then he gave them repentance, but they did not ponder it. Then he threatened them with the punishment of hell, but they disregarded it. But why did he want to save them? Do you want us to ask Paul himself? Listen to what he says: “God dealt with me mercifully because I acted in the ignorance of disbelief.” And then, after being called, Paul testified to the profound and providential care, of which he was an object. - "Commentary on Job 9.4a"
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Job 9:5 Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.
Job acknowledges God’s justice
In this answer Job declared that he did not doubt the justice of God, when he denied himself to be a hypocrite; for how should man be just with God? Before him he pleaded guilty of sins more than could be counted; and if God should contend with him in judgment, he could not justify one out of a thousand, of all the thoughts, words, and actions of his life; therefore he deserved worse than all his present sufferings. When Job mentions the wisdom and power of God, he forgets his complaints. We are unfit to judge of God’s proceedings, because we know not what he does, or what he designs. God acts with power which no creature can resist. Those who think they have strength enough to help others, will not be able to help themselves against it.
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1Then Job answered and said,2I know [it is] so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?3If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.4[He is] wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened [himself] against him, and hath prospered?5Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.6Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble.7Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.8Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea.9Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.10Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.11Lo, he goeth by me, and I see [him] not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him not.12Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?13[If] God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.
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 9:6 Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble.
Job acknowledges God’s justice
In this answer Job declared that he did not doubt the justice of God, when he denied himself to be a hypocrite; for how should man be just with God? Before him he pleaded guilty of sins more than could be counted; and if God should contend with him in judgment, he could not justify one out of a thousand, of all the thoughts, words, and actions of his life; therefore he deserved worse than all his present sufferings. When Job mentions the wisdom and power of God, he forgets his complaints. We are unfit to judge of God’s proceedings, because we know not what he does, or what he designs. God acts with power which no creature can resist. Those who think they have strength enough to help others, will not be able to help themselves against it.
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1Then Job answered and said,2I know [it is] so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?3If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.4[He is] wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened [himself] against him, and hath prospered?5Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.6Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble.7Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.8Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea.9Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.10Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.11Lo, he goeth by me, and I see [him] not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him not.12Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?13[If] God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
“He removes mountains,” Job says, “and they do not know it.” The mountains, he says, and they do not notice it. And this is in perfect accordance with what David said: “He touches the mountains, and they smoke.” In this passage he speaks about the power of God by stating that God can do anything through his avenging power. In fact, Job has testified to his justice and, at the same time, testifies to his power. - "Commentary on Job 9.5"
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Job 9:7 Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.
Job acknowledges God’s justice
In this answer Job declared that he did not doubt the justice of God, when he denied himself to be a hypocrite; for how should man be just with God? Before him he pleaded guilty of sins more than could be counted; and if God should contend with him in judgment, he could not justify one out of a thousand, of all the thoughts, words, and actions of his life; therefore he deserved worse than all his present sufferings. When Job mentions the wisdom and power of God, he forgets his complaints. We are unfit to judge of God’s proceedings, because we know not what he does, or what he designs. God acts with power which no creature can resist. Those who think they have strength enough to help others, will not be able to help themselves against it.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 1-13
1Then Job answered and said,2I know [it is] so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?3If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.4[He is] wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened [himself] against him, and hath prospered?5Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.6Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble.7Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.8Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea.9Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.10Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.11Lo, he goeth by me, and I see [him] not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him not.12Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?13[If] God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.
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 9:8 Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea.
Job acknowledges God’s justice
In this answer Job declared that he did not doubt the justice of God, when he denied himself to be a hypocrite; for how should man be just with God? Before him he pleaded guilty of sins more than could be counted; and if God should contend with him in judgment, he could not justify one out of a thousand, of all the thoughts, words, and actions of his life; therefore he deserved worse than all his present sufferings. When Job mentions the wisdom and power of God, he forgets his complaints. We are unfit to judge of God’s proceedings, because we know not what he does, or what he designs. God acts with power which no creature can resist. Those who think they have strength enough to help others, will not be able to help themselves against it.
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1Then Job answered and said,2I know [it is] so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?3If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.4[He is] wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened [himself] against him, and hath prospered?5Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.6Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble.7Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.8Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea.9Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.10Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.11Lo, he goeth by me, and I see [him] not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him not.12Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?13[If] God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.
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 9:9 Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.
Job acknowledges God’s justice
In this answer Job declared that he did not doubt the justice of God, when he denied himself to be a hypocrite; for how should man be just with God? Before him he pleaded guilty of sins more than could be counted; and if God should contend with him in judgment, he could not justify one out of a thousand, of all the thoughts, words, and actions of his life; therefore he deserved worse than all his present sufferings. When Job mentions the wisdom and power of God, he forgets his complaints. We are unfit to judge of God’s proceedings, because we know not what he does, or what he designs. God acts with power which no creature can resist. Those who think they have strength enough to help others, will not be able to help themselves against it.
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1Then Job answered and said,2I know [it is] so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?3If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.4[He is] wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened [himself] against him, and hath prospered?5Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.6Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble.7Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.8Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea.9Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.10Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.11Lo, he goeth by me, and I see [him] not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him not.12Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?13[If] God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.
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 9:10 Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.
Job acknowledges God’s justice
In this answer Job declared that he did not doubt the justice of God, when he denied himself to be a hypocrite; for how should man be just with God? Before him he pleaded guilty of sins more than could be counted; and if God should contend with him in judgment, he could not justify one out of a thousand, of all the thoughts, words, and actions of his life; therefore he deserved worse than all his present sufferings. When Job mentions the wisdom and power of God, he forgets his complaints. We are unfit to judge of God’s proceedings, because we know not what he does, or what he designs. God acts with power which no creature can resist. Those who think they have strength enough to help others, will not be able to help themselves against it.
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1Then Job answered and said,2I know [it is] so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?3If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.4[He is] wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened [himself] against him, and hath prospered?5Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.6Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble.7Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.8Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea.9Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.10Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.11Lo, he goeth by me, and I see [him] not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him not.12Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?13[If] God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
Whoever is great necessarily does great things. But the one who does great things is not necessarily great. The disciples who did great things received their ability from God. Taking an example from the human realm, I want to say that the grammarian writes correctly; but not everyone who writes correctly does so because of studies in grammar. Rather, he does so by chance and habit. Job demonstrates regarding greatness that only the one who is great makes great the things he does. Analogously and in accordance with our ability, we perceive God in the greatness of creatures and so receive an idea of God. He says this, however, so that his friends—who think there is only one reason for hardship—may consider that he who does great and dreadful things also has deep and unfathomable resolutions that are glorious. These things are filled with glory, so to speak. Paul writes something similar when he says, “O the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! For who has known the mind of the Lord?” - "Commentary on Job 9.10"
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Job 9:11 Lo, he goeth by me, and I see [him] not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him not.
Job acknowledges God’s justice
In this answer Job declared that he did not doubt the justice of God, when he denied himself to be a hypocrite; for how should man be just with God? Before him he pleaded guilty of sins more than could be counted; and if God should contend with him in judgment, he could not justify one out of a thousand, of all the thoughts, words, and actions of his life; therefore he deserved worse than all his present sufferings. When Job mentions the wisdom and power of God, he forgets his complaints. We are unfit to judge of God’s proceedings, because we know not what he does, or what he designs. God acts with power which no creature can resist. Those who think they have strength enough to help others, will not be able to help themselves against it.
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1Then Job answered and said,2I know [it is] so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?3If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.4[He is] wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened [himself] against him, and hath prospered?5Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.6Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble.7Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.8Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea.9Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.10Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.11Lo, he goeth by me, and I see [him] not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him not.12Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?13[If] God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.
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 9:12 Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?
Job acknowledges God’s justice
In this answer Job declared that he did not doubt the justice of God, when he denied himself to be a hypocrite; for how should man be just with God? Before him he pleaded guilty of sins more than could be counted; and if God should contend with him in judgment, he could not justify one out of a thousand, of all the thoughts, words, and actions of his life; therefore he deserved worse than all his present sufferings. When Job mentions the wisdom and power of God, he forgets his complaints. We are unfit to judge of God’s proceedings, because we know not what he does, or what he designs. God acts with power which no creature can resist. Those who think they have strength enough to help others, will not be able to help themselves against it.
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1Then Job answered and said,2I know [it is] so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?3If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.4[He is] wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened [himself] against him, and hath prospered?5Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.6Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble.7Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.8Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea.9Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.10Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.11Lo, he goeth by me, and I see [him] not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him not.12Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?13[If] God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.
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 9:13 [If] God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.
Job acknowledges God’s justice
In this answer Job declared that he did not doubt the justice of God, when he denied himself to be a hypocrite; for how should man be just with God? Before him he pleaded guilty of sins more than could be counted; and if God should contend with him in judgment, he could not justify one out of a thousand, of all the thoughts, words, and actions of his life; therefore he deserved worse than all his present sufferings. When Job mentions the wisdom and power of God, he forgets his complaints. We are unfit to judge of God’s proceedings, because we know not what he does, or what he designs. God acts with power which no creature can resist. Those who think they have strength enough to help others, will not be able to help themselves against it.
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1Then Job answered and said,2I know [it is] so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?3If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.4[He is] wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened [himself] against him, and hath prospered?5Which removeth the mountains, and they know not: which overturneth them in his anger.6Which shaketh the earth out of her place, and the pillars thereof tremble.7Which commandeth the sun, and it riseth not; and sealeth up the stars.8Which alone spreadeth out the heavens, and treadeth upon the waves of the sea.9Which maketh Arcturus, Orion, and Pleiades, and the chambers of the south.10Which doeth great things past finding out; yea, and wonders without number.11Lo, he goeth by me, and I see [him] not: he passeth on also, but I perceive him not.12Behold, he taketh away, who can hinder him? who will say unto him, What doest thou?13[If] God will not withdraw his anger, the proud helpers do stoop under him.
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 9:14 How much less shall I answer him, [and] choose out my words [to reason] with him?
He is not able to contend with God
Job is still righteous in his own eyes, [Job 32:1], and this answer, though it sets forth the power and majesty of God, implies that the question between the afflicted and the Lord of providence, is a question of might, and not of right; and we begin to discover the evil fruits of pride and of a self-righteous spirit. Job begins to manifest a disposition to condemn God, that he may justify himself, for which he is afterwards reproved. Still Job knew so much of himself, that he durst not stand a trial. If we say, We have no sin, we not only deceive ourselves, but we affront God; for we sin in saying so, and give the lie to the Scripture. But Job reflected on God’s goodness and justice in saying his affliction was without cause.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 14-21
14How much less shall I answer him, [and] choose out my words [to reason] with him?15Whom, though I were righteous, [yet] would I not answer, [but] I would make supplication to my judge.16If I had called, and he had answered me; [yet] would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.17For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.18He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness.19If [I speak] of strength, lo, [he is] strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time [to plead]?20If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: [if I say], I [am] perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.21[Though] I [were] perfect, [yet] would I not know my soul: I would despise my life.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 9:15 Whom, though I were righteous, [yet] would I not answer, [but] I would make supplication to my judge.
He is not able to contend with God
Job is still righteous in his own eyes, [Job 32:1], and this answer, though it sets forth the power and majesty of God, implies that the question between the afflicted and the Lord of providence, is a question of might, and not of right; and we begin to discover the evil fruits of pride and of a self-righteous spirit. Job begins to manifest a disposition to condemn God, that he may justify himself, for which he is afterwards reproved. Still Job knew so much of himself, that he durst not stand a trial. If we say, We have no sin, we not only deceive ourselves, but we affront God; for we sin in saying so, and give the lie to the Scripture. But Job reflected on God’s goodness and justice in saying his affliction was without cause.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 14-21
14How much less shall I answer him, [and] choose out my words [to reason] with him?15Whom, though I were righteous, [yet] would I not answer, [but] I would make supplication to my judge.16If I had called, and he had answered me; [yet] would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.17For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.18He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness.19If [I speak] of strength, lo, [he is] strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time [to plead]?20If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: [if I say], I [am] perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.21[Though] I [were] perfect, [yet] would I not know my soul: I would despise my life.
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Job 9:16 If I had called, and he had answered me; [yet] would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.
He is not able to contend with God
Job is still righteous in his own eyes, [Job 32:1], and this answer, though it sets forth the power and majesty of God, implies that the question between the afflicted and the Lord of providence, is a question of might, and not of right; and we begin to discover the evil fruits of pride and of a self-righteous spirit. Job begins to manifest a disposition to condemn God, that he may justify himself, for which he is afterwards reproved. Still Job knew so much of himself, that he durst not stand a trial. If we say, We have no sin, we not only deceive ourselves, but we affront God; for we sin in saying so, and give the lie to the Scripture. But Job reflected on God’s goodness and justice in saying his affliction was without cause.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 14-21
14How much less shall I answer him, [and] choose out my words [to reason] with him?15Whom, though I were righteous, [yet] would I not answer, [but] I would make supplication to my judge.16If I had called, and he had answered me; [yet] would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.17For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.18He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness.19If [I speak] of strength, lo, [he is] strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time [to plead]?20If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: [if I say], I [am] perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.21[Though] I [were] perfect, [yet] would I not know my soul: I would despise my life.
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Job 9:17 For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.
He is not able to contend with God
Job is still righteous in his own eyes, [Job 32:1], and this answer, though it sets forth the power and majesty of God, implies that the question between the afflicted and the Lord of providence, is a question of might, and not of right; and we begin to discover the evil fruits of pride and of a self-righteous spirit. Job begins to manifest a disposition to condemn God, that he may justify himself, for which he is afterwards reproved. Still Job knew so much of himself, that he durst not stand a trial. If we say, We have no sin, we not only deceive ourselves, but we affront God; for we sin in saying so, and give the lie to the Scripture. But Job reflected on God’s goodness and justice in saying his affliction was without cause.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 14-21
14How much less shall I answer him, [and] choose out my words [to reason] with him?15Whom, though I were righteous, [yet] would I not answer, [but] I would make supplication to my judge.16If I had called, and he had answered me; [yet] would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.17For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.18He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness.19If [I speak] of strength, lo, [he is] strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time [to plead]?20If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: [if I say], I [am] perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.21[Though] I [were] perfect, [yet] would I not know my soul: I would despise my life.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
These words mean two different things, either that Job had not sinned, even though he was, nevertheless, undergoing a punishment; or that Christ, as if he were guilty of sin, would have suffered resolutely the temptation of blameless passions. - "Commentary on Job 9.17"
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Job 9:18 He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness.
He is not able to contend with God
Job is still righteous in his own eyes, [Job 32:1], and this answer, though it sets forth the power and majesty of God, implies that the question between the afflicted and the Lord of providence, is a question of might, and not of right; and we begin to discover the evil fruits of pride and of a self-righteous spirit. Job begins to manifest a disposition to condemn God, that he may justify himself, for which he is afterwards reproved. Still Job knew so much of himself, that he durst not stand a trial. If we say, We have no sin, we not only deceive ourselves, but we affront God; for we sin in saying so, and give the lie to the Scripture. But Job reflected on God’s goodness and justice in saying his affliction was without cause.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 14-21
14How much less shall I answer him, [and] choose out my words [to reason] with him?15Whom, though I were righteous, [yet] would I not answer, [but] I would make supplication to my judge.16If I had called, and he had answered me; [yet] would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.17For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.18He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness.19If [I speak] of strength, lo, [he is] strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time [to plead]?20If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: [if I say], I [am] perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.21[Though] I [were] perfect, [yet] would I not know my soul: I would despise my life.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 9:19 If [I speak] of strength, lo, [he is] strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time [to plead]?
He is not able to contend with God
Job is still righteous in his own eyes, [Job 32:1], and this answer, though it sets forth the power and majesty of God, implies that the question between the afflicted and the Lord of providence, is a question of might, and not of right; and we begin to discover the evil fruits of pride and of a self-righteous spirit. Job begins to manifest a disposition to condemn God, that he may justify himself, for which he is afterwards reproved. Still Job knew so much of himself, that he durst not stand a trial. If we say, We have no sin, we not only deceive ourselves, but we affront God; for we sin in saying so, and give the lie to the Scripture. But Job reflected on God’s goodness and justice in saying his affliction was without cause.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 14-21
14How much less shall I answer him, [and] choose out my words [to reason] with him?15Whom, though I were righteous, [yet] would I not answer, [but] I would make supplication to my judge.16If I had called, and he had answered me; [yet] would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.17For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.18He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness.19If [I speak] of strength, lo, [he is] strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time [to plead]?20If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: [if I say], I [am] perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.21[Though] I [were] perfect, [yet] would I not know my soul: I would despise my life.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
“He will not let me catch my breath.” That is, I am filled with a multitude of afflictions. “He has filled me with bitterness, for indeed he is superior in power. Who, then, shall resist his judgment?” Job does not want to say simply that God is superior to him in power but also that God is able to do whatever he wants. - "Commentary on Job 9.18–19"
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Job 9:20 If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: [if I say], I [am] perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.
He is not able to contend with God
Job is still righteous in his own eyes, [Job 32:1], and this answer, though it sets forth the power and majesty of God, implies that the question between the afflicted and the Lord of providence, is a question of might, and not of right; and we begin to discover the evil fruits of pride and of a self-righteous spirit. Job begins to manifest a disposition to condemn God, that he may justify himself, for which he is afterwards reproved. Still Job knew so much of himself, that he durst not stand a trial. If we say, We have no sin, we not only deceive ourselves, but we affront God; for we sin in saying so, and give the lie to the Scripture. But Job reflected on God’s goodness and justice in saying his affliction was without cause.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 14-21
14How much less shall I answer him, [and] choose out my words [to reason] with him?15Whom, though I were righteous, [yet] would I not answer, [but] I would make supplication to my judge.16If I had called, and he had answered me; [yet] would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.17For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.18He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness.19If [I speak] of strength, lo, [he is] strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time [to plead]?20If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: [if I say], I [am] perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.21[Though] I [were] perfect, [yet] would I not know my soul: I would despise my life.
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Job 9:21 [Though] I [were] perfect, [yet] would I not know my soul: I would despise my life.
He is not able to contend with God
Job is still righteous in his own eyes, [Job 32:1], and this answer, though it sets forth the power and majesty of God, implies that the question between the afflicted and the Lord of providence, is a question of might, and not of right; and we begin to discover the evil fruits of pride and of a self-righteous spirit. Job begins to manifest a disposition to condemn God, that he may justify himself, for which he is afterwards reproved. Still Job knew so much of himself, that he durst not stand a trial. If we say, We have no sin, we not only deceive ourselves, but we affront God; for we sin in saying so, and give the lie to the Scripture. But Job reflected on God’s goodness and justice in saying his affliction was without cause.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 14-21
14How much less shall I answer him, [and] choose out my words [to reason] with him?15Whom, though I were righteous, [yet] would I not answer, [but] I would make supplication to my judge.16If I had called, and he had answered me; [yet] would I not believe that he had hearkened unto my voice.17For he breaketh me with a tempest, and multiplieth my wounds without cause.18He will not suffer me to take my breath, but filleth me with bitterness.19If [I speak] of strength, lo, [he is] strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time [to plead]?20If I justify myself, mine own mouth shall condemn me: [if I say], I [am] perfect, it shall also prove me perverse.21[Though] I [were] perfect, [yet] would I not know my soul: I would despise my life.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
“If I think I have attained purity in my actions, I will be proved perverse in my words. If I am found blameless in my words, I will be reproached for my actions.” In the same manner, if one is righteous in his actions and proclaims that loudly with ostentatious words, his mouth commits impiety, because he has fallen into pride, a pride appropriate to the betrayer, the real impious one. If one is blameless but ignores the source of his purity, and as a consequence places his trust in himself and becomes proud and arrogant, he will become perverse. Evidently, the hand of God has abandoned him. - "Homilies on Job 12.9.20"
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Job 9:22 This [is] one [thing], therefore I said [it], He destroyeth the perfect and the wicked.
Men not to be judged by outward condition
Job touches briefly upon the main point now in dispute. His friends maintained that those who are righteous and good, always prosper in this world, and that none but the wicked are in misery and distress: he said, on the contrary, that it is a common thing for the wicked to prosper, and the righteous to be greatly afflicted. Yet there is too much passion in what Job here says, for God doth not afflict willingly. When the spirit is heated with dispute or with discontent, we have need to set a watch before our lips.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 22-24
22This [is] one [thing], therefore I said [it], He destroyeth the perfect and the wicked.23If the scourge slay suddenly, he will laugh at the trial of the innocent.24The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covereth the faces of the judges thereof; if not, where, [and] who [is] he?
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Job 9:23 If the scourge slay suddenly, he will laugh at the trial of the innocent.
Men not to be judged by outward condition
Job touches briefly upon the main point now in dispute. His friends maintained that those who are righteous and good, always prosper in this world, and that none but the wicked are in misery and distress: he said, on the contrary, that it is a common thing for the wicked to prosper, and the righteous to be greatly afflicted. Yet there is too much passion in what Job here says, for God doth not afflict willingly. When the spirit is heated with dispute or with discontent, we have need to set a watch before our lips.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 22-24
22This [is] one [thing], therefore I said [it], He destroyeth the perfect and the wicked.23If the scourge slay suddenly, he will laugh at the trial of the innocent.24The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covereth the faces of the judges thereof; if not, where, [and] who [is] he?
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Job 9:24 The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covereth the faces of the judges thereof; if not, where, [and] who [is] he?
Men not to be judged by outward condition
Job touches briefly upon the main point now in dispute. His friends maintained that those who are righteous and good, always prosper in this world, and that none but the wicked are in misery and distress: he said, on the contrary, that it is a common thing for the wicked to prosper, and the righteous to be greatly afflicted. Yet there is too much passion in what Job here says, for God doth not afflict willingly. When the spirit is heated with dispute or with discontent, we have need to set a watch before our lips.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 22-24
22This [is] one [thing], therefore I said [it], He destroyeth the perfect and the wicked.23If the scourge slay suddenly, he will laugh at the trial of the innocent.24The earth is given into the hand of the wicked: he covereth the faces of the judges thereof; if not, where, [and] who [is] he?
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 9:25 Now my days are swifter than a post: they flee away, they see no good.
Job complains of troubles
What little need have we of pastimes, and what great need to redeem time, when it runs on so fast towards eternity! How vain the enjoyments of time, which we may quite lose while yet time continues! The remembrance of having done our duty will be pleasing afterwards; so will not the remembrance of having got worldly wealth, when it is all lost and gone. Job’s complaint of God, as one that could not be appeased and would not relent, was the language of his corruption. There is a Mediator, a Daysman, or Umpire, for us, even God’s own beloved Son, who has purchased peace for us with the blood of his cross, who is able to save to the uttermost all who come unto God through him. If we trust in his name, our sins will be buried in the depths of the sea, we shall be washed from all our filthiness, and made whiter than snow, so that none can lay any thing to our charge. We shall be clothed with the robes of righteousness and salvation, adorned with the graces of the Holy Spirit, and presented faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy. May we learn the difference between justifying ourselves, and being thus justified by God himself. Let the tempest-tossed soul consider Job, and notice that others have passed this dreadful gulf; and though they found it hard to believe that God would hear or deliver them, yet he rebuked the storm, and brought them to the desired haven. Resist the devil; give not place to hard thoughts of God, or desperate conclusions about thyself. Come to Him who invites the weary and heavy laden; who promises in no wise to cast them out.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 25-35
25Now my days are swifter than a post: they flee away, they see no good.26They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle [that] hasteth to the prey.27If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort [myself]:28I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.29[If] I be wicked, why then labour I in vain?30If I wash myself with snow water, and make my hands never so clean;31Yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine own clothes shall abhor me.32For [he is] not a man, as I [am, that] I should answer him, [and] we should come together in judgment.33Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, [that] might lay his hand upon us both.34Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me:35[Then] would I speak, and not fear him; but [it is] not so with me.
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Job 9:26 They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle [that] hasteth to the prey.
Job complains of troubles
What little need have we of pastimes, and what great need to redeem time, when it runs on so fast towards eternity! How vain the enjoyments of time, which we may quite lose while yet time continues! The remembrance of having done our duty will be pleasing afterwards; so will not the remembrance of having got worldly wealth, when it is all lost and gone. Job’s complaint of God, as one that could not be appeased and would not relent, was the language of his corruption. There is a Mediator, a Daysman, or Umpire, for us, even God’s own beloved Son, who has purchased peace for us with the blood of his cross, who is able to save to the uttermost all who come unto God through him. If we trust in his name, our sins will be buried in the depths of the sea, we shall be washed from all our filthiness, and made whiter than snow, so that none can lay any thing to our charge. We shall be clothed with the robes of righteousness and salvation, adorned with the graces of the Holy Spirit, and presented faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy. May we learn the difference between justifying ourselves, and being thus justified by God himself. Let the tempest-tossed soul consider Job, and notice that others have passed this dreadful gulf; and though they found it hard to believe that God would hear or deliver them, yet he rebuked the storm, and brought them to the desired haven. Resist the devil; give not place to hard thoughts of God, or desperate conclusions about thyself. Come to Him who invites the weary and heavy laden; who promises in no wise to cast them out.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 25-35
25Now my days are swifter than a post: they flee away, they see no good.26They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle [that] hasteth to the prey.27If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort [myself]:28I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.29[If] I be wicked, why then labour I in vain?30If I wash myself with snow water, and make my hands never so clean;31Yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine own clothes shall abhor me.32For [he is] not a man, as I [am, that] I should answer him, [and] we should come together in judgment.33Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, [that] might lay his hand upon us both.34Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me:35[Then] would I speak, and not fear him; but [it is] not so with me.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
He means, “My memories themselves are dead, and I don’t even know what I am talking about, as my pain is so great! In the moment itself, in which I speak, I forget, as the storm around me is so strong!” - "Commentary on Job 9.25–27"
The swift runner does not appear to touch the ground; he appears as though he has wings. [Job says], “ ‘My life is swifter than a runner.’ I look at what is above. ‘I do not run aimlessly.’ I do not touch the ground.” Because they want to reach the finish line, the righteous keep on running, even when they run into obstacles. For example, when they encounter a distressful situation they continue to run. Even David ran, for he said, “I have run without unrighteousness, always running straight ahead.” And, “I ran the way of your commandments, for you enlarge my understanding.” Job also hints at this twofold interpretation: First, “judges,” whose faces are completely covered, is a reference to the people’s leaders who run away in fear of the righteous because they saw no successful outcome of the [righteous person’s] race. [Their faces are covered] because they are unworthy [to be judges or leaders.] Secondly, however, consider whether Job may not also be speaking about the righteous as well. They fled from the [corrupt] judges according to the passage “but run away, do not stay in one place.” And they [the judges] did not perceive the poignancy of virtue [anymore]. And so they stopped running. Maybe it is also appropriate to compare this with the passage, “I have not known an evil person, seeing that he turns away from me.” - "Commentary on Job 9.25–26"
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Job 9:27 If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort [myself]:
Job complains of troubles
What little need have we of pastimes, and what great need to redeem time, when it runs on so fast towards eternity! How vain the enjoyments of time, which we may quite lose while yet time continues! The remembrance of having done our duty will be pleasing afterwards; so will not the remembrance of having got worldly wealth, when it is all lost and gone. Job’s complaint of God, as one that could not be appeased and would not relent, was the language of his corruption. There is a Mediator, a Daysman, or Umpire, for us, even God’s own beloved Son, who has purchased peace for us with the blood of his cross, who is able to save to the uttermost all who come unto God through him. If we trust in his name, our sins will be buried in the depths of the sea, we shall be washed from all our filthiness, and made whiter than snow, so that none can lay any thing to our charge. We shall be clothed with the robes of righteousness and salvation, adorned with the graces of the Holy Spirit, and presented faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy. May we learn the difference between justifying ourselves, and being thus justified by God himself. Let the tempest-tossed soul consider Job, and notice that others have passed this dreadful gulf; and though they found it hard to believe that God would hear or deliver them, yet he rebuked the storm, and brought them to the desired haven. Resist the devil; give not place to hard thoughts of God, or desperate conclusions about thyself. Come to Him who invites the weary and heavy laden; who promises in no wise to cast them out.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 25-35
25Now my days are swifter than a post: they flee away, they see no good.26They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle [that] hasteth to the prey.27If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort [myself]:28I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.29[If] I be wicked, why then labour I in vain?30If I wash myself with snow water, and make my hands never so clean;31Yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine own clothes shall abhor me.32For [he is] not a man, as I [am, that] I should answer him, [and] we should come together in judgment.33Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, [that] might lay his hand upon us both.34Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me:35[Then] would I speak, and not fear him; but [it is] not so with me.
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Job 9:28 I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.
Job complains of troubles
What little need have we of pastimes, and what great need to redeem time, when it runs on so fast towards eternity! How vain the enjoyments of time, which we may quite lose while yet time continues! The remembrance of having done our duty will be pleasing afterwards; so will not the remembrance of having got worldly wealth, when it is all lost and gone. Job’s complaint of God, as one that could not be appeased and would not relent, was the language of his corruption. There is a Mediator, a Daysman, or Umpire, for us, even God’s own beloved Son, who has purchased peace for us with the blood of his cross, who is able to save to the uttermost all who come unto God through him. If we trust in his name, our sins will be buried in the depths of the sea, we shall be washed from all our filthiness, and made whiter than snow, so that none can lay any thing to our charge. We shall be clothed with the robes of righteousness and salvation, adorned with the graces of the Holy Spirit, and presented faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy. May we learn the difference between justifying ourselves, and being thus justified by God himself. Let the tempest-tossed soul consider Job, and notice that others have passed this dreadful gulf; and though they found it hard to believe that God would hear or deliver them, yet he rebuked the storm, and brought them to the desired haven. Resist the devil; give not place to hard thoughts of God, or desperate conclusions about thyself. Come to Him who invites the weary and heavy laden; who promises in no wise to cast them out.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 25-35
25Now my days are swifter than a post: they flee away, they see no good.26They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle [that] hasteth to the prey.27If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort [myself]:28I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.29[If] I be wicked, why then labour I in vain?30If I wash myself with snow water, and make my hands never so clean;31Yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine own clothes shall abhor me.32For [he is] not a man, as I [am, that] I should answer him, [and] we should come together in judgment.33Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, [that] might lay his hand upon us both.34Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me:35[Then] would I speak, and not fear him; but [it is] not so with me.
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 9:29 [If] I be wicked, why then labour I in vain?
Job complains of troubles
What little need have we of pastimes, and what great need to redeem time, when it runs on so fast towards eternity! How vain the enjoyments of time, which we may quite lose while yet time continues! The remembrance of having done our duty will be pleasing afterwards; so will not the remembrance of having got worldly wealth, when it is all lost and gone. Job’s complaint of God, as one that could not be appeased and would not relent, was the language of his corruption. There is a Mediator, a Daysman, or Umpire, for us, even God’s own beloved Son, who has purchased peace for us with the blood of his cross, who is able to save to the uttermost all who come unto God through him. If we trust in his name, our sins will be buried in the depths of the sea, we shall be washed from all our filthiness, and made whiter than snow, so that none can lay any thing to our charge. We shall be clothed with the robes of righteousness and salvation, adorned with the graces of the Holy Spirit, and presented faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy. May we learn the difference between justifying ourselves, and being thus justified by God himself. Let the tempest-tossed soul consider Job, and notice that others have passed this dreadful gulf; and though they found it hard to believe that God would hear or deliver them, yet he rebuked the storm, and brought them to the desired haven. Resist the devil; give not place to hard thoughts of God, or desperate conclusions about thyself. Come to Him who invites the weary and heavy laden; who promises in no wise to cast them out.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 25-35
25Now my days are swifter than a post: they flee away, they see no good.26They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle [that] hasteth to the prey.27If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort [myself]:28I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.29[If] I be wicked, why then labour I in vain?30If I wash myself with snow water, and make my hands never so clean;31Yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine own clothes shall abhor me.32For [he is] not a man, as I [am, that] I should answer him, [and] we should come together in judgment.33Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, [that] might lay his hand upon us both.34Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me:35[Then] would I speak, and not fear him; but [it is] not so with me.
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Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
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Job 9:30 If I wash myself with snow water, and make my hands never so clean;
Job complains of troubles
What little need have we of pastimes, and what great need to redeem time, when it runs on so fast towards eternity! How vain the enjoyments of time, which we may quite lose while yet time continues! The remembrance of having done our duty will be pleasing afterwards; so will not the remembrance of having got worldly wealth, when it is all lost and gone. Job’s complaint of God, as one that could not be appeased and would not relent, was the language of his corruption. There is a Mediator, a Daysman, or Umpire, for us, even God’s own beloved Son, who has purchased peace for us with the blood of his cross, who is able to save to the uttermost all who come unto God through him. If we trust in his name, our sins will be buried in the depths of the sea, we shall be washed from all our filthiness, and made whiter than snow, so that none can lay any thing to our charge. We shall be clothed with the robes of righteousness and salvation, adorned with the graces of the Holy Spirit, and presented faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy. May we learn the difference between justifying ourselves, and being thus justified by God himself. Let the tempest-tossed soul consider Job, and notice that others have passed this dreadful gulf; and though they found it hard to believe that God would hear or deliver them, yet he rebuked the storm, and brought them to the desired haven. Resist the devil; give not place to hard thoughts of God, or desperate conclusions about thyself. Come to Him who invites the weary and heavy laden; who promises in no wise to cast them out.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 25-35
25Now my days are swifter than a post: they flee away, they see no good.26They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle [that] hasteth to the prey.27If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort [myself]:28I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.29[If] I be wicked, why then labour I in vain?30If I wash myself with snow water, and make my hands never so clean;31Yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine own clothes shall abhor me.32For [he is] not a man, as I [am, that] I should answer him, [and] we should come together in judgment.33Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, [that] might lay his hand upon us both.34Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me:35[Then] would I speak, and not fear him; but [it is] not so with me.
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 9:31 Yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine own clothes shall abhor me.
Job complains of troubles
What little need have we of pastimes, and what great need to redeem time, when it runs on so fast towards eternity! How vain the enjoyments of time, which we may quite lose while yet time continues! The remembrance of having done our duty will be pleasing afterwards; so will not the remembrance of having got worldly wealth, when it is all lost and gone. Job’s complaint of God, as one that could not be appeased and would not relent, was the language of his corruption. There is a Mediator, a Daysman, or Umpire, for us, even God’s own beloved Son, who has purchased peace for us with the blood of his cross, who is able to save to the uttermost all who come unto God through him. If we trust in his name, our sins will be buried in the depths of the sea, we shall be washed from all our filthiness, and made whiter than snow, so that none can lay any thing to our charge. We shall be clothed with the robes of righteousness and salvation, adorned with the graces of the Holy Spirit, and presented faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy. May we learn the difference between justifying ourselves, and being thus justified by God himself. Let the tempest-tossed soul consider Job, and notice that others have passed this dreadful gulf; and though they found it hard to believe that God would hear or deliver them, yet he rebuked the storm, and brought them to the desired haven. Resist the devil; give not place to hard thoughts of God, or desperate conclusions about thyself. Come to Him who invites the weary and heavy laden; who promises in no wise to cast them out.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 25-35
25Now my days are swifter than a post: they flee away, they see no good.26They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle [that] hasteth to the prey.27If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort [myself]:28I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.29[If] I be wicked, why then labour I in vain?30If I wash myself with snow water, and make my hands never so clean;31Yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine own clothes shall abhor me.32For [he is] not a man, as I [am, that] I should answer him, [and] we should come together in judgment.33Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, [that] might lay his hand upon us both.34Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me:35[Then] would I speak, and not fear him; but [it is] not so with me.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
“If I am ungodly, why have I not died?” You see how he does not deny being a sinner. “Why have I not died?” he says. This is not the expression of a man who accuses but who searches. I do not know at all, he says, God’s plans. “For if I should wash myself with snow and purge myself with pure hands [that would be useless]. You have thoroughly plunged me in filth, and my garment has abhorred me.” He means, before everybody’s eyes I am an example of impiety. It would be necessary that the wicked disappeared, so that I might not play the role of master for the others anymore. If I become purer than the sun, I still retain filthiness, and not an ordinary filthiness. “My garment has abhorred me.” What can I say about people, if even my garment despises me? This is what he more or less means. Even my closest relations have begun to hate me. They have turned away from me not because I am condemned but because they think I am cursed and impure. - "Commentary on Job 9.29–31"
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Job 9:32 For [he is] not a man, as I [am, that] I should answer him, [and] we should come together in judgment.
Job complains of troubles
What little need have we of pastimes, and what great need to redeem time, when it runs on so fast towards eternity! How vain the enjoyments of time, which we may quite lose while yet time continues! The remembrance of having done our duty will be pleasing afterwards; so will not the remembrance of having got worldly wealth, when it is all lost and gone. Job’s complaint of God, as one that could not be appeased and would not relent, was the language of his corruption. There is a Mediator, a Daysman, or Umpire, for us, even God’s own beloved Son, who has purchased peace for us with the blood of his cross, who is able to save to the uttermost all who come unto God through him. If we trust in his name, our sins will be buried in the depths of the sea, we shall be washed from all our filthiness, and made whiter than snow, so that none can lay any thing to our charge. We shall be clothed with the robes of righteousness and salvation, adorned with the graces of the Holy Spirit, and presented faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy. May we learn the difference between justifying ourselves, and being thus justified by God himself. Let the tempest-tossed soul consider Job, and notice that others have passed this dreadful gulf; and though they found it hard to believe that God would hear or deliver them, yet he rebuked the storm, and brought them to the desired haven. Resist the devil; give not place to hard thoughts of God, or desperate conclusions about thyself. Come to Him who invites the weary and heavy laden; who promises in no wise to cast them out.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 25-35
25Now my days are swifter than a post: they flee away, they see no good.26They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle [that] hasteth to the prey.27If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort [myself]:28I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.29[If] I be wicked, why then labour I in vain?30If I wash myself with snow water, and make my hands never so clean;31Yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine own clothes shall abhor me.32For [he is] not a man, as I [am, that] I should answer him, [and] we should come together in judgment.33Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, [that] might lay his hand upon us both.34Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me:35[Then] would I speak, and not fear him; but [it is] not so with me.
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 9:33 Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, [that] might lay his hand upon us both.
Job complains of troubles
What little need have we of pastimes, and what great need to redeem time, when it runs on so fast towards eternity! How vain the enjoyments of time, which we may quite lose while yet time continues! The remembrance of having done our duty will be pleasing afterwards; so will not the remembrance of having got worldly wealth, when it is all lost and gone. Job’s complaint of God, as one that could not be appeased and would not relent, was the language of his corruption. There is a Mediator, a Daysman, or Umpire, for us, even God’s own beloved Son, who has purchased peace for us with the blood of his cross, who is able to save to the uttermost all who come unto God through him. If we trust in his name, our sins will be buried in the depths of the sea, we shall be washed from all our filthiness, and made whiter than snow, so that none can lay any thing to our charge. We shall be clothed with the robes of righteousness and salvation, adorned with the graces of the Holy Spirit, and presented faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy. May we learn the difference between justifying ourselves, and being thus justified by God himself. Let the tempest-tossed soul consider Job, and notice that others have passed this dreadful gulf; and though they found it hard to believe that God would hear or deliver them, yet he rebuked the storm, and brought them to the desired haven. Resist the devil; give not place to hard thoughts of God, or desperate conclusions about thyself. Come to Him who invites the weary and heavy laden; who promises in no wise to cast them out.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 25-35
25Now my days are swifter than a post: they flee away, they see no good.26They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle [that] hasteth to the prey.27If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort [myself]:28I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.29[If] I be wicked, why then labour I in vain?30If I wash myself with snow water, and make my hands never so clean;31Yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine own clothes shall abhor me.32For [he is] not a man, as I [am, that] I should answer him, [and] we should come together in judgment.33Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, [that] might lay his hand upon us both.34Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me:35[Then] would I speak, and not fear him; but [it is] not so with me.
Author: Matthew Henry Rank: Priest AD: 1714 Source:
Title: Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible Author: Matthew Henry
This is what he means, if he who punishes were a man, his punishment would not have entirely condemned the one in affliction. I could have been judged before him and proved that he too is unjust. But since you are God, that is impossible. It is sufficient to be punished and to suffer the greatest condemnation. - "Commentary on Job 9.32a"
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Job 9:34 Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me:
Job complains of troubles
What little need have we of pastimes, and what great need to redeem time, when it runs on so fast towards eternity! How vain the enjoyments of time, which we may quite lose while yet time continues! The remembrance of having done our duty will be pleasing afterwards; so will not the remembrance of having got worldly wealth, when it is all lost and gone. Job’s complaint of God, as one that could not be appeased and would not relent, was the language of his corruption. There is a Mediator, a Daysman, or Umpire, for us, even God’s own beloved Son, who has purchased peace for us with the blood of his cross, who is able to save to the uttermost all who come unto God through him. If we trust in his name, our sins will be buried in the depths of the sea, we shall be washed from all our filthiness, and made whiter than snow, so that none can lay any thing to our charge. We shall be clothed with the robes of righteousness and salvation, adorned with the graces of the Holy Spirit, and presented faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy. May we learn the difference between justifying ourselves, and being thus justified by God himself. Let the tempest-tossed soul consider Job, and notice that others have passed this dreadful gulf; and though they found it hard to believe that God would hear or deliver them, yet he rebuked the storm, and brought them to the desired haven. Resist the devil; give not place to hard thoughts of God, or desperate conclusions about thyself. Come to Him who invites the weary and heavy laden; who promises in no wise to cast them out.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 25-35
25Now my days are swifter than a post: they flee away, they see no good.26They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle [that] hasteth to the prey.27If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort [myself]:28I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.29[If] I be wicked, why then labour I in vain?30If I wash myself with snow water, and make my hands never so clean;31Yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine own clothes shall abhor me.32For [he is] not a man, as I [am, that] I should answer him, [and] we should come together in judgment.33Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, [that] might lay his hand upon us both.34Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me:35[Then] would I speak, and not fear him; but [it is] not so with me.
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 9:35 [Then] would I speak, and not fear him; but [it is] not so with me.
Job complains of troubles
What little need have we of pastimes, and what great need to redeem time, when it runs on so fast towards eternity! How vain the enjoyments of time, which we may quite lose while yet time continues! The remembrance of having done our duty will be pleasing afterwards; so will not the remembrance of having got worldly wealth, when it is all lost and gone. Job’s complaint of God, as one that could not be appeased and would not relent, was the language of his corruption. There is a Mediator, a Daysman, or Umpire, for us, even God’s own beloved Son, who has purchased peace for us with the blood of his cross, who is able to save to the uttermost all who come unto God through him. If we trust in his name, our sins will be buried in the depths of the sea, we shall be washed from all our filthiness, and made whiter than snow, so that none can lay any thing to our charge. We shall be clothed with the robes of righteousness and salvation, adorned with the graces of the Holy Spirit, and presented faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy. May we learn the difference between justifying ourselves, and being thus justified by God himself. Let the tempest-tossed soul consider Job, and notice that others have passed this dreadful gulf; and though they found it hard to believe that God would hear or deliver them, yet he rebuked the storm, and brought them to the desired haven. Resist the devil; give not place to hard thoughts of God, or desperate conclusions about thyself. Come to Him who invites the weary and heavy laden; who promises in no wise to cast them out.
Verses that belong to this explanation: 25-35
25Now my days are swifter than a post: they flee away, they see no good.26They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle [that] hasteth to the prey.27If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will leave off my heaviness, and comfort [myself]:28I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that thou wilt not hold me innocent.29[If] I be wicked, why then labour I in vain?30If I wash myself with snow water, and make my hands never so clean;31Yet shalt thou plunge me in the ditch, and mine own clothes shall abhor me.32For [he is] not a man, as I [am, that] I should answer him, [and] we should come together in judgment.33Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, [that] might lay his hand upon us both.34Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me:35[Then] would I speak, and not fear him; but [it is] not so with me.
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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