This opening presents to us the book of job as a detached work, separate from and independent of all others. Roger hahn jobs speech in chapter 3 is composed in poetry. On this verse, however, see the introduction, section 1, 4. This was to show satan how job loved worshiped god. Job bible book with full chapters new international. Job 1 king james version kjv 1 there was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. As long as self was in his line of sight, job judged god by his own perspective. In the book of job first satan is designated by name. Introduction to the book of job roger hahn this introduction is lesson 1 in the voice bible studies on the book of job the book of job is part of the old testament collection of wisdom literature, along with proverbs, ecclesiastes, and song of solomon.
This is the conclusion, the climax, of his long and detailed story. And thou shalt know that thy tabernacle shall be in peace. Feb 19, 2015 i think most people think this verse refers to angels. Some scholars, however, consider jobs speech in chapter 3 as simply an introductory comment with the dialogues proper beginning with job 4. It is usually considered a part of the poetic dialogues that compose almost the entire book of job. In verse 20 job proclaims that he has a bullseye on his back for the arrows god is shooting at him refer to 6. If god is in heaven, or not on earth, how could humans come there to present themselves to him. Jobs story invites us to consider what it means that god runs the world by wisdom, and how this truth can bring peace in dark times. Yet, job lost his wealth, many of his servants and his livestock. If only my anguish could be weighed and all my misery be placed on the scales. Up in the heavens, god brags to the divine assembly about job. He receives permission to try to dislodge job from his integrity. To understand the message of the book the whole book must be read and understood. Commentary on the book of job chapter one by wm w wells.
Job chapter 1 verse 6 the new john gill exposition. In addition to outward troubles, the inward sense of gods wrath took away all his courage and resolution. There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. Verses 25 and there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters. Job 1, new international version niv the bible app. Read and study job 1 with the verse by verse bible commentary. Verse click for chapter new international version one day the angels came to present themselves before the lord, and satan also came with them. Now there was a day when the sons of god came to present. It would surely outweigh the sand of the seas no wonder my words have been impetuous. God extols the virtue of job, but satan challenges the reasons for it.
Sssh the book of job no wonder the lord said what he did about the life and character of job. The book of job belongs to what we call the wisdom literature of the old testament. Then satan answered the lord, and said, doth job fear god for nought. I think most people think this verse refers to angels. The book of job is a highly controversial book of mostly confusing information. Oh, that my grief were fully weighed, and my calamity laid with it on the scales. I dont recommend taking this passage literally, since it.
In short, god is using job to prove satans theory wrong. For then it would be heavier than the sand of the sea. The arrows of the almighty are in me, my spirit drinks in their poison. Job uses the same word in verse 6 and affirms that god is mistreating him. From the context, properly seeing god involves getting the self out of the way. Job 1 kjv there was a man in the land of uz, bible gateway. The book of job has been widely given the theme of patience and we see this mentioned in the new testament book of james. Job, chapter 1 king james version christian answers webbible. In the book of job, satan is first designated by name.
Now there was a day when the sons of god came to present themselves before the lord this is generally understood of the angels, as in who may be thought to be so called, because of their creation by the father of spirits, and their likeness to god in holiness, knowledge, and wisdom, and being affectionate and obedient to him. In this chapter job starts out addressing his friends, but seems to end up addressing god about his hopeless condition. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of job in the bible new international version. Does a wild donkey bray when it has grass, or an ox bellow when it has fodder.
Verse by verse commentaries by book precept austin. Oct 22, 2016 jobs story invites us to consider what it means that god runs the world by wisdom, and how this truth can bring peace in dark times. Job is the last of the three books that explore these themes. Now there was a day when the sons of god came to present themselves before the lord. Not all that jobs friends said was wrong, though some was. Yet, each chapter and section contains important and true. It is a fascinating passage in that satan is allowed to speak before the throne of god and make a wager that he could make job fall. Satan said he could have job eating out of his hand turn him away from god.
And job became afflicted with painful sores from head to toe. Sssh the book of job the great controversy theme forms a template that can help us better understand the total message. Job 1 there was a man in the land of uz whose name was job. The second line of verse 6 uses the language of trapping or of laying siege to describe gods action against job. And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. Angels and men are alike sons of god, as created by him, in his image, to obey and serve him. The prologue and epilogue also serve as bookends to the major poetic dialogue 3. The meaning of the phrase is probably different in genesis 6. The prose prologue chapters one and two and the epilogue 42. Now there was a day a certain time appointed by god. His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred sheasses, and a very great household. Bible studies and highlights in the book of job job chapter 1. Job chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new testament.
Womens bible study on the book of job session 1 duration. Job chapter 1 verse 6 the new john gill exposition of. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning. F1 to explain such opinions, we must suppose 1 that they are made by men who never read the new testament, or if they had read it, did not understand it, or 2 that they accept this whole chapter of job as merely a fanciful folk tale, invented by some unknown person as an allegory, or for the purpose of teaching some kind of a lesson. Read and study job 1 with the versebyverse bible commentary. He has gotten the law of god on his side by mans sin, and against man. The historical books are generally united each to each by the you connective. Sons of god job s life is about to be caught up in heavenly strategies as the scene moves from earth to heaven, where god is holding council with his heavenly court. Now there was a day when the sons of god came to present themselves before the lord this is generally understood of the angels, as in job 38. Hes blameless and upright, and he has kids, a wife, land, and a bunch of sheep. He was the greatest man among all the people of the east. And we read in chapter 1, verse 22, in all this, job. By the sons of god it is generally admitted that, in this place, the angels are meant so again in job 38.