Job 36:2-21 NIV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:20

Desire not the night - Thou hast wished for death; (here called night); desire it not; leave that with God. If he hear thee, and send death, thou mayest be cut off in a way at which thy soul would shudder. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:21

Regard not iniquity - It is sinful to entertain such wishes; it is an insult to the providence of God. He sends affliction; he knows this to be best for thee: but thou hast preferred death to affliction, thereby setting thy wisdom against the wisdom of God. Many in affliction, long for death; and yet they are not prepared to appear before God! What madness is this! If he takes them at their wish, they are ruined for ever. Affliction may be the means of their salvation; the wished-for death,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:1-2

Elihu also proceeded, and said, Suffer me a little, and I will show thee that I have yet to speak on God's behalf ; literally, that there are yet words for God. The controversy, i.e; is not exhausted; there is yet much that may be urged on God's behalf, in respect of the charges thou hast made against him. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:1-21

Elihu to Job: 3. A sermon on the Divine administration. I. THE PREACHER INTRODUCES HIMSELF . 1 . As having something further to say. A man who has nothing to communicate should not emerge from the safe regions of obscurity which Providence designs he should adorn. But alas! of preachers, orators, lecturers, talkers, who babble on without contributing anything to elucidate their themes or enlighten their hearers, however much to gratify themselves, the number is legion.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:1-33

The two chapters, Job 36:1-33 ; Job 37:1-24 , form a single discourse, and ought not to have been separated; or, at any rate, not so unskilfully as they are, in the middle of a description of a thunderstorm. They constitute a final appeal to Job, who is exhorted to submission, resignation, and patience, in consideration of God's inscrutability, and of his perfect justice, wisdom, and strength. Job 36:1-33 begins with a short preface ( Job 36:1-4 ), in which Elihu seeks to prove his... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:2

Speaking on God's behalf. Elihu is not a little held in roundly asserting that he is speaking on God's behalf. He may be fight, but his assertion needs testing. Not all who claim to speak for God can be accredited as his ambassadors. We must examine the credentials of those who say that they speak on behalf of God. I. THE FALSE CLAIM TO SPEAK ON GOD 'S BEHALF . This claim is put forth repeatedly. 1 . By officialism. Because certain people hold a high office, they... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:3

I will fetch my knowledge from afar . In neither case does the performance justify the pretentious character of the preface. Elihu's arguments are, for the most part, trite and commonplace. And will ascribe righteousness to my Maker . I will show, i.e; that God is righteous and just (comp. Job 34:10 , Job 34:12 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:3

Knowledge fetched from afar. I. KNOWLEDGE MUST BE FETCHED FROM AFAR . True to his character, the brilliant but pretentious young Elihu makes an ostentatious claim to having gone far for the knowledge that he is now about to declare. It might be said that many precious truths lie at our feet ready for us if only we would have the humility to stoop for them. Diamonds sparkle in the dust; we need not be for ever straining after the stars. Still, there is a knowledge that can only... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:4

For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee . The words sound arrogant; but perhaps Elihu does not mean any more than W pledge himself to speak truthfully, and to say only what he has perfect knowledge of. It is clear that he speaks of himself, net of God (Stanley Loathes). in the second clause of the verse, as in the first. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:5

Behold, God is mighty . The preface over, the argument to prove God's justice begins. First, he "is mighty." How unlikely that any one who is mighty—nay, almighty—should be unjust! Next, he despiseth not any. Job has wrongly charged him with "despising the work of his own hands." In truth, he despises nothing that he has made. "Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall to the ground without your Father. But the very hairs of your head are all numbered" ( ... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Job 36:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:1-2

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:1-21

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:1-33

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 36:5

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