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G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Job 1:1-22

In magnificence of argument and beauty of style this Book is one of the grandest in the divine Library. The story of Job is presented in dramatic form. It opens with a picture of Job. He is seen in three respects: first, as to character. The opening verses declare him to be "perfect and upright, and one that feared God and eschewed evil." The language is simple, and suggests that high integrity which never fails to command respect. In the second place, he is seen in the midst of his home... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Job 1:1

Job Challenged by Satan Job 1:1 -Job 23:1-17 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We begin today a series of studies on one of the most interesting characters of the Bible. He is Job, the man of patience. We remember the comment which the Holy Ghost made concerning Job, and which is recorded for us in the fifth chapter of James. "Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy." Job was probably a contemporary of Abraham. One thing... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Job 1:1

THE BOOK OF JOB‘A man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job.’ Job 1:1 The authorship and date of the book of Job are problems yet unsolved. This only is certain, that it presents a picture of a very early civilisation. It is not Jewish. Its teaching is unlocalised, and is of all time, because it seems to be of no special time. I. Hence it is that portions of this ancient book sound to us so strangely modern: and the first verse of the book is one in point. It is a height of spirituality for... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:1-3

Job 1:1-Leviticus : describes Job, his piety and good fortune. The literal translation of the opening words would be “ Once upon a time there was a man.” The use of the perfect denotes that we are dealing not with history but saga. Its purpose is to call attention, not to the exact time of events, but to the individual typical case. It is uncertain what land is meant by Uz. Syria and Edom have been suggested; on the whole, Edom is perhaps the most likely. Job’ s name is introduced without the... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:4

Job 1:4 f. illustrates in particular the above-given general description of Job’ s piety and happiness by a picture of the usual life of himself and his family. Job’ s sons are all like the sons of a king, each of whom has his own house and possessions ( 2 Samuel 13:7; 2 Samuel 14:30). Job’ s children are apparently all unmarried, and live for a joyous life, each day a feast. “ It is to be remembered, that we do not stand on the ground of mere history here. The idea shapes its material to its... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:5

Job 1:5 . The above exposition follows RVm against RV text, accepting the translation “ blaspheme” in preference to “ renounce.” AV, in virtual agreement with RVm, translates “ curse.” The Hebrew literally means “ bless.” It is suggested by Davidson and others that since partings were attended by blessing, to bless came to mean “ to say good-bye, to renounce.” If we translate “ curse,” “ blaspheme” (Duhm, Peake) then we have to do with a euphemism which seems very natural in the writer of the... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:6-12

Job 1:6-2 Kings : . The disinterestedness of Job’ s piety is brought into question by the Satan in the council of heaven. We are now to see how misfortune may come absolutely unprovoked by sin. The sons of God, who come to present themselves before Yahweh, are the angels. They are referred to in Job 38:7 as witnesses of the creation. In Psalms 29:1 (see RVm) they appear as ministers of God’ s heavenly temple. Here they form the court and council of Yahweh. For a similar scene in heaven, cf.... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:12

Job 1:12 . Yahweh gives permission to try Job, conceding the Satan’ s right to have the matter cleared up, though Himself knowing that the Adversary is wrong. The Satan having obtained this leave, loses no time before he acts upon it. read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:13-19

Job 1:13-Psalms : . Job’ s Misfortune.— The activity of the Satan is depicted, though he himself remains invisible. “ Between Job 1:12 and Job 1:13 there is an interval, an ominous silence like that which precedes the storm. The poet has drawn aside the curtain to us, and we know what is impending. Job knows nothing . . . he does not know that he is being played for like a pawn. Suddenly the catastrophe overtakes him. Messenger after messenger, each taking up his tale of ruin before the other... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:14-19

Job 1:14-Ezra : . The First Stroke.—“ The asses were feeding,” a touch reflecting an absolute peace. The Sabeans are the Bedouin, Saba (1 Kings 10*) being S. Arabia. Job 1:16 . The second stroke.— The fire of God is the lightning, “ to be sure lightning on the scale of a saga, since it destroys in a moment 7000 sheep and their shepherds” (Duhm). Job 1:17 . The third stroke.— The Chaldeans are the inhabitants of the Persian Gulf, who are not yet a great world-power. The division of the force,... read more

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Job 1:1-22

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Job 1:1

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Job 1:1

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:1-3

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:4

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:5

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:6-12

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:12

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:13-19

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Job 1:14-19

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