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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Job 34:11

Job 34:11 For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to [his] ways. Ver. 11. For the work of a man shall he render unto him ] This is both his covenant and his custom; so far is he from doing wrong to any, that every man shall be sure to reap as he sows, to drink as he brews, to receive according to that he hath done in the flesh, whether good or evil, 2 Corinthians 5:10 . And albeit this is not done forthwith, yet we may write upon it, and reckon... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Job 34:12

Job 34:12 Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment. Ver. 12. Yea, surely God will not do wickedly ] This must be laid down for a certain truth, and is, therefore, so reiterated. Job had said as much to this purpose as Elihu could do; but then he had seemingly dashed all again with his inconsiderate complaints and murmurings. This Elihu could not bear, but again and again celebrateth the righteousness of God; and when he hath said his utmost, seemeth to... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Job 34:13

Job 34:13 Who hath given him a charge over the earth? or who hath disposed the whole world? Ver. 13. Who hath given him a charge over all the earth? ] sc. To govern it. Is not he the Maker and Monarch of all men? Who is his superior? and to whom shall he give account? and who shall expostulate with him about injustice? Or, for fear of whom should he warp or writhe? The emperor cannot do right, saith one, because he hath none to overly awe him or question him (Theophil. Inst.). It is said of... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Job 34:14

Job 34:14 If he set his heart upon man, [if] he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath; Ver. 14. If he set his heart upon man ] viz. For evil, and not for good, and have a purpose to unmake him again, which he can as easily do as will it to be done. If he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath ] If he take away his life, which what is it else but a puff of wind, a vapour, &c., who can say he is unjust? May not the potter do with his pot as he pleaseth? We subsist merely by... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Job 34:15

Job 34:15 All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust. Ver. 15. All flesh shall perish together ] i.e. All men, called here "All flesh," as, Mark 16:16 , they are called every creature, a little world. If God command it to be so they shall all breathe out together. And man shall turn to his dust again ] The body to the dust, whence it was taken, but the spirit to God, who gave it. Ecc 12:7 read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Job 34:16

Job 34:16 If now [thou hast] understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words. Ver. 16. If now thou hast understanding, hear this ] Hear it, and know it for thy good, as Job 4:2-7 , if at least thou hast any wit for thyself or care of thine own well doing. This is a stinging apostrophe to Job. Si vel mica est in te bonae mentis; unless thou hast buried thy brains and lost thy senses, listen as for life. read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Job 34:17

Job 34:17 Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just? Ver. 17. Shall even he that hateth right govern? ] Heb. Bind; sc. malefactors, whom magistrates use to hamper? Others take it to be binding up the wounded after the manner of chirurgeons. An qui odit iudicium, chirurgos imitaretur? so the Tigurines translate: Would he who hateth right do as surgeons use to do? Would God, if he were unrighteous, bind up the broken hearted, or receive into favour, as... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Job 34:18

Job 34:18 [Is it fit] to say to a king, [Thou art] wicked? [and] to princes, [Ye are] ungodly? Ver. 18. Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? ] Heb. Belial; that is, Thou yokeless, lawless, masterless monster. Kings are not wont to be so accosted and aviled, nor is it lawful, Exodus 22:28 . It is blasphemy in the second table to speak evil of dignities, Judges 1:8 , Qui dicit regi Apostata (Vulg.). It was some disadvantage to St Paul that, although provoked and unjustly smitten, he... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Job 34:19

Job 34:19 [How much less to him] that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all [are] the work of his hands. Ver. 19. How much less to him that accepteth not the person of princes ] How much more both dangerous and indecent must it needs be wrongfully to accuse God of injustice and partiality, which is far below him; since he neither doth nor needeth prefer great ones before meaner men in judgment! See on Job 13:7 ; Job 32:21 . Nor regardeth... read more

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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Job 34:20

Job 34:20 In a moment shall they die, and the people shall be troubled at midnight, and pass away: and the mighty shall be taken away without hand. Ver. 20. In a moment shall they die ] Be they mean or mighty, they are, when God pleaseth, suddenly swept away by the hand of death; as chess men are into the bag, without distinction of kings, dukes, bishops, or common people. And the people shall be troubled at midnight ] As were the Egyptians, when their firstborn were slain in their dead... read more

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