Job 42:1-9,Job 42:2

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Job 42:5

5. Now mine eye seeth thee This vision of God is by no means to be taken literally, for there is no indication that God disclosed himself otherwise than through the veil of the terribly majestic cloud which apparently accompanied the storm out of which God spoke. (See note on Job 37:22; Job 38:1.) In the immediate presence of the glory of God, which, as it draws near, startled Elihu in vain strives to describe, Job’s consciousness is quickened by the reproofs of God, so that it beholds him... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Job 42:6

6. I abhor myself אמאס . As in Job 7:16, (which see,) the object of the verb abhor is not given. Hengstenberg conceives the object of his loathing (“despising,” or “recantation,” thus Zockler and Hitzig) to be his earlier speeches. The Septuagint and Vulgate, with more reason, supply myself, the former of which adds, by way of explanation, ετακην , I am dissolving, (compare Job 19:27,) such is the violence of his emotion. In dust and ashes “In a sense that is absolutely proper the... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Job 42:7

Historical Conclusion Epilogue. Job 42:7-17. JEHOVAH’S ADDRESS TO ELIPHAZ AND HIS FRIENDS. Job 42:7-8. 7. The Lord (Jehovah) said to Eliphaz the Temanite, etc. While Job, penitent in dust and ashes, abhors himself, the three friends, we may imagine like the Pharisee contemplate themselves admiringly and Job’s repentance approvingly. The voice of God startles them from their self-complacency. That voice this time means them. They are the great offenders. They have not spoken to God... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Job 42:8

8. A burnt offering This differs from the burnt offering required by the Mosaic ritual. That it should be the same in kind and number with that offered by Balaam, a Gentile prophet, (Numbers 23:1-2,) and that there should be the twofold recognition of the sacred and complete number seven, points to an ante-Mosaical, if not patriarchal, period for the life of Job. The profound solemnity thus given to the sacrifice about to be offered, and the mortifying announcement that “the friends”... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Job 42:9

THE ACCEPTANCE OF JOB TAKES PLACE IN THE ACT OF OFFERING SACRIFICE IN BEHALF OF HIS FRIENDS, Job 42:9-10 a. 9. Accepted Job Literally, lifted up the face of Job, as in Job 42:8. Cocceius supposes that this acceptance was by some outward visible sign, perhaps in a mode similar to that in which Jerome conjectures God showed his respect unto Abel and his offering, by sending down fire to consume the sacrifices. read more

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Job 42:5

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Job 42:6

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Job 42:7

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Job 42:8

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Job 42:9

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