Biblical Studies From The Book Of Job Now Mine Eye Seeth Thee Biblical Studies From The Book Of Job

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He continues to claim his innocence 31:1-40 He mentions 9 different areas in his life that have proven his righteousness vv. 1-34 He made a “covenant” (pledge) to himself that he would refrain from moral impurity… knowing that those who work such iniquity will be judge by God vv. 1-4

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He continues to claim his innocence 31:1-40 He mentions 9 different areas in his life that have proven his righteousness vv. 1-34 He affirms his marital fidelity…he has always been faithful to his wife and has never been guilty of coveting another woman, knowing it would bring punishment & disaster vv. 9-12

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He continues to claim his innocence 31:1-40 He mentions 9 different areas in his life that have proven his righteousness vv. 1-34 He denies ever trusting in material wealth nor in practicing idolatry…he is fully aware that such practices “deny God” and bring Divine judgment vv. 24-28

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He continues to claim his innocence 31:1-40 He mentions 9 different areas in his life that have proven his righteousness vv. 1-34 He denies ever trying to hide his sins in order to have popularity with the people or to maintain his personal safety from those who might terrify (injure?) him vv. 33-34

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He continues to claim his innocence 31:1-40 One last time he makes the challenge… he again requests that God hear him vv. 35-40 “Here is my signature…” Ù metaphorically, Job had signed the legal papers for the “court case” he has wanted all along vv. 35-37 He will gladly “wear” (accept) God’s verdict

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 He continues to claim his innocence 31:1-40 One last time he makes the challenge… he again requests that God hear him vv. 35-40 He calls on the land to be his “witness” vv. 38-40 If has done anything to deserve his present sufferings, he is willing to let the land “rebel” against him

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 “The words of Job are ended.” 31:40 Job has concluded his speaking in this great Biblical drama Imagine how exhausted he must have been!! We have heard great and shameful words from the patriarch…

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 We have heard great and shameful words from the patriarch… He has exalted God in proper ways, not like “the friends” had erroneously done, and at times has shown a deep faith & trust in God He has steadfastly refused the prejudicial judgments & insinuations from “the friends”

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 We have heard great and shameful words from the patriarch… He concluded his speaking by setting forth the moral & ethical principles by which he had always tried to live his life Regrettably, he also called God into question and at times maligned His Holy name

Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Job’s Final Discourse 27:1 – 31:40 Yet, in all Job said or did, there is one thing he did not do… …he never did what Satan said he would do when faced with what he has had to endure cp. 1:9-11 2:4-5

The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 We now hear from a 5th human speaker… Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite 32:2 We do not know for certain the following – When he “came upon the scene” Ù some assume he had been present from the start How much he has heard of the “debate”

The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 We do know for certain the following – He was related to Abraham Buz was the 2nd son of Nahor, Abraham’s brother cp. Gen 22:20-21 What he heard has angered him 32:2-3 Re: Job because he justified himself before God through his words that had dishonored God

The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 We do know for certain the following – What he heard has angered him 32:2-3 Re: “the friends” because they “found no answer” (had no proof for what they continually said) and they still condemned Job He was younger than “the friends” and out of respect for them he waited to speak 32:4-5

The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 From his words, we see both good and bad statements Good Ù he appears to be more tactful than “the 3 friends” in how he speaks to Job He uses more wisdom in approaching Job Bad Ù he makes some of the same “prejudicial” mistakes as did “the 3 friends”

The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 From his words, we see both good and bad statements Based on this, some Bible students wonder whether or not Elihu really contributed to the dialogue In some ways, we believe he did…in other ways, he appears to be repetitious

The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 His opening speech 32:6-22 His view of the situation vv. 6-10 Older, “wiser” men should speak first…therefore, he deferred to them vv. 6-7 But, God gives “understanding” to men…even the young v. 8 The old may not always be right vv. 9-10

The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 His opening speech 32:6-22 His first words to “the 3 friends” vv. 11-14 “I waited…I listened…” vv. 11-12a Yet, he was disappointed in their attempts to answer Job v. 12b Thus, he instructs them to stop their claims of “We have wisdom..” v. 13

The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 His opening speech 32:6-22 His first words to “the 3 friends” vv. 11-14 He further admonishes and reassures them that he will not deal with Job as they had done v. 14 “Job has not arranged his words against me”… i.e., Elihu saw himself to be more objective toward the situation than were “the 3 friends”

The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 His opening speech 32:6-22 His first words to Job vv. 15-22 He labels “the 3 friends” as dismayed (troubled), therefore, they could not answer v. 15 Elihu could wait no longer while they delayed… he could not remain silent vv. 16-20 He would speak impartially vv. 21-22

The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 More words to Job 33:1-33 He challenges Job vv. 1-7 He requests that Job listen to him, refute his words if he is able vv. 1-5 Elihu has the right to speak…like Job, God also made him out of the clay v. 6 Job should not be terrified (intimidated) v. 7

The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 More words to Job 33:1-33 He reviews some of Job’s words vv. 8-12 Job has at times spoken incorrectly re: God, how Job perceived He had dealt with him vv. 8-11 “Behold, let me tell you, you are not right in this.” He reminds Job that God is greater than man, and therefore should not so treated v. 12

The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 More words to Job 33:1-33 He rebukes Job’s complaints vv. 13-33 Man has no right to complain against God v. 13 Specifically, Elihu addresses Job’s complaint that God hadn’t answered Job vv. 14-16 God speaks in different ways…it is incumbent upon man to realize those times when He speaks

The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 The Speeches Of Elihu 32:1 – 37:24 More words to Job 33:1-33 He rebukes Job’s complaints vv. 13-33 God tries to turn wayward man from his pride and from the pit (Sheol) vv. 17-18 God chastens man with pain…yes, life can then become very uncomfortable, vexing vv. 19-22