Biblical Studies From The Book Of Job Now Mine Eye Seeth Thee Biblical Studies From The Book Of Job
Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29 Job’s response 19:1-29 He continues to protest the persistent arguments of the “friends” vv. 2-3 He is “tormented” and “crushed” by their baseless & unfounded words His hyperbole “These 10 times you have insulted me” indicates the weariness, exhaustion he felt
Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29 Job’s response 19:1-29 He then begins another complaint against God, how he felt He had treated him vv. 7-12 His cries for help go unanswered v. 7 God had walled him up (trapped) v. 8 God had stripped him of his honor v. 9 God had attacked him as His enemy vv. 11-12
Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29 Job’s response 19:1-29 He also bemoans how other people have reacted towards him vv. 13-22 Friends & relatives had forsaken him vv. 13-14 Domestic relationships had worsened vv. 15-16 He had become offensive to his wife v. 17 He no longer had the respect of others vv. 18-19
Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29 Job’s response 19:1-29 Nevertheless, he concludes in hope vv. 23-29 He wished his plight was permanently recorded for future people to read, know vv. 23-24 As for him, “I know my Redeemer lives” v. 25 His predicament would not totally destroy his faith in seeing God, being with Him at last vv. 26-27 FAITH
Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Bildad vs. Job – Round 2 18:1 – 19:29 Job’s response 19:1-29 Nevertheless, he concludes in hope vv. 23-29 Anyone who concludes otherwise (the “friends”) will suffer judgment for making false accusations against him vv. 28-29 Job’s closing words to Bildad prove he had not completely abandoned his hope & his faith
Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 Zophar’s argument 20:1-29 He is “agitated” and “insulted” by Job’s continual rejection of the “friends” vv. 2-3a Therefore, he must answer v. 3b He returns to their recurrent theme Ù the short-lived success of the wicked vv. 4-11
Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 Zophar’s argument 20:1-29 The wicked’s short-lived success vv. 4-11 The wicked’s joy is “momentary” v. 5 Though life could be good for him, once he perishes, his memory is forever gone vv. 6-9 His wickedness will also affect his offspring v. 10 His vigor will not help him in his death v. 11
Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 Zophar’s argument 20:1-29 The wicked’s “sweet” ends “bitter” vv. 12-19 Though he relish the “sweetness” of gain, it will at last turn to “bitterness” within him vv. 12-14 God will not allow him to ultimately enjoy the “ungodly” fruits of his labor vv. 15-19 Another insinuation? cp. 1:3, 9-10, 21
Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 Zophar’s argument 20:1-29 The wicked’s inevitable end vv. 20-29 His inability to be content will destroy him v. 20 His prosperity will only take him so far v. 21 He will not escape his doom from God vv. 22-26 His iniquity will be revealed…in the end, he will have lost everything vv. 27-29
Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 Job’s response 21:1-34 At last, Job responds directly to what the “friends” have been saying in their speeches He requests that they carefully listen to him… then, they can continue to mock vv. 2-3 He continues to offer excuses for his voice of complaint and his impatience vv. 4-6
Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 Job’s response 21:1-34 Job begins to counter some of the statements expressed by the “friends” vv. 7-16 The wicked live, even prosper in power v. 7 Contradicts Zophar cp. 20:11 The wicked see their future offspring v. 8 Contradicts Bildad cp. 18:19
Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 Job’s response 21:1-34 Job begins to counter some of the statements expressed by the “friends” vv. 7-16 The wicked’s house is safe, secure v. 9 Contradicts Eliphaz cp. 5:17, 24 The wicked enjoys blessings in life vv. 10-13 Contradicts what all 3 “friends” have said
Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 Job’s response 21:1-34 Job begins to counter some of the statements expressed by the “friends” vv. 7-16 The wicked’s blasphemy seemingly goes unpunished vv. 14-15 Yet, Job is not numbered among them, and does not subscribe to their lifestyle v. 16
Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 Job’s response 21:1-34 Job continues to show the “friends” their wisdom is not universally true vv. 17-26 The wicked are not always lights “snuffed out” prematurely vv. 17-18 The wicked’s offspring do not always suffer for the sins of their predecessors v. 19-21
Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 Job’s response 21:1-34 Job continues to show the “friends” their wisdom is not universally true vv. 17-26 Job admits the way God chooses to handle the wicked may at times seem puzzling v. 22-26 How God decides to deal with each man (whether wicked or good) is entirely up to Him, His wisdom
Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 Job’s response 21:1-34 Job concludes by correctly summarizing the arguments of the “friends” thus far vv. 27-34 He knows all their insinuations have been directed at him v. 27 He correctly accuses them of generalizing too much and making improper applications v. 28
Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 Job’s response 21:1-34 Job concludes by correctly summarizing the arguments of the “friends” thus far vv. 27-34 He correctly rebukes them for accepting too much the “witness of wayfaring men” v. 29 As the “friends” have done, he also declares some “proverbial truths” re: the wicked vv. 30-33
Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 2 20:1 – 21:34 Job’s response 21:1-34 Job concludes by correctly summarizing the arguments of the “friends” thus far vv. 27-34 All their words have been “vain attempts at comforting” Job because their arguments have been “full of falsehoods” v. 34
Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 3 22:1 – 24:25 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 3 22:1 – 24:25 Eliphaz’s argument 22:1-30 He begins his last speech by asking Job rhetorical questions vv. 2-5 He believes God has no interest, is not benefited if Job were righteous vv. 2-3 cp. Psa 35:27 He insinuates, even states Job must be wicked… God would not reprove a righteous man vv. 4-5
Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 3 22:1 – 24:25 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 3 22:1 – 24:25 Eliphaz’s argument 22:1-30 Job had earlier asked for specific proof of his sin (6:24) – Eliphaz offers his “proof” vv. 6-9 Job had taken unlawful pledges from others v. 6 Job had neglected the downtrodden vv. 7, 9 In so doing, Job had become a “mighty man” v. 8 Compare to Eliphaz’s earlier words cp. 4:3-4
Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 3 22:1 – 24:25 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 3 22:1 – 24:25 Eliphaz’s argument 22:1-30 Job had earlier asked for specific proof of his sin (6:24) – Eliphaz offers his “proof” vv. 6-9 As a result, Job suffered among “snares” and in “darkness” vv. 10-11 This was how God was punishing Job for his sins