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

Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 Zophar’s argument 11:1-20 Of the 3 “friends,” he shows himself to be the least tactful vv. 2-3 Job was “talkative,” “boastful,” & “scoffing” He only heard Job’s words…he didn’t see anguish He accuses Job of maintaining innocence in the face of overwhelming evidence v. 4

Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 Zophar’s argument 11:1-20 He was convinced that if God were to speak, Job would agree with his “friends” vv. 5-6 Remember, Job had earlier requested an “audience with God” cp. 9:32 – 10:2 Zophar seems to be saying, “Job, you really don’t want to have that meeting with God!”

Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 Zophar’s argument 11:1-20 He expounds upon God’s wisdom vv. 7-12 It resides in heights man cannot attain vv. 7-9 No man can restrain Him v. 10 He knows “false men” v. 11 “The day a donkey gives birth to a man is the day an idiot understands God’s wisdom” v. 12 INSINUATION

Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 Zophar’s argument 11:1-20 He encourages Job to repent vv. 13-20 “Direct your heart right…Spread out your hand to Him” v. 13 “Put iniquity far away…” v. 14 “Then, you could be lifted up…you wouldn’t fear… you would forget your trouble…” vv. 15-16

Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 Zophar’s argument 11:1-20 He encourages Job to repent vv. 13-20 “You would lie down and none would disturb you” v. 19a “Many would entreat your favor” v. 19b “But the eyes of the wicked will fail…there is no hope for them but to breathe their last” v. 20

Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 Job’s response 12:1 – 14:22 Given how this reply begins, Job apparently has “had it” with the “friends” 12:2 Job chides the 3 that when they die, wisdom will obviously cease to exist on the earth This tells us how thoroughly disgusted Job is with his “friends” & their unfounded conclusions

Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 Job’s response 12:1 – 14:22 Job reminds them they are not superior 12:3 Job had “intelligence” (insight) equal to theirs Their “wisdom” was common knowledge to all Job saw himself as a laughing-stock 12:4 He who had called on, received an answer from God…who was just & blameless was now a “joke”

Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 Job’s response 12:1 – 14:22 Job illustrates his own “wisdom” 12:5-25 He rebukes the 3 for their contempt for him v. 5 He refutes their theory that the wicked never prosper...the righteous never suffer v. 6 cp. 8:11ff He again states their “wisdom” is known by all… even the animals, the earth, & the aged vv. 7-12

Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 Job’s response 12:1 – 14:22 Job illustrates his own “wisdom” 12:5-25 He expounds upon the majestic power of God, His ability to control all that exists vv. 13-25 If He tears down, it will not be re-built v. 14 He both restrains and sends out the waters v. 15 He confounds counselors and judges v. 17 He controls the nations v. 23

Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 Job’s response 12:1 – 14:22 Job again asserts his “equal wisdom” 13:1-2 He continues to pursue his “meeting” with God, wanting answers 13:3 As for the “friends,” they were “worthless physicians” & “proverbs of ashes” 13:4-12

Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 Job’s response 12:1 – 14:22 As for the “friends,” they were “worthless physicians” & “proverbs of ashes” 13:4-12 He desires them to be silent, listen to him vv. 5-6 He rebukes them for unfairly speaking for God, “contending” without any proof vv. 7-9 He predicts God will reprove them v. 10

Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 Job’s response 12:1 – 14:22 Job enters “dangerous territory” 13:13-19 He is willing to take his “flesh into his own teeth” by making demands of God vv. 13-14 Even though God may well slay him for what he is about to say, Job must “argue” his case v. 15 Admission Ù a difficult passage to interpret

Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 Job’s response 12:1 – 14:22 Job enters “dangerous territory” 13:13-19 Yet, he was very sure of his standing to so argue his case before God vv. 16-19 He was not a “godless man” who could not even come before God v. 16 He knew in the end he would be vindicated v. 18

Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 Job’s response 12:1 – 14:22 Job makes requests, inquires of God 13:20-28 He asks that God not do 2 things to him vv. 20-21 “Do not remove Thy hand” (Do not withdraw Thyself) “Do not let Thy dread fall upon me” (re: these actions) In so doing, Job wanted to call upon God, and he wanted God to answer v. 22

Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 Job’s response 12:1 – 14:22 Job makes requests, inquires of God 13:20-28 He asks that God show him his iniquities v. 23 He again complains of unfair treatment vv. 24-28 “You consider me Thy enemy.” “Thou dost write bitter things against me.” “Thou dost put my feet in the stocks.”

Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 Job’s response 12:1 – 14:22 Job again laments life’s brevity 14:1-6 Life is short lived…full of trouble, turmoil vv. 1-2 Man’s time, actions are all limited by God v. 5 Job requested that God at least “look away from him” so that he could enjoy what little time he had and not spend it in suffering v. 6

Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Zophar vs. Job – Round 1 11:1 – 14:22 Job’s response 12:1 – 14:22 Job bemoans man’s hopelessness 14:7-12 Compared to a tree that has been chopped down, man is worse after he dies…there is nothing These appear to be some of Job’s most despairing words cp. 3:12-19 He only saw his life as a dried-up river