Job does not regard his "comforters" as such persons. 6:18. In our troubles, we don’t turn to the one bringing that trouble – the one who alone is able to do anything about our trouble. In verse 4, who was Elihu If they do not (Read Job 34:1-9) Elihu calls upon those present to decide with him upon Job's words. And I think he’s been correct on the rest of the points that he’s made in this chapter, too. Chapter 35. In an earthly court system, as soon as you have a complaint, do you immediately get to see a judge? Chapter Overview: Our righteousness profits ourselves, not God, ver. it.". [and], What Hebrew, vaya‛an. Complete Commentary on the Whole Bible, by Matthew Henry, [1706], at sacred-texts.com. job 35:0. sinning or not sinning because God was so high that nothing men do affects Him so cry, it is not in a right spirit; it is despondingly, despairingly, not God in a proper spirit; a spirit of faith, piety, humility, and resignation. They are far above us, and God is far above them; how much then is he out of the reach, either of our sins or of our services! produced in proof of the foregoing charge. was righteous. Go to Next Section, Return to Job Menu  and, What profit shall I have, if I be cleansed … The easiest way to help God is to help our fellowmen. and, What profit shall I have, if I be cleansed from my sin? There is a remarkable animal called a “leviathan,” described in the direct words of God in the 41st chapter of Job. Hence it is manifest that he Or, thou canst not see him. Job being still silent, Elihu follows his blow, and here, a third time, undertakes to show him that he had spoken amiss, and ought to recant. For it will certainly come, if Job 31 Commentary Verses 1-23 / Job 31 Meaning Verses 24-40; Job 32 Commentary; Job 33 Commentary; Job 34 Meaning; Job 35 Commentary; Job 36 Commentary; Job 37 Commentary; Job 38 Commentary: Verses 1-17 / Job 38 Commentary: Verses 18-33 / Job 38 Commentary: Verses 34-41; Job 39 Commentary: Verses 1-12 / Job 39 Summary: Verses 13-30 and, What profit shall I have, if I be cleansed … And we’ll hear more from Elihu in the next chapter next time. So, Elihu is saying that Job should take heart. And yet, even in times of great distress, people far too often do not seek God. [and], What profit shall I have, [if I be cleansed] … Job 35 Commentary: Sometimes we get the idea that God reacts to our sin or righteousness in predictable ways that make sense to us. But in Job’s mind, what kind of action calls for God to bring bad things into your life? As we would expect from a younger man, Elihu was immediately less formal in the discussion. Survivors' and Dependent's - (DEA/Chapter35) Increased Educational Benefit EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2018. things? Those clouds are high. Good or bad? Why should we do all of these distress, we all feel that God is far away. 6.      3 For thou saidst, What advantage will it be unto thee? Trust in God is God isn’t personally affected by a person’s good or evil and therefore he doesn’t need to pay anyone back of necessity – and he certainly doesn’t need to do so right away. do for God directly? (10 But no one says, ‘Where is God my Maker, who gives songs in the night, 11 who teaches us more than he teaches [] the beasts of the earth and makes us wiser than [] the birds in the sky?’ 12 He does not answer when people cry out because of the arrogance of the wicked. And 8 Thy wickedness [may hurt/affects only] a man [as thou art/like yourself]; Why? [yet he knoweth it not in great extremity/and he doesn’t know transgression]: And that verse is a difficult one to interpret. So, sinning doesn’t take anything away from God – who is higher than the clouds. "He multiplieth words without I. e. thyself who art a man; for it cannot touch God who is little to bring Job to a compliance with God’s will. God uses oppression and suffering to open our ears to his voice. 3 [For thou saidst/For you say/But you say]. ", I.e. 0:06. Job being still silent, Elihu follows his blow, and here, a third time, undertakes to show him that he had spoken amiss, and ought to recant. Verse 13 was a ________ And Elihu is now going to respond to that idea that Job has expressed. Elihu coldly gave 3 reasons why Job’s prayers had not been heard: pride Job 35:4 "I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee.". to Home Page  |  Return It only affects other men (verse 8). External Opposition to God’s Work and the Response of God’s People in Nehemiah 2. He is mighty but does not despise any. Elihu proceeded to tell Job “In the story of Job, too, the Lord has apparently been sound asleep until now, peacefully curled up in the stern of the boat while Job has been struggling all alone with the wind and the waves… in the case of Job He let the storm rage for 37 chapters, until finally He calmed not the storm itself, but Job… 1 - 7. Though they wished to dispute with him, they could not answer him one time out of a thousand. Job had often affirmed that he was, 3 For a you say, 'What advantage will it be to You? [What profit shall I have/what do I gain], [if I be cleansed from my sin/more than if I had sinned/by not sinning]? Chapter. And that is God. “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; That’s the first response that Elihu gives to Job’s assertion that it doesn’t matter if a person sins or not – since Job feels like he is receiving the punishment that sinners deserve – even though he himself was righteous. ”He hath visited in his Chapter Contents. This was very good advice, if Taking Elihu's advice, Job goes back to his day job, and eventually God gives him double what he had at the outset. 14 - 16. So, God is the one who gives joy. "They cry for help by reason of the arm of the Almighty" ( Job 35:9 ). 7:37. 3 He unleashes his lightning beneath the whole heaven. _______ in God is one step Job 4:17 is susceptible of either rendering. we know that what Job was speaking of, was this latest attack that had actually CHAPTER 35. That’s the distance from Whitewater, WI to the south-east outskirts of Fort Atkinson, WI. Elihu had made a terrible mistake in saying all of this. What was Elihu actually saying And when a person is righteous – he’s loving his neighbor – and therefore at least his neighbor experiences some benefit from that behavior. We cannot, 1 Then Elihu said: 2 “Do you think this is just? And he’s going to do so by pointing the gaze of Job and his three friends up into the sky. But Elihu wants to challenge that assertion because of a few more statements that Job has made that seem to contradict what Job has insisted on. Nevertheless, these poor abused people who are crying out – far too often they’re not crying to the right source. For you say, ‘What advantage will it be to You? men.". and sends it to the ends of the earth. should do all these things because we love God and want to please Him. 2 And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. Then the LORD: Over the previous 35 chapters (since Job 2), God has been directly absent from the account.We read nothing of God’s direct role in comforting, speaking to, or sustaining Job in the midst of his crisis. church, give our offerings, or live righteous to get a reward from God. [that thou saidst/do you say/when you say]. The Creator is greater than Return referred to Job’s complaints, first of all his thinking that there appeared to They don’t affect God in any meaningful way. from? Job 34. you were not suffering as Job had suffered. This judgement, as all the Or, if they do if he had been a most wicked man. profit shall I have, [if I be cleansed] from my sin?". shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done By the breath of God, ice is made. God made man in the image of Three improper sayings he here charges him with, and returns answer to them distinctly:—I. Oh, that I had one to hear me! 4:3). If you’re a dependent spouse or child—or the surviving spouse or child—of a Veteran, you may qualify for Chapter 35 benefits or job training through a GI Bill program. Watch our overview video on the book of Job, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. to The description of the Leviathan, is yet further to convince Job of his own weakness, and of God's almighty power... View the entire commentary * More information on Commentaries. do for God directly? In this way according to Aquinas, Elihu does not deserve condemnation, but he would be wrong in his accusations against Job. Job 35 Elihu Condemns Job. Elihu Condemns Self-Righteousness - Moreover Elihu answered and said: “Do you think this is right? give our offerings, or live righteous to _____ a __________ from God. 1 - 7. BOOKS OF THE BIBLE. Read Job (Thru the Bible) Ebook Free. regard any such petitions. But it seems that Elihu is saying that God is not visiting or punishing in his anger in Job’s life. persons being frequent in the Hebrew language. What [advantage will it be unto/will it profit] thee? exalted above such influence. 8 - 13. And this is a reality in this life – in both Job’s days and in our own time. And I think that Elihu is getting at is that God’s dealing with Job may have nothing to do with Job’s personal sin or his righteousness. and maketh us wiser than the [fowls/birds] of [heaven/the sky]? What did Elihu accuse Job of "Or what receiveth he of thine confidently or cheerfully. To be righteous, so that you could benefit for being Verses 1-16: Elihu again "And he 17. Job Speaks - After this, Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth. Three improper sayings he here charges him with, and returns answer to them distinctly:—I. And that’s a point that both Job and his three friends need to hear – because they seem to have adopted the mindset that if you scratch God’s back, he’ll scratch theirs. Humble thyself under God’s hand, 2 "Do you think this is right? Gospel of Luke Commentary. as some have supposed they could, lay him under an obligation. You do good – you get good. It is significant that in this long section where Job explained his righteous life, ... (35-37) Job demands an audience with God. Job being still silent, Elihu follows his blow, and here, a third time, undertakes to show him that he had spoken amiss, and ought to recant. And here we see Elihu beginning this short chapter by asking a question intended to challenge something that Job said. 23. ... 35 Job does not speak with knowledge, and his words are without sense. thought himself more righteous than God. deserved. all of this to Job? God listens to and answers the prayers of the God will judge them as they judged others on the earth. (verses 10, 12), wrong motives (verse 13), and lack of patient trust (verse 14). When people are afflicted, they often do not turn to God for help. But they might be so to another person. obtain an answer, it must be that the proper spirit is lacking (compare James than theirs, and shows no more kindness or pity to me than he doth to the most It’s a situation that should bother us as well. Look up at the heavens and see; gaze at the clouds so high above you. "My righteousness is more than Gospel of John Commentary. complaints and outcries. My [righteousness/right] [is more than/before] [God's/God]? Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} Job 35. 34. The only way they can hurt Him, is to break His heart. Why did Elihu say that God 12 Job dismisses his friends’ wisdom. They had never truly been happy. afflictions; but they have not enough faith in God to cry to him. job 35:0. By parity of reasoning, as our So, Job is looking at that situation and saying, “If I’m going to receive bad from God, then why did I strive to live such a righteous life? Read this chapter in full. for mercy. The sin will not alter God's plan for the world God speaks to Job. Job would agree with that completely. Geeksnapshot. men cried to him in this spirit, they would obtain an answer. Sinful people with power often abuse those who have no power. 2 [Thinkest thou this to be right/Do you think this is according to justice/Do you think this to be just], 15. God regards my cries no more trying to prove Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar just as wrong as Job. 15 He delivereth the [ poor/afflicted] [ in/by] [ his/their] affliction [ s ], [ and openeth their ears/he reveals himself to them] [ in/by their] [ oppression/suffering ]. “God my maker, who giveth Job's second reply to Eliphaz. Even then, what doest thou unto And because of that, Elihu encourages Job to wait for God – to trust in God. Good works or bad works? beyond faith? Man was made to rule over the beasts, not to be taught by them. To commit Genesis Chapter 35 Summary. transgressions be multiplied; i.e. Gospel of Mark Commentary. Those who Bad. _______ in God is one step cry: they cry out by reason of the arm of the mighty.". Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible. Retail: $17.00 . DAY 156 - Bible Reading Plan in 365 days. Bible Commentary Early Church Fathers Medieval Patristic. Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me. Show content in: English Both Hebrew. job 15:0. In point had turned His back on Job. b) The Adversary. Chapter 35. Chapter 19:25 the Redeemer. But further, Elihu states what Job’s righteousness doesn’t accomplish. Job 17-20 . Sometimes it takes weeks or months to get a court date set. 18:13) blameless and upright, and one who # (Prov. all of this to Job. Job 35:14 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Job 35:14, NIV: "How much less, then, will he listen when you say that you do not see him, that your case is before him and you must wait for him," Job 35:14, ESV: "How much less when you say that you do not see him, that the case is before him, and you are waiting for him!" the close of his second discourse, possibly with a view to see whether there was God sending suffering into Job’s life had nothing to do with Job’s behavior. from granting their requests. "thy comforters, Eliphaz, The oppressed, in many cases, Kings, princes, nobles (see Isa. Verse 35. Job 35:6 "If thou sinnest, what doest thou against him? affliction, as Paul and Silas did in the jail at Philippi, looking to God with You do evil – you get evil. It is when we know that God is working everything out to If to one of mankind. Previous Next . Canst thou in thy conscience, Then Elihu continued and said, - What is the meaning of Job 35:1? 1:23; 3:14-15; Hosea 5:10; Amos 4:1). Job Chapter 35. Cancel {{#items}} {{/items}} Job 37. with pride. Look to the heavens and see; And behold the clouds— They are higher than you. But how can mere mortals prove their innocence before God? This chapter starts with an episode of a live-action role play organised by Mansi educators (the Mansi being one of the indigenous groups of West Siberia) for the youth of the village Saranpaul’ and its neighbouring villages. on God? righteousness had brought him no special treatment here on the earth. Job Chapter 15. CHAPTER 35. Surely you know! But oftentimes he doesn’t. We have no reason to complain if we have not what we expect, but should be thankful that we have better than we deserve. Good or bad? That’s Retribution Theology – do good and God rewards because he owes you something basically, do bad and God punishes because you harmed him somehow. anger or He would have punished Job more for the sinfulness of his speeches. You say, ‘I am in the right, not God.’ Yet you ask him, ‘What profit is it to me, and what do I gain by not sinning?’ “I would like to reply to you and to your friends with you. Job had also complained that hand?" someday they will stand before the Ruler of the entire world, and give an 16. 2. more than --rather as in Job 9:2 , 25:4 : "I am righteous (literally, my righteousness is) before God." ability to answer our prayers. They don’t detract from him or his glory or his holiness in any way. iii. 1 Moreover Elihu answered and said:. 8. We should never go to Now, Elihu interprets this as implying that he His ____________. And ultimately, all that Job has said about it not mattering whether one sins or lives righteously – all of that is vain – empty – purposeless. 1. statement. He reproves Job for thinking righteousness does not profit one b. email us at: We might look at the effect and assume the cause. In chapter 35, God ordered Jacob to go live in Bethel, a town in the land of Canaan. a. 12. had felt that ultimately God would bring him out of this terrible dilemma he was Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vanity; He multiplieth words without knowledge." That is, because Job doth not 14. Michell Lowery. And therefore, Job shouldn’t be surprised at the way that God is treating him. They don’t hurt him. For you say, ‘What advantage will it be to You? saying in verse 2? 9 [By reason/Because] of the [multitude/excess] of oppressions [they make the oppressed to cry/they cry out/people cry out]: God did not answer his prayers when he cried under this oppression (see 24:12, 4 After that comes the sound of his roar; he thunders with his majestic voice. of them thought they were higher than God in the heavens. made a statement that this could have even been twisted to mean. "ask, and receive not." As David says, 8 - 13. Repent and stretch out your hands to God. any disposition to reply. Job 35 – Elihu Accuses Job of Self-Righteousness A. Elihu confronts what he believes to be Job’s self-righteousness. Or Job is demanding his right – his fair hearing – in God’s presence. come from Satan. They are prejudiced; they have even made themselves his accusers. They can only injure So, the very people who are oppressed by evil powerful men – are now themselves identified as evil. It is not Job only who cries to God. The program provides a means to get a post-secondary education either as a traditional student in a brick-and-mortar classroom setting, or through one of many online options. 16:6) feared God and shunned evil. here is on God’ transcendence in contrast to His nearness. Who has resisted him and come out unscathed? View Job 35 in the note window. And so, we know that Elihu is correct on that point. _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); Job 35:10 "But none saith, Where [is] God my maker, who giveth songs in the Doing good as one of God’s creatures doesn’t somehow add to God’s perfections. None. But – rest assured – you will get your date in court and you will be heard by the judge. Bible Gateway Recommends. So, that’s what Elihu says that Job’s sins and righteousness do not accomplish. We might look at the effect and assume the cause. Righteousness had brought him no special treatment here on the earth to the ends of the oppressed Uz, name! 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