4 “The (C)Spirit of God has made me, And this angel is a mediator – a mediator between this sick person and God. I have sinned, Job 33 King James Version (KJV) 33 Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words. 3 My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly. 32 [i.e., Then…] If thou hast any [thing to say/words], But God is inventing pretexts by which he can punish Job. Job 33:5 (King James Version) A.F.V A.S.V. Read Job 33 commentary using Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). External Opposition to God’s Work and the Response of God’s People in Nehemiah 2. And what Elihu anticipates and describes in the next verse is a really a growing closeness and delight between that man and his God. [hearken unto/listen to] me: [hold thy peace/keep silent/be silent], 17 That he may [withdraw/turn] [man/a person] from his [purpose/conduct/sin], What happens when you gather wealth by labor according to Proverbs 13 11? 23 If there [be/is] [a messenger/an angel] [with/for/beside] him, and his life to [the destroyers/those who bring death/to the messengers of death]. Job 33:12. I found him the next morning. And Job should listen, because Elihu promises that both the source and the content of his speech are pure and good. In fact, God will be so gracious as to send people instructive dreams to turn them from pride. The dreams could be to prevent a person from being proud – prevent, not stop him from currently being proud. Let us choose justice for ourselves; Let us know among ourselves what is good.” “For Job has said, ‘I am righteous, But God has taken away my justice; Should I lie concerning my right? Pain is the fruit of sin; yet, by the grace of God, the pain of the body is often made a means of good to the soul. Elihu further answered and said: “Hear my words, you wise men; Give ear to me, you who have knowledge. Job had represented God as severe in marking what he did amiss. I am [innocent/clean]; neither is there [iniquity/guilt] in me [i.e., and I have no guilt…]. And Elihu is giving a different interpretation of those realities than the three friends did. Job 33:1-6 King James Version (KJV) 33 Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words. and the breath of the Almighty [hath given/gives] me life. Elihu entreats Job's attention. Wait for it! [NET]. And what Elihu might be implicitly acknowledging here is that if God were to come to Job and speak, Job would be terrified. This thought will be of great use for our getting good from sickness, in and by which God speaks to men. God speaks to us by conscience, by providences, and by ministers; of all these Elihu discourses. I do not recall sending it nor can I imagine why I would choose this particular passage to send him. Jesus Christ is the Messenger and the Ransom, so Elihu calls him, as Job had called him his Redeemer, for he is both the Purchaser and the Price, the Priest and the sacrifice. 18 He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword. 29 [Lo/Behold/Indeed], all these things [worketh/does] God [oftentimes/twice, three times in his dealings] with [man/men/a person]. His larger context was to … Well, now that Elihu has established that Job should welcome him and listen to what he has to say, Elihu is going to take issue with a few things that Job has said throughout this book. Elihu urges that he had spoken wrong, and that he ought to humble himself before God, and by repentance to unsay it. [NET]. and [perverted/falsified] that which was right, 33 Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words. Perhaps Elihu pictures himself as just such a messenger. So high was the value of souls, that nothing less would redeem them; and so great the hurt done by sin, that nothing less would atone for it, than the blood of the Son of God, who gave his life a ransom for many. N.A.S.B. for I [desire/want] to justify thee. When we hear any thing said to God's dishonour, we ought to bear our testimony against it. 19 [He is chastened also/Man is also chastened/Or a person is chastened] [with/by] pain [upon/on] his bed, KJV Job 33:1 [Wherefore/However now/But now], Job, [I pray thee, hear/please hear/listen to] my [speeches/speech/words], Elihu was one according to his wish, a man like himself. So, that’s how Elihu ends these first 7 verses of this chapter – in brief, he wants Job to listen to him. And the message of this angel or this messenger is regarding what’s right for this sick man – perhaps he’s saying that the messenger will show to the sick man God’s uprightness and justice in bringing this sickness to this person. 2 Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth. and [the multitude of his bones with strong pain/with unceasing complaint in his bones/with continual strife of his bones]: And here’s the result of God sending such pain to people from time to time. 2 [Behold/See], now I [have opened/open] my mouth, By whatever means we are kept back from the we shall bless the Lord for them at least, and should bless him for them though they be painful and distressing. This thought will be of great use for our getting good from sickness, in and by which God speaks to men. 15 In a dream, Elihu blames Job for reflecting upon God. It is unreasonable for weak, sinful creatures, to strive with a God of infinite wisdom, power, and goodness. 26 [i.e., Then…] He [shall pray unto/will pray to/entreats] God, [in slumberings/while they slumber/as they sleep] [upon the bed/in their beds]; 16 Then he [openeth the ears of men/gives a revelation to people], That’s what Elihu claimed. My words come from a virtuous heart; my lips speak knowledge clearly. But Elihu is trying to tell Job that that was a good thing for him. 3 My words come from my upright heart; My lips utter pure knowledge. We must, with a broken and contrite heart, confess our sins to God, 1 John 1:9. I have found a ransom [i.e., for him…]. To begin, Elihu reminds Job of God’s greatness. For what is the allotment of God from above, And the inheritance of the Almighty from on high? But the opposite is not the case – that is, our ways are not beyond God. I am about ready to part my lips; even now, my tongue begins to stir within my mouth. Let’s evaluate and consider what Elihu is saying. [yea twice/or twice/the second time in another], [yet man/yet no one/though a person] [perceiveth it not/notices it]. [’]. ; 19:6ff. Amplified® Darby K.J.V. Is there not good reason why we should make such a confession? Elihu shows that God's great and gracious design toward the children of men, is, to save them from being for ever miserable, and to bring them to be for ever happy. Your email address will not be published. But what is the purpose of God sending these instructive dreams to people? Pain is the fruit of sin; yet, by the grace of God, the pain of the body is often made a means of good to the soul. 12 [Behold/Now], in this thou art not [just/right]: [I will answer thee/let me tell you/I answer you], We enter this chapter with Elihu requesting that Job listen to him. Book Notes Barnes' Book Notes Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown Book Notes Robertson's Book Notes (NT) Commentaries Adam Clarke Barnes' Notes Forerunner Commentary Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown John Wesley's Notes Matthew Henry People's Commentary (NT) … God sends afflictions for good. Elihu urges that he had spoken wrong, and that he ought to humble himself before God, and by repentance to unsay it. 25 His flesh shall be fresher than a child's: he shall return to the days of his youth: 26 He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness. Learn how your comment data is processed. Job 33:7 (King James Version) A.F.V A.S.V. The greater your age does not necessarily indicate that your wisdom will be greater than those younger than you. A ransom or propitiation is found. For the ear tests words As the palate tastes food. Elihu charges Job with reflecting upon the justice and goodness of God. Job 33:4-5. 14. That seems to be the thrust of verses 12-14. [and/but] [it profited me not/it is not proper for me/I was not punished according to what I deserve]; And so, either Elihu is speaking of the sick man’s speaking to his friends and confessing that he sinned against God and that’s why he was sick. 2 Now, I open my mouth; My tongue speaks in my mouth. And the way that the KJV translates the first part of that verse, it sounds like Elihu is saying that Job wants to speak to a man like him rather than to God. Young's Compare all. NASB E-Prime R.S.V. OK, so stop there. The three friends thought that the only explanation for these things is Job’s secret sin. God is … 4 The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life. I [also/too] [am/have been] [formed out of/molded from] the clay. So, Elihu summarizes what Job has said: Job is innocent of any sin. God calls men to repentance. Job 33 Commentary: People say things about God and other people that just aren’t right. And Elihu will continue to explain things the way he sees them next time. 4 The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts. Job 33 King James Version (KJV) 33 Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words. Job 33:19 Context. They’re both made of clay. Job 33:14 For God speaketh once, yea twice, [yet man] perceiveth it not. He acts with perfect justice, wisdom, and goodness, where we cannot perceive it. and [hide pride from man/keep man from pride/to cover a person’s pride]. Job demands his "rights," as though he somehow deserves them. 31 [Mark well/Pay attention], O Job, Job had desired a judge to decide his appeal. So, that’s the interaction between the formerly sick man and God. So, in a way – at least according to Elihu – Elihu’s presence and words should be welcomed by Job – because the alternative would be for God to come and bring the pressure to bear upon Job. If you are able, answer me; lay out your case before me and take a stand. But of course, we’ll see later on that apparently both Elihu and God are needful for Job to hear from. Job … (19-28) Elihu entreats Job's attention. my tongue [which…] [hath spoken/speaks/has spoken] in my mouth. 33 1 Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words. And then Elihu tells Job that the God who alone gives wisdom created him. 2 Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth. 5 If you can answer me, Set your words in order before me; Take your stand. Job 33, Coffman Commentaries on the Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a verse level look at the Bible. God’s spirit made me; the Almighty’s breath enlivens me. And that’s the position that the biblical character Elihu finds himself in in the 33rd chapter of the book of Job. Amplified® Darby K.J.V. My son suffered with depression and addiction. and [sealeth their instruction/terrifies them with warnings]. 5 [If thou canst/If you can] [[Symbol] [Symbol]] [answer/refute/reply to] me, [for/and] [he/God] [will render/may restore/restores] [unto man/to him] [his/His] righteousness. Forerunner Commentary Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown John Wesley's Notes Matthew Henry People's Commentary (NT) Robertson's Word Pictures (NT) Scofield: Definitions: Interlinear: Library: Topical Studies: X-References: Commentaries: Forerunner Commentary What is the Forerunner Commentary? I used to speak with him about God and send him bible verses and passages. If we would rightly convince men, it must be by reason, not by terror; by fair argument, not by a heavy hand. The breath of the Almighty gives understanding. And that’s the position that the biblical character Elihu finds himself in … Job 33:8 : Job 33:10 >> Job 33:8-14. And he does this in an if-then format. When we hear any thing said to God's dishonour, we ought to bear our testimony against it. What approach to making money will increase it according to Proverbs 13 11. Gods word does not return void. (29-33)1-7 Job had desired a judge to decide his appeal. [‘] [Deliver/Spare] him from going down to the [pit/place of corruption]: And yet, that consideration was not foremost in Elihu’s mind. God is not accountable to us. Job 33:28 Context. Elihu Reproves Job. If we would rightly convince men, it must be by reason, not by terror; by fair argument, not by a heavy hand.