Eliphaz heard when Job complained (in Job chapter 3). But Eliphaz thought that Job’s words achieved nothing. An angel (servant of God from heaven) would not help Job. Eliphaz’s words were partly correct. God does not listen if we merely complain to him (Job 35:14-16). Nobody should complain about G... [ Continue Reading ]
JOB, A SERVANT OF GOD Job _KEITH SIMONS_ Words in boxes (except for words in brackets) are from the Bible. This commentary has been through Advanced Checking. CHAPTER 5 ELIPHAZ CONTINUES HIS FIRST SPEECH THE END OF AN EVIL MAN WHO WAS SUCCESSFUL V1 If anyone will answer you, Job, then call!... [ Continue Reading ]
This is a clever verse. An evil man is angry because he hates God. So, God punishes the evil man for his behaviour. This is why the evil man dies. A stupid man might not hate God. This man does not really know about God. And this man has not learned to do the right things. But the stupid man is je... [ Continue Reading ]
Eliphaz saw these events. So, Eliphaz thought, ‘God is punishing this man.’ And Eliphaz thought that this was fair. Eliphaz was sure that this evil man deserved these troubles. Perhaps Eliphaz was right about this particular man. But perhaps Eliphaz was wrong. Some people, like Job, suffer although... [ Continue Reading ]
Here, Eliphaz linked his dream (Job 4:12-21) with his story (Job 5:1-5). If nobody is innocent, then everybody deserves troubles! So, Job could not be an innocent man. And Job deserved his troubles. Eliphaz thought his reply explained Job’s troubles. So Eliphaz felt ready to advise Job. Eliphaz’s m... [ Continue Reading ]
This is true. These words are wonderful words. Verse 11 is like James 4:10 and Luke 1:46-55.... [ Continue Reading ]
These words are also true. But we can see Eliphaz’s mistake again. Eliphaz did not realise that some evil plans succeed. And Eliphaz thought that God would punish these evil people immediately.... [ Continue Reading ]
God cares about poor people. Rich people might be cruel to poor people. But God defends poor people. And Christians should help poor people too (Proverbs 22:22-23; Galatians 2:10; Matthew 11:5). ELIPHAZ’S ADVICE TO JOB V17 But a man should be glad when God shows to that man his errors. Job, do not... [ Continue Reading ]
Eliphaz thought that God was teaching Job about Job’s errors. So, Eliphaz urged Job to learn discipline from God. Sometimes we might have problems for this reason (Hebrews 12:5-11). But this was not the reason for Job’s troubles. Job was a good man (Job 1:8). Job suffered because the devil opposed... [ Continue Reading ]
God did not cause Job to suffer. The devil caused these problems.... [ Continue Reading ]
This verse is right. God cares for the people who trust him. He will rescue them, even if they suffer many terrible troubles (Psalms 40:1-3; Psalms 46:1-3; Proverbs 24:16).... [ Continue Reading ]
Eliphaz promised many good things if Job would trust God. And Eliphaz was right. God cares about his people. See Deuteronomy 28:1-14. God promises us many wonderful things. But we may not receive all these things until we arrive in heaven (Revelation 21:1-5). In our lives on this earth, we may suffe... [ Continue Reading ]
This is like God’s promise to Abraham. See Genesis 12:2; Genesis 15:2-5; Hebrews 11:11-12.... [ Continue Reading ]
A farmer must collect his grain at the right time. Then the grain will be useful and valuable. But grain is not useful if the farmer collects it too early. Eliphaz wanted Job to live until he was old. Job would achieve many good things. And Job would have a large family. So Job would be like the ha... [ Continue Reading ]
Eliphaz thought that his advice was good. Job’s other friends agreed with Eliphaz. But Eliphaz’s advice was too simple. He made many mistakes. He upset Job. So Job was very sad. He even wanted to die. And Job was sure that his friends could not help him.... [ Continue Reading ]