Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible
Job 20:18
That which he laboured for shall he restore... — The latter part of this verse is probably right; but it may be, “According to the substance that he hath gotten he shall not rejoice.”
That which he laboured for shall he restore... — The latter part of this verse is probably right; but it may be, “According to the substance that he hath gotten he shall not rejoice.”
Verse Job 20:18. _THAT WHICH HE LABOURETH FOR SHALL_ HE _RESTORE_] I prefer here the reading of the _Arabic_, which is also supported by the _Syriac_, and is much nearer to the _Hebrew_ text than the...
THAT WHICH HE LABOURED FOR SHALL HE RESTORE - This means that he shall give back the profit of his labor. He shall not be permitted to enjoy it or to consume it. AND SHALL NOT SWALLOW IT DOWN - Shall...
CHAPTER 20 THE SECOND ADDRESS OF ZOPHAR _ 1. Zophar's swift reply (Job 20:1)_ 2. Another description of the life and fate of the wicked (Job 20:4) Job 20:1. Zophar, the twitterer, begins his reply t...
JOB 20. SECOND SPEECH OF ZOPHAR. Zophar helps the return to the wider problem by appearing once more with a strong doctrine as to the shortness of the prosperity of the wicked. His theme is, Sin bring...
_That which he laboured for_ i. e. that which he has acquired the fruit of his labour; this he shall restore and shall not swallow down, or enjoy. _according to his substance_ This half verse reads: a...
His sin changes into his punishment....
That long time of enjoyment which he promised himself shall never come; according to his insatiable lust and greed shall be his utter destitution at last....
THAT WHICH HE LABOURED FOR, SHALL HE RESTORE— _He shall restore what he gained by his labour, and shall not consume it. His merchandize was abundant, but he shall not enjoy it._ Houbigant....
E. POWERLESSNESS OF PROSPERITYNO ULTIMATE SECURITYZOPHAR'S WARNING (Job 20:1-29) TEXT 20:1-29 THEN ANSWERED ZOPHAR THE NAAMATHITE, AND SAID, _2_ Therefore do my thoughts give answer to me, Even b...
_THAT WHICH HE LABOURED FOR SHALL HE RESTORE, AND SHALL NOT SWALLOW IT DOWN: ACCORDING TO HIS SUBSTANCE SHALL THE RESTITUTION BE, AND HE SHALL NOT REJOICE THEREIN._ Image from food which is taken awa...
ZOPHAR'S SECOND SPEECH Zophar ignores Job's conviction that God will one day establish his innocence, and proceeds to describe the short triumph of the wicked and his certain downfall and punishment...
This man lived in luxury. He stole his wealth. But he will not continue to enjoy his wealth. God gives good gifts to his people. But this man will not receive these gifts. Instead he will die. And Zop...
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 20 ZOPHAR’S LAST SPEECH AN...
מֵשִׁ֣יב יָ֭גָע וְ לֹ֣א יִבְלָ֑ע כְּ חֵ֥יל
XVII. IGNORANT CRITICISM OF LIFE Job 20:1 ZOPHAR SPEAKS THE great saying that quickens our faith and carries thought into a higher world conveyed no Divine meaning to the man from Naamah. The autho...
“THE TRIUMPHING OF THE WICKED” Job 20:1 Zophar is the man who least of all understood Job. The rebuke which Job had just administered, Job 19:28, has vexed him, so that he speaks with impatience. Th...
With evident haste, Zophar replied. His speech is introduced with an apology for his haste and a confession of his anger. He had heard the reproof, but he was not convinced; and the spirit of his unde...
That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not swallow [it] down: according to [his] substance [shall] the restitution [be], (i) and he shall not rejoice [therein]. (i) That is these rave...
_Suffer eternal torments. (Calmet) --- Hebrew, "according to his substance, shall the restitution be, and he shall not rejoice." (Protestants)_...
(4) Knowest thou not this of old, since man was placed upon earth, (5) That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment? (6) Though his excellency mount up to...
THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY COVERS CHAPTER S 4 THROUGH 31. As to the friends of Job, they do not call for any extended remarks. They urge the doctrine that God's earthly government is a full measure and...
THAT WHICH HE LABOURED FOR SHALL HE RESTORE,.... This explains what was before figuratively expressed by vomiting, Job 20:15; and is to be interpreted either of that which another laboured for; so th...
That which he laboured for shall he restore, and shall not swallow [it] down: according to [his] substance [shall] the restitution [be], and he shall not rejoice [therein]. Ver. 18. _That which he la...
_That which he laboured for shall he restore_ Expressed in Hebrew by only two words, משׁיב יגע, _meshib jagang_, literally, _restituens laborem, restoring labor:_ that is, the goods which were gotten...
That which he labored for shall he restore, being obliged to give it back to those from whom he has wrested it, AND SHALL NOT SWALLOW IT DOWN, not enjoy it; ACCORDING TO HIS SUBSTANCE SHALL THE RESTIT...
ZOPHAR PICTURES THE END OF THE UNGODLY...
THE WICKED MAN'S BRIEF TRIUMPH (vv.1-5) Zophar does not even consider the possibility that Job is not wicked, but again strongly condemns the wicked, making it evident that he is really speaking of...
ACCORDING TO HIS SUBSTANCE SHALL THE RESTITUTION BE: _ Heb._ according to the substance of his exchange...
10-22 The miserable condition of the wicked man in this world is fully set forth. The lusts of the flesh are here called the sins of his youth. His hiding it and keeping it under his tongue, denotes...
THAT WHICH HE LABOURED FOR, Heb. _labour_, i.e. the goods which were gotten with labour; either, 1. By the labour of others; or rather, 2. By his own labour; which may relate as well to the goods of...
Job 20:18 restore H7725 (H8688) labored H3022 swallow H1104 (H8799) proceeds H8545 business H2428 enjoyment H5965 ...
CONTENTS: Zophar's second discourse on Job's case. CHARACTERS: God, Zophar, Job. CONCLUSION: Though wicked men may sometimes prosper, their joy is but for a moment and will quickly end in endless so...
Job 20:2. _I make haste_ to answer, for thou reproachest both God and us. Zophar had felt the point of Job's sword, in the preseding discourse; but the present chapter may well be considered as a most...
JOB—NOTE ON JOB 20:1 In his second response, Zophar expresses frustration at Job’s continued belief that God has brought about his suffering but will ultimately vindicate him (vv. Job 20:2). Zophar th...
JOB—NOTE ON JOB 20:10 Zophar argues that neither the wicked man (vv. Job 20:12) nor his offspring (v. Job 20:10) will enjoy what h
_ZOPHAR’S SECOND SPEECH_ Produces nothing new; much more outspoken than before. Enlarges on the miseries overtaking the wicked, insinuating that Job was such. His argument,—like in condition, like in...
EXPOSITION JOB 20:1 Zophar's second speech is even more harsh than his first (Job 11:1.). He adds coarseness and rudeness to his former vehement hostility (Job 20:7,...
So Zophar, the third of the speakers, gives his second discourse. And again, he was the guy that was dealing with traditions earlier, and with wisdom and all, so he said to Job, Therefore do my thoug...
Amos 8:4; Ezekiel 7:12; Hosea 8:7; Hosea 8:8; Hosea 9:1;...
Swallow — So as to hold it. He shall not possess it long, nor to any considerable purpose. Yea, he shall be forced to part with his estate to make compensations for his wrongs. So that he shall not en...