job-5:17

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 5:17

Job 5:17. Behold Consider, for what I am saying, though most true and important, will not be believed, without serious consideration. Eliphaz concludes his discourse with giving Job a comfortable hope of deliverance from his troubles, and of restoration to his former, or even a greater state of prosperity, if he humbled himself before God. Happy is the man Hebrews blessednesses, various kinds and degrees of happiness belong to that man whom God rebukes. The reason is plain, because... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Job 5:1-27

Eliphaz speaks (4:1-5:27)The first of the three friends to speak is Eliphaz, who is probably the oldest of the three. He is also the least severe in the accusations brought against Job (4:1-2). He begins by noting that in the past Job comforted others in their troubles, but now that he has troubles himself, his faith has failed. If Job truly honoured God and was upright in his ways, there would be no need for this despondency (3-6). The person who is innocent, argues Eliphaz, need not fear... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Job 5:17

Behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6 . Compare Psalms 94:12 .Proverbs 3:11 , Proverbs 3:12 .Hebrews 12:5 .James 1:12 . man. Hebrew. 'enosh. App-14 . GOD. Hebrew El. App-4 . THE ALMIGHTY. Hebrew Shaddai. See App-4 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Job 5:17

CONCLUSION OF ELIPHAZ' FIRST SPEECH"Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth:Therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty.For he taketh sore, and bindeth up;He woundeth, and his hands make whole.He will deliver thee in six troubles;Yea, in seven there shall no evil touch thee.In famine he will redeem thee from death;And in war from the power of the sword.Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue;Neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.At destruction... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Job 5:17

17. happy—not that the actual suffering is joyous; but the consideration of the righteousness of Him who sends it, and the end for which it is sent, make it a cause for thankfulness, not for complaints, such as Job had uttered (Hebrews 12:11). Eliphaz implies that the end in this case is to call back Job from the particular sin of which he takes for granted that Job is guilty. Paul seems to allude to this passage in Hebrews 12:5; so James 1:12; Proverbs 3:12. Eliphaz does not give due... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Job 5:1-27

1. Eliphaz’s first speech chs. 4-5Eliphaz’s first speech has a symmetrical introverted (chiastic) structure that emphasizes the central section."A Opening remark (Job 4:2) B Exhortation (Job 4:3-6) C God’s dealings with men (Job 4:7-11) D The revelation of truth (Job 4:12-21) C’ God’s dealings with men (Job 5:1-16) B’ Exhortation (Job 5:17-26)A’ Closing remark (Job 5:27)" [Note: Andersen, p. 111.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Job 5:17-27

Eliphaz’s reminder of God’s blessings 5:17-27Eliphaz concluded his speech by urging Job to repent of his sin. Since God was good, He would then bless Job, who could then die prosperous and happy (cf. Deuteronomy 32:39)."Unfortunately, and obviously without realizing it, Eliphaz sides with the Satan against God in offering this counsel, for he seeks to motivate Job to serve God for the benefits that piety brings." [Note: Hartley, p. 129.] Eliphaz’s final statement reveals smug self-satisfaction... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Job 5:1-27

The First Speech of Eliphaz (concluded)1-5. Eliphaz warns Job that to show a resentful temper at God’s dispensations is folly, and that fools never prosper.1. Call, etc.] i.e. ’make your complaint against God to the angels’; ’do you think they will help you?’ Saints] RV ’holy ones,’ i.e. the angels. 2. Wrath] RV ’vexation.’ Envy] RV ’jealousy.’ Such rash conduct brings destruction.3. Cursed] i.e. rejected as an accursed thing. At first Eliphaz was inclined to envy the prosperity of the wicked;... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Job 5:17

(17) This is probably the original of Proverbs 3:12, which is itself quoted by the writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews (Job 12:5), while the spirit of it is expressed by St. James and St. John in the Revelation. (See the margin.) This is the only place in Job in which the word here used for happy—which is the very first word of the Psalms, and is used five-and-twenty times in them alone—is found. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Job 5:1-27

Memorable Sights in Life Job 5:3 How many passages are there in Scripture that begin with 'I have seen'? Probably no man has counted the number. Let us keep, however, to that formula; it is interesting and useful to deal with a personal witness, to have a man so to say face to face and in your very grip. How many voices we shall hear if we listen well the solemn voice, the monotone that has not heart enough to vary its expression, a gamut in one note, and then the lightsome tone of youth and... read more