Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Job 22:21
Third double strophe A FINAL ADMONITION TO REPENTANCE REPENTANCE INSURES RESTORATION OF THE DIVINE FAVOUR, Job 22:21-30. a. He who lives for God, and sacrifices his all, shall find in God abiding treasures and an inexhaustible mine of bliss, Job 22:21-25. 21. Acquaint now thyself הסכן . The idea that lies at the root of this verb is, of associating or dwelling together, (GESENIUS. Thes., 953;) thence of friendship, which leads the Germans to render, make friends with God. Our... read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Job 22:21
Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee.Him — With God, renew thy acquaintance with God by prayer, and repentance for all thy sins, and true humiliation under his hand, and hearty compliance with all his commands, and diligent care to serve and enjoy him. It is our honour, that we are made capable of this acquaintance, our misery that by sin we have lost it; our privilege, that through Christ we may return to it; and our unspeakable advantage, to renew... read more