Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living. The daily summaries are written by Wayne D. Turner, Pastor of SouthPointe Bible Fellowship in Fayetteville, Georgia ... (Job 28) 1 Surely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold where they fine it. 28 And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. Job 28, a wisdom interlude between the three cycles of dialogue and the three monologues by Job, Elihu, and the Lord, marks the futility of dialogue as long as Job and his friends rely on human reasoning (Job 28:12-13,20-22). He understands that God’s wisdom is beyond his understanding. Job 31:1-23 Job Asserts His Integrity. It was as if he said, “Job, God is sovereign and self-existent. Read Job 22 vs 26 – 28: 26 For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God. Job 28 employs mining as an analogy for searching for wisdom. 1 There is a knowledge of natural things, 12 but wisdom is an excellent gift of God. Many scholars believe that Job was written to correct a possible misunderstanding of the message of Proverbs. and the last by the result of the investigation. Job understood what the later psalmist also understood: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom (Psalm 111:10), an idea also repeated in Proverbs 9:10 and 15:33. Job 28 Bible Commentary. Job 28:1, Job 28:12-13, Job 28:20-28. Job forgets his sores, and all his sorrows, and talks like a philosopher or a virtuoso. Here’s why I did the job so long. It will take a few chapters and a revelation of God to move Job's heart into submission, but right here in chapter 28 Job begins to understand what the real issue is all about. “God understands the way to it and he knows its place” (Job 28:23). And so, if the greater is the case, then the lesser is definitely the case. He … Yet Job stands in strong contrast to Proverbs. Biblical Commentary Job 38:1-11, 34-41 EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: The context for any passage in the book of Job has to begin with chapter 1, which establishes Job's excellent character (1:1-5), acknowledged even by God (1:8). Job 25:1-6 Bildad Says Man is Inferior. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore. Mortals put an end to the darkness; they search out the farthest recesses for ore in the blackest darkness. and searches out to the farthest limit . Earlier (as recorded in Job 11), Zophar objected to Job’s complaint on what one might today call the grounds of Calvinistic or Reformed theology. Here, Eliphaz took up an argument upon similar lines. This is a reminder that technical knowledge and practical skill are not enough for truly meaningful work. 28. 25 To make the weight for the winds; and he weigheth the waters by measure. It reveals that wisdom “is not found in the land of the living” (Job 28:13), but in the mind of God. And understanding is the first step to discipleship. Chapter 28. Job 28:28 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Job 28:28, NIV: "And he said to the human race, 'The fear of the Lord--that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.'" Commentary: I was a San Diego County supervisor for a record 28 years. Job's closing monologues (Job 29-31) ignore the friends and appeal to God for legal vindication (Job 31:35-37). 3 He setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out all perfection: the stones of darkness, and the shadow of death. Job 28:3 He setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out all perfection: the stones of darkness, and the shadow of death. Wesley's Job 22:28 Bible Commentary 22:28 Established - Thy purposes shalt not be disappointed, but ratified by God. Commentaries, history books, and more are linked to this page “God understands the way to it and he knows its place” (Job 28:23). ii. 2 Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten out of the stone. The treasures of the earth (Job 28:1-6)2. CHAPTER 28. God knoweth the way and the true wisdom (Job 28:23-28)Job 28:1-6.This part of the monologue of Job does not seem to have much relation, if any, to the controversial matter of the previous chapters. It reveals that wisdom “is not found in the land of the living” (Job 28:13), but in the mind of God. Go to Commentary on Job 28 . View Job 28 in the note window.. 28:1 Surely there is a vein for the silver, a and a place for gold [where] they fine [it]. 1 Surely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold where they fine it. (a) His purpose is to declare that man may attain in this world to various secrets of nature, but man is never able to comprehend the wisdom of God.28:3 He setteth an end to darkness, b and searcheth out all perfection: the stones of darkness, and the shadow of death. 22 Destruction and death say, We have heard the fame thereof with our ears. Job 28:12-28 Where is Wisdom Found. More Job commentaries. Biblical Commentary Job 19:23-27a EXEGESIS: THE CONTEXT: The context for any passage in the book of Job has to begin with chapter 1, which establishes Job's excellent character (1:1-5), acknowledged even by God (1:8). This chapter falls naturally into three sections, the first two sections being terminated by this question, with a slight variety of statement: "Whence then cometh wisdom?" Where Does Wisdom Come From? The better treasures (Job 28:7-22)3. and where is the place of understanding? Matthew Henry :: Commentary on Job 28 ← Back to Matthew Henry's Bio & Resources. 23 God understandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof. Like the other Wisdom books Job is primarily composed of poetry and Job 28 consists of a hymn to Wisdom. A promise which has certainly "a touch of audacity" about it. Interlude: Where Wisdom Is Found - There is a mine for silver and a place where gold is refined. If true wisdom can be simply gained by human effort, energy, and ingenuity (like the rare and precious metals of the earth), then the fear of the Lord is not essential to obtaining wisdom. 1. Job 28:12-15 -- On God and Wisdom "But where shall wisdom be found? This is a chronologically-ordered Bible site with commentary on each passage. Job Continues: Where Is Wisdom? 28. 28 Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways. Verses 1-28. Job 28. # vein: or, mine. Job chooses to remain faithful to God. But Job doesn’t get a visit from the portly, comforting Clarence the angel. the ore in z gloom and a deep darkness. 2 Iron is taken out of the earth, and copper is smelted out of the ore. 3 Man sets an end to darkness, and searches out, to the furthest bound, The strain of this chapter is very unlike the rest of this book. Bible > Bible Commentary; Wesley’s Explanatory Notes; Job; Job 28; John Wesley’s Explanatory Notes << Job 27 | Job 28 | Job 29 >> (Read all of Job 28) Verse 1 [1] Surely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold where they fine it. 24 For he looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth under the whole heaven; 25 To make the weight for the winds; and he weigheth the waters by measure. And in all thy counsels, and actions, God shall give thee the light of his direction and governance, and of comfort and success. OK, but remember that Bildad is in the middle of a greater-to-lesser argument. Job 30:1-31 Job is Sick at Heart. Job is different from Proverbs in another important way. Like George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life, Job responds to his troubles by wishing he had never been born (Job 3). Job 26:1-14 Job Rebukes Bildad. The King James ( KJV ) Bible with Commentary. One fine commentary on Job, for example, calls this chapter "Interlude." St-Takla.org > bible > commentary > en > all > ot > job Contact St-Takla.org website You can contact us through this form, or directly through mobile/WhatsApp: 002 01287627004 (Michael Ghaly). 2 Iron is taken out of the earth, and copper is smelted from the ore. 3 Man puts an end to darkness . Far from human dwellings they cut a shaft, in places untouched by human feet; far from other people they dangle and sway. Job 28:2 Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten out of the stone. The moderators were, First, Elihu, Job 32:1-37:24 Secondly, God himself, Job 38:1-41:34 (3.) Sermon Bible Commentary. Job 28:25 Context. Job 28 employs mining as an analogy for searching for wisdom. Job 28. Job 27:1-23 Job Explains How He is Righteous. Job 22:28 "Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways." 1-11 “We all know how silver seams the rocks, we’ve seen the stuff from which gold is refined, We’re aware of how iron is dug out of the ground. But God permitted "the satan", one of the heavenly Job 28:28 Context. 28 “Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place for gold that they y refine. Job 29:1-25 Job’s Past Was Glorious. # earth: or, dust. Scriptural Commentary (or Inspired Babbling) Friday, September 8, 2017. Job 25 Commentary: Lesser. and copper is smelted from rock. I.e., God shall ratify with his authority, and bring to pass in due time for thy benefit. Instead, at the end of the book, the One who appears to Job is none other than the Creator of … Continue reading "Commentary on Job 38:1-7 [34-41]" He’s just claimed that God finds fault even in these seemingly-impeccable heavenly creations of his. Study Notes on Job Page #6 Notes to the Reader To save space and for other reasons, I have chosen not to include the Bible text in these notes (please use your Bible to follow along). Job 28:1 Surely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold where they fine it. User Commentary: Hebrew OT - Transliteration - Holy Name KJV Iyov / Job 28. But God permitted "the satan", one of the heavenly minions, to Job 28:1-28 28 “There is a place to mine silver And a place for gold that they refine; + 2 Iron is taken from the ground, And copper is smelted * from rocks. That’s the greater. Job 28:1-11 Job Tells of Earth’s Treasures. 26 When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder: 27 Then did he see it, and declare it; he prepared it, yea, and searched it out. 27 Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows. I. + 3 Man conquers the darkness; He probes to the limit in the gloom and darkness, Searching for ore. * 4 He sinks a shaft far from where people reside, In forgotten places, far from where people walk; Some men descend and swing suspended.

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