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2018 April 19

Starry Night over the Rhone (1888)
Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890)
Post-Impressionism Style
Musee d'Orsay, Paris, France
Image Source: Web Gallery of Art

[ Illustration: The heavens, as depicted in today's painting, are mentioned several times in this chapter, particularly the reference in verse 13 to God garnishing the heavens. ]

SPECIAL NOTE:

[ I will again be working through the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation. I will be adding links, resources, images, and the like, upgrading the former work-through which began with the 2013-10-12 posting which can be found, along with the full Genesis to Revelation postings, in the Archive Page. Postings will be at midnight Eastern Time, as I am able. However, no chapters will be skipped, even though a posting may be late. And all postings will be housed in the Archive Page. ]

     Explanation: In Job 26 Job begins a six-chapter reply to Bildad. These six chapters conclude the talks between Job and his three friends. Afterward comes the reply of Elihu (32-37), followed by the reply of God himself (38-42).
     Job began his reply to Bildad by asking him how his words had given strength, deliverance, counsel, or understanding to anyone (1-3).
     Job also asked Bildad who helped him utter his words and whose breath came out from him -- in other words, was he claiming inspiration or special insight? If so, his words did not show it (4).
     To further make his point, he contrasts Bildad's "insight" with God's insight. In the sight of God, even Hell and destruction are open (5-6).
     Job then describes God's power and majesty. He stretches out the north (which many interpret as the northern skies) over an empty place. He hangs the earth on nothing. Many consider this an anticipation of the scientific fact that the earth is unsupported in the sky (7).
     He withholds the rain, even when the clouds are heavy with water (8).
     He hides his throne by spreading his cloud over it (9).
     "He has inscribed a circle on the face of the waters at the boundary between light and darkness" (ESV). This apparently describes the circle of the horizon on the sea as seen at sunrise or sunset (10).
     The pillars of heaven (referring, perhaps, to the mountains) tremble at his rebuke (11).
     Job then mentions that God divided the sea. If this refers to the division of the Red Sea, it would mean that the book of Job was written after the time of Moses. But the events in Job, according to many commentators, happened around the time of Abraham. Accordingly, various commentators believe that the division of the sea refers to the point in the creation narrative when God divided the land from the waters (12).
     By his Spirit, God garnished the heavens (referring to the stars, the sun, and the moon); and (on earth) his hand formed the crooked serpent (13).
     These are parts of God's ways -- but only a small part; no one fully understands his power (14).

     [ Sermons: Joseph Pipa. Various. ]

Bile Chronologies -- Genesis to Revelation

[Traditional Patriarchal Chronology. Judges Period Chronology 1. Judges Period Chronology 2. Kings of Judah and Israel #1. Kings of Judah and Israel #2].

[Post Exile Chronology 1. Post Exile Chronology 2. Post Exile Chronology 3.]

[Prophets Chronology 1. Prophets Chronology 2. Prophets Chronology 3. Prophets Chronology 4.]

[Intertestamental Period Chronology 1. Intertestamental Period Chronology 2. Intertestamental Period Chronology 3.
Intertestamental Period Chronology 4. Intertestamental Period Chronology 5.]

[New Testament Chronology 1. New Testament Chronology 2. New Testament Chronology 3. New Testament Chronology 4. New Testament Chronology 5.]

RESOURCES

PLEASE NOTE: Use the resources on this and other sites thoughtfully, particularly the commentaries and encyclopedias. I have attempted to list conservative, scholarly resources. However, some providers use liberal or liberal-influenced commentaries such as the Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges (in Bible Hub). Such commentaries are undoubtedly included by the provider for the wealth of useful information and comments which they provide. By consulting several commentaries, it should be fairly easy to sort out the wheat from the chaff. If, however, you would like personal assistance, write to me at AD LIB ARTS EMAIL.

          [ THEMATICALLY AND CHRONOLOGICALLY RELATED SCRIPTURES: Job 26: Job 25; Job 27; Job 28; Job 29; Job 30; Job 31 ].
[1] Job 9:2; Job 14:4.
[8] Genesis 1:7.
[12] Isaiah 51:9.
     -- From Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers ]

          [ CHRONOLOGY: GENERAL. Patriarchs (Traditional). Judges # 1. Judges # 2. Kings # 1. Kings # 2. Prophets # 1. Prophets # 2. NT # 1. NT # 2. NT # 3. ]

          [ MAPS: Maps # 1. Maps # 2. Maps # 3. Maps # 4. Maps # 5. ]

          [ COMMENTARIES, ETC: GENERAL: Bible Study Tools; Bible Hub: Study Light; Blue Letter Bible // PSALMS: Monergism: Precept Austin: The Treasury of David; John Gill; John Calvin - Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

          [ MUSIC: GENERAL: The Cyber Hymnal // PSALMS: Genevan Psalter (Instrumental). VARIOUS ARTISTS: Micha'el Ben David. Sons of Korah. Fernando Ortega. Janet Isaac Morrison. Music of the Bible Revealed - Suzanne Haik-Vantoura. Dr. David Erb. Gregorian Chants. ]

HARMONY OF THE LAW

John Calvin - CCEL | Analytical Chart - BLB

GOSPEL HARMONIES

Gospel Harmony - Summary | The Harmony of the Gospels - Augustine | Gospel Harmony Chart - Online Bible

Greek Harmony of the Gospels - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF) | Gospel Harmony in English - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF)

HEBREW AND GREEK INTERLINEAR BIBLES

Hebrew and Greek Interlinear Download - Scripture 4 All

Bible Hub Interlinear Hebrew and Greek Bible

Bible Hub Hebrew Interlinear | Scripture 4 All Hebrew Interlinear

Mounce Interlinear | Bible Hub Greek Interlinear | Scripture 4 All Greek Interlinear Bible

Job Detailed Outline

The Book of Job

(THE JUSTICE AND THE WISDOM OF THE COVENANT GOD)

2085 B.C., Uz

The wisdom and blessing of exercising faith during undeserved suffering

Job 26

Map 1: Bible Nations | Map 2: Empire of David and Solomon Map 3: Kingdoms of Judah and Israel | Post Exile Chronology.

2. The Debate About Job's Affliction (Job 2:11 - Job 37:24)

c. Round 3 (Job 22:1 - Job 31:40)

1). Eliphaz Replies to Job (Job 22:1 - Job 22:30)

(You have done evil to others; return to God.)

2). Job Replies to Eliphaz (Job 23:1 - Job 24:6 )

(If I could come before God I could persuade him of my innocence.

Some of those who know God perish as do some of the wicked.)

3). Bildad Replies to Job (Job 25:1 - Job 25:6 )

(How can anyone be righteous?)

4). Job Replies to Bildad (Job 26:1 - Job 31:40)

(You have been of no help.

God has denied me justice.

May my enemies be like the wicked who perish suddenly.

Man does not understand wisdom.

I long for my past blessings, but mockers surround me.

I have obeyed God.)

¹ But Job answered and said,

² How hast thou helped him that is without power? how savest thou the arm that hath no strength? ³ How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom? and how hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is? ⁴ To whom hast thou uttered words? and whose spirit came from thee? ⁵ Dead things are formed from under the waters, and the inhabitants thereof. ⁶ Hell is naked before him, and destruction hath no covering. ⁷ He stretcheth out the north over the empty place, and hangeth the earth upon nothing. ⁸ He bindeth up the waters in his thick clouds; and the cloud is not rent under them. ⁹ He holdeth back the face of his throne, and spreadeth his cloud upon it. ¹⁰ He hath compassed [He circled upon] the waters [the face of the waters] with bounds, until the day and night come to an end. ¹¹ The pillars of heaven tremble and are astonished at his reproof. ¹² He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud. ¹³ By his spirit he hath garnished the heavens; his hand hath formed the crooked serpent. ¹⁴ Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?

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