Matthew henry 16621714 was an english commentator on the bible and presbyterian minister. In this volume, the entire text of the book of job is commented with notes of each chapter. Brief explanations of the technical resources used in this commentary. Excerpt giving pooles commentary on job chapter 38. As keith mathison says, for those seeking a more introductory level commentary on the book of job, francis andersons commentary is the best place to start. The commentaries of the reverend matthew henry have been a great blessing to the readers of the blue letter bible since 1996. So job thought that god caused the problems job 19. Read the book of job bible commentary by matthew henry available from rakuten kobo. Job 37 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible volume 5. Top 5 commentaries on the book of job ligonier ministries. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Study job using matthew henry s bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
His father, philip henry, had just been ejected under the act of uniformity 1662. Henry first started studying law in 1686, but instead of pursuing a career in law he began to preach in his neighborhood. There is an evil spirit, the enemy of god, and of all righteousness, who is continually seeking to distress, to lead astray, and, if possible, to destroy those who love god. Bibliography to david guziks enduring word bible commentary. Job s wealth, with his wisdom, entitled him to the honour and power he had in his country, which he describes job 29. Job 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this one volume concise commentary provides a condensed look at nearly every verse in the bible. Matthew henry s closeness to the heart of god is so obvious from the way he distils the essence of spiritual truth from even the dullest of texts and brings it alive. Original bible history online visit the original site 19992016. New testament overview general survey of the new testament. Job 40 commentary matthew henrys concise commentary on the. Job s afflictions began from the malice of satan, by the lords permission, for wise and holy purposes. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old. Henry, a british nonconformist minister, wrote a masterful 6volume commentary on the whole bible that is still wellrespected today for its scholarship, faithfulness to the word of god, and its ease of reading.
When the apostle speaks of the patience of job he immediately takes notice of the end of the lord, that is, of the lord jesus as some understand it, typified by job, james v. Study job 5 using matthew henry s bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Introduction chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 chapter chapter 14. Philip henry, and also at the thomas doolittle academy from 16801682. Book of job matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Job 32 the stage is clear, for job and his three friends have sat down, and neither he nor they have any thing more to say.
The justice job is here challenged to do, and that is to bring the proud low with a look. Read matthew pooles exposition of this amazing chapter and then compare it with the other great exposition of job 38 that weve posted by matthew henry. The cheaper edition published in 2010 the new matthew henry commentary. When the apostle speaks of the patience of job he immediately takes notice of the end of the lord, that is, of the lord jesus as some understand it, typified by job, jas. We are apt to call reproofs reproaches, and to think ourselves. An abridgment of the 6 volume matthew henrys commentary on the bible. This book of job stands by itself, is not connected with any other, and is therefore to be considered alone. Andersen job tyndale old testament commentaries, 1976. The history of job s sufferings, and his patience under them job 1. Loizeaux brothers, 1956 maclaren, alexander expositions of holy scripture, volume 2 grand. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible is an exhaustive study tool, used by countless scholars and laymen for well over 100 years. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents.
Anderson is a renowned scholar, and the commentary reflects his learning without becoming overly technical. You can find the best commentary on job for you using the tools on the right side. The classic work with updated language is the abridged concise edition. He was a 17th and early 18th century minister of the gospel in chester, england, and died in 1714. Unfortunately, this has not been made clear enough. He was born at broad oak, a farmhouse on the borders of flintshire and shropshire. Matthew henrys wellknown sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 170810 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source. This book is so called from job, whose prosperity, afflictions, and restoration, are here recorded.
Job overview matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. Commentary on job 40 by matthew henry blue letter bible. The history of jobs sufferings, and his patience under them job 1. This commentary covers every chapter and nearly every verse in the bible, providing a thorough commentary on the holy scriptures. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the book of job. Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible. Resources matthew henry s commentary job chapter 1 verses 612 verses 612 job was not only so rich and great, but withal so wise and good, and had such an interest both in heaven and earth, that one would think the mountain of his prosperity stood so strong that it could not be moved. Job 1 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity. His commentary is aimed primarily at explanation and edification, as opposed to textual research. The believer, who knows that a few drops of this bitter cup are more dreadful than the. When the apostle speaks of the patience of job he immediately takes notice of the end of the lord, that is, of the lord jesus as some understand it, typified by job, james 5. Job overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this one volume concise commentary provides a condensed look at nearly every verse in the bible. Matthew henry was born near wales on october 18, 1662 and was primarily homeeducated by his father, rev. Job 15 perhaps job was so clear, and so well satisfied, in the goodness of his own cause, that he thought, if he had not convinced, yet he had at least silenced all his three friends.
Read job commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Job overview matthew henrys complete commentary on the. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of 2nd. Job 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Matthew henrys bible commentary is arguably the best on the market and has been for several centuries. Text commentaries by matthew henry blue letter bible. Aug 31, 2017 of all the different bible commentaries i have read over the years, i have always preferred the one written by matthew henry 16621714. Job 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the. Comprehensive, this commentary provides instruction and encouragement throughout. Most likely it was written by job himself, and it is the most ancient book in existence. Job had been complaining of restless nights, and that sleep departed from his eyes v. Study the bible online using commentary on job and more.
Job 1 matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. He lived soon after abraham, or perhaps before that patriarch. Study job using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Job chapter 15 matthew henry complete commentary on. Anderson is a renowned scholar, and the commentary reflects his learning without becoming overly. Book of job complete bible commentary verse by verse ebook.
Brief definitions of hebrew verbal forms that impact exegesis. Promises are made of the return of mercy upon their repentance joel 2. Moody press, 1950 knapp, christopher the kings of judah and israel new york. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible by matthew henry. History old testament overview general survey of the old testament. Book of job matthew henry bible commentary complete. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible, volume. Study job 32 using matthew henry s bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The book of job tells the story of a man called job. Job overview matthew henrys complete commentary on the bible. Read job 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
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Volume 5 matthew john volume 6 acts revelation edit this work was published before january 1, 1925, and is in the public domain worldwide because the author died at. Job having warmly given vent to his passion, and so broken the ice, his friends here come gravely to give vent to their judgment upon his case, which perhaps they had communicated to one another apart, compared notes upon it and talked it over among themselves, and found they were all agreed in their verdict, that job s afflictions certainly proved him to be a hypocrite. Job 5 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Job was upright and honest, and yet grew rich, nay, therefore grew rich. Commentary on the book of job by matthew henry old.
Study the bible online using commentary on job 4 and more. Job 4 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Job, being weary of his life, resolves to complain, but he will not charge god with unrighteousness. Verses 612 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Verses 612 verses 612 job was not only so rich and great, but withal so wise and good, and had such an interest both in heaven and earth, that one would think the mountain of his prosperity stood so strong that it could not be moved. Study job 1 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible matthew henry on. Read job 5 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete.
Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible wikisource. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible is an exhaustive study tool, used by countless scholars and laymen for well over 100 years. The more expensive edition published in 20 the new matthew henry commentary. Matthew henrys most popular book is matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible is wellknown and wellloved. God has blessings in store for the seed of the faithful, which they shall have. Commentary on the book of job bible study notes and comments by david e. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Study the bible online using commentary on job 37 and more. Jan 15, 2010 matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible book of job book. Volume 3, job to song of solomon henry, matthew on. For those seeking a more introductory level commentary on the book of job, francis andersons commentary is the best place to start. Thou shalt seek me in the morning, to show me favour, but i shall not be.
Commentary on the book of job chapter ten by wm w wells. The cause of gods people is pleaded against their enemies, whom god would in due time reckon with joel 3. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. A harmony of the life of jesus four gospel accounts in harmony. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible job. The believer, who knows that a few drops of this bitter cup are more dreadful than the sharpest outward afflictions, while he is favoured with a sweet sense of the love and presence of god, will not be surprised to find that job proved a man of like passions with. It is plain, from this history, that the lord watched over his servant job with the affection of a wise and loving father. Study the bible online using commentary on job 1 and more. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. If job will pretend to be a rival with god, especially if he pretend to be a judge of his actions, he must be able to do this. He is easy to read and does a fine job of explaining even the difficult passages. Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the book of psalms, and some after the proverbs, which perhaps has given occasion to some learned men to imagine it to have been written by isaiah or some of the later prophets.
Job 1 commentary matthew henrys concise commentary on the. By gods grace the temptations of worldly wealth may be overcome. It is here supposed that god can do it and will do it himself, else he would not have put it thus upon job. Matthew henrys closeness to the heart of god is so obvious from the way he distils the essence of spiritual truth from even the dullest of texts and brings it alive. View job 10 in the note window ob complains of his hardships. Andersons volume is part of the totc and is necessarily limited by the series. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of job. Here is a prayer that he might be delivered from the sting of his afflictions, which is sin. The last of the book is a beautiful picture of what james calls the tender mercies of god toward job james 5. Henry, matthew matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible chicago. Genesis is a name taken from the greek, and signifies the book of generation or production.
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Read job 37 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Read job 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible. Job 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Job 40 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this one volume concise commentary provides a condensed look at nearly every verse in the bible. Matthew henry s bible commentary is arguably the best on the market and has been for several centuries. Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the book of psalms, and some after the proverbs, which perhaps. Bible commentaries of matthew henry book 3 thanks for sharing.
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