Job 19:1
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Then Job replied [to his friends],

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In response, Job said:

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And Job answers and says:

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And Job will answer and say,
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But Job answered by saying:

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Context
Job: My Redeemer Lives
1Then Job answered: 2“How long will you torment me and crush me with your words?…

Cross References
Job 16:1-5
Then Job answered: / “I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are you all. / Is there no end to your long-winded speeches? What provokes you to continue testifying? ...

Job 6:2-4
“If only my grief could be weighed and placed with my calamity on the scales. / For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas—no wonder my words have been rash. / For the arrows of the Almighty have pierced me; my spirit drinks in their poison; the terrors of God are arrayed against me.

Job 13:3-5
Yet I desire to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God. / You, however, smear with lies; you are all worthless physicians. / If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!

Job 21:4-6
Is my complaint against a man? Then why should I not be impatient? / Look at me and be appalled; put your hand over your mouth. / When I remember, terror takes hold, and my body trembles in horror.

Job 12:4
I am a laughingstock to my friends, though I called on God, and He answered. The righteous and upright man is a laughingstock.

Job 17:1-2
“My spirit is broken; my days are extinguished; the grave awaits me. / Surely mockers surround me, and my eyes must gaze at their rebellion.

Job 30:9-11
And now they mock me in song; I have become a byword among them. / They abhor me and keep far from me; they do not hesitate to spit in my face. / Because God has unstrung my bow and afflicted me, they have cast off restraint in my presence.

Job 10:1-3
“I loathe my own life; I will express my complaint and speak in the bitterness of my soul. / I will say to God: Do not condemn me! Let me know why You prosecute me. / Does it please You to oppress me, to reject the work of Your hands and favor the schemes of the wicked?

Job 23:2-4
“Even today my complaint is bitter. His hand is heavy despite my groaning. / If only I knew where to find Him, so that I could go to His seat. / I would plead my case before Him and fill my mouth with arguments.

Job 27:2-6
“As surely as God lives, who has deprived me of justice—the Almighty, who has embittered my soul— / as long as my breath is still within me and the breath of God remains in my nostrils, / my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will not utter deceit. ...

Psalm 69:20
Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one.

Psalm 88:8
You have removed my friends from me; You have made me repulsive to them; I am confined and cannot escape.

Psalm 102:8
All day long my enemies taunt me; they ridicule me and curse me.

Lamentations 3:14
I am a laughingstock to all my people; they mock me in song all day long.

Isaiah 53:3
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.


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Then Job answered:
*Biblical Context:* This phrase marks the beginning of Job's response in the ongoing dialogue between him and his friends. Job 19 is part of the larger poetic section of the Book of Job, which spans from chapter 3 to chapter 42:6. This section is characterized by a series of speeches between Job and his three friends, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who attempt to explain his suffering.

*Historical and Cultural Context:* In the ancient Near Eastern context, dialogues and debates were common methods of exploring philosophical and theological questions. Job's response is part of this tradition, where he defends his integrity and questions the simplistic theology of retribution that his friends espouse.

*Connections to Other Scripture:* Job's speeches often echo themes found in the Psalms and other wisdom literature, such as the questioning of divine justice and the struggle to understand suffering. For example, Psalm 22 and Psalm 73 also grapple with the apparent prosperity of the wicked and the suffering of the righteous.

*Types of Jesus Christ:* Job, as a suffering servant who maintains his faith despite intense trials, can be seen as a type of Christ. His endurance and ultimate vindication prefigure the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus. Like Job, Jesus faced misunderstanding and false accusations but remained faithful to God.

*Prophecy:* While not a direct prophecy, Job's expressions of hope for a redeemer (later in this chapter) can be seen as a foreshadowing of the coming of Christ, who is the ultimate Redeemer for humanity.

*Archaeological Insights:* The setting of the Book of Job is often associated with the land of Uz, which is thought to be located in the region of Edom or northern Arabia. While the exact location is uncertain, archaeological findings in these areas provide insights into the culture and practices of the time, which align with the descriptions in the book.

*Geographical Insights:* Understanding the geographical context of Uz and its surrounding regions helps to frame the narrative of Job. The land is depicted as a place of wealth and prosperity, which Job initially enjoys before his trials begin. This setting underscores the dramatic reversal of fortune that Job experiences.
Persons / Places / Events
1. Job
A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith.

2. Job's Friends
Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to offer comfort but end up accusing him of wrongdoing, believing his suffering is a result of sin.

3. The Land of Uz
The setting of the Book of Job, traditionally considered to be in the region of Edom or northern Arabia.

4. God
The sovereign deity who allows Job's faith to be tested by Satan, yet ultimately restores Job's fortunes.

5. Satan
The adversary who challenges Job's integrity, suggesting that Job is faithful only because of his prosperity.
Teaching Points
The Reality of Suffering
Suffering is a part of the human experience, even for the righteous. Job's account reminds us that faith does not exempt us from trials.

The Importance of Faithful Response
Job's response to his friends and his situation teaches us to maintain integrity and faithfulness, even when misunderstood or falsely accused.

The Role of Friends in Times of Trial
Job's friends initially come to comfort him, but their misguided counsel shows the importance of offering true empathy and support rather than judgment.

God's Sovereignty and Purpose
Despite the trials, Job's account underscores God's ultimate control and purpose, encouraging believers to trust in His plan.

Hope and Restoration
Job's eventual restoration serves as a reminder of the hope and renewal that God can bring, even after intense suffering.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Job 19:1?

2. How does Job 19:1 reflect Job's emotional state during his suffering?

3. What can we learn from Job's response to his friends' accusations?

4. How does Job 19:1 connect to the theme of perseverance in James 1:12?

5. How can we support others facing trials, as seen in Job 19:1?

6. What does Job 19:1 teach about maintaining faith amidst adversity?

7. What is the significance of Job's response in Job 19:1 within the context of his suffering?

8. How does Job 19:1 reflect the theme of perseverance in the face of adversity?

9. What does Job 19:1 reveal about the nature of human suffering and divine justice?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 19?

11. Job 1:12 - How can a benevolent God allow Satan to inflict suffering on a blameless man as part of a wager?

12. In light of Job 35:16, why would a merciful God remain silent if Job's pleas are without merit, given other scriptures showing God responding to human need?

13. In Job 16:11, why would a just God 'deliver' the innocent to the ungodly, contradicting passages that promise divine protection?

14. When Job 14:12 says the dead 'do not rise,' does this contradict later scriptures affirming an immediate afterlife or resurrection?
What Does Job 19:1 Mean
Setting the stage

Job 18 ends with Bildad painting a bleak picture of the fate of the wicked. His words are aimed at Job, and the implication is clear: Job’s suffering proves he must be among the wicked. Job 19:1 opens with, “Then Job answered:”. That little word “Then” signals a turning point. It reminds us that Scripture unfolds in real time—conversation by conversation.

• Cross reference: After Zophar’s accusation, Job “answered” in Job 12:1; after Eliphaz, Job “answered” in Job 16:1. Job consistently responds whenever his friends misrepresent him or God.

• Job’s readiness to speak again underscores his refusal to accept their faulty theology that suffering equals divine rejection (compare John 9:1-3).


Job speaks again

The phrase “Job answered” is more than stage direction. It highlights that Job is still mentally and spiritually engaged, not defeated.

• Cross reference: In Psalm 77:1-10 the psalmist likewise voices honest feelings before God rather than staying silent.

• Job’s answering illustrates that lament and faith can coexist. Like David in Psalm 13, Job calls out from pain yet still addresses the Lord’s justice.


The meaning of “Then”

“Then” ties Job’s words to Bildad’s speech, showing a direct rebuttal.

• Cross reference: Proverbs 15:28 says, “The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,” and Job embodies this by thoughtfully responding rather than reacting in rash silence.

• The timing signals perseverance. Even when friends wound him, Job’s faith is resilient enough to keep the dialogue alive (James 1:2-4).


The importance of Job’s voice

Job’s voice keeps the conversation anchored in truth. By answering, he resists false conclusions about God’s character.

• Cross reference: In Acts 4:19-20 Peter and John “answer” authorities to defend truth; Job’s response is an Old Testament parallel.

• Speaking out guards Job’s heart from bitterness. Ephesians 4:26 warns, “Do not let the sun go down on your anger,” and Job obeys by expressing his anguish rather than letting it fester.


Implications for us

• When wrongfully judged, the godly do not stay silent; they answer with humility and conviction (1 Peter 3:15-16).

• Dialogue invites correction and deeper understanding. Job’s answers eventually lead to God’s own reply in chapters 38-41.

• Our suffering does not negate our voice. Like Job, believers are invited to keep talking to God and others, trusting His justice (Psalm 62:8).


summary

Job 19:1, “Then Job answered,” marks a vital, Spirit-guided moment. After harsh accusations, Job chooses to speak, anchoring the conversation in honesty and faith. His response models perseverance, truthful dialogue, and unwavering engagement with God amid pain.

Verses 1-29. - Job begins his answer to Bildad's second speech by an expostulation against the unkindness of his friends, who break him in pieces, and torture him, with their reproaches (vers. 1-5). He then once more, and more plainly than on any other occasion, recounts his woes.

(1) His severe treatment by God (vers. 6-13);

(2) his harsh usage by his relatives and friends (vers. 14-19): and

(3) the pain caused him by his disease (ver. 20); and appeals to his friends on these grounds for pity and forbearance (vers. 21, 22). Next, he proceeds to make his great avowal, prefacing it with a wish for its preservation as a perpetual record (vers. 23, 24); the avowal itself follows (vers. 25-27); and the speech terminates with a warning to his "comforters," that if they continue to persecute him, a judgment will fall upon them (vers. 28, 29). Verses 1, 2. - Then Job answered and said, How long will ye vex my soul, and break me in pieces with words? Job is no Stoic. He is not insensible to his friends' attacks. On the contrary, their words sting him, torture him, "break him in pieces," wound his soul in its tenderest part. Bildad's attack had been the cruellest of all, and it drives him to expostulation (vers. 2-5) and entreaty (vers. 21, 22).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then Job
אִיּ֗וֹב (’î·yō·wḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 347: Job -- a patriarch

answered:
וַיַּ֥עַן (way·ya·‘an)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6030: To answer, respond


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