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Audio Bible Context Job: Who Can Understand God's Majesty?1Then Job answered: 2“How you have helped the powerless and saved the arm that is feeble!… Cross References Job 4:1-5 Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: / “If one ventures a word with you, will you be wearied? Yet who can keep from speaking? / Surely you have instructed many, and have strengthened their feeble hands. ... 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 21:1-3 Then Job answered: / “Listen carefully to my words; let this be your consolation to me. / Bear with me while I speak; then, after I have spoken, you may go on mocking. Job 29:1-6 And Job continued his discourse: / “How I long for the months gone by, for the days when God watched over me, / when His lamp shone above my head, and by His light I walked through the darkness, ... Job 31:35-37 (Oh, that I had one to hear me! Here is my signature. Let the Almighty answer me; let my accuser compose an indictment. / Surely I would carry it on my shoulder and wear it like a crown. / I would give account of all my steps; I would approach Him like a prince.)— Job 32:1-3 So these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. / This kindled the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram. He burned with anger against Job for justifying himself rather than God, / and he burned with anger against Job’s three friends because they had failed to refute Job, and yet had condemned him. Job 42:7-9 After the LORD had spoken these words to Job, He said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is kindled against you and your two friends. For you have not spoken about Me accurately, as My servant Job has. / So now, take seven bulls and seven rams, go to My servant Job, and sacrifice a burnt offering for yourselves. Then My servant Job will pray for you, for I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. For you have not spoken accurately about Me, as My servant Job has.” / So Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite went and did as the LORD had told them; and the LORD accepted Job’s prayer. Proverbs 18:13 He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him. Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. Ecclesiastes 7:5 It is better to heed a wise man’s rebuke than to listen to the song of fools. Isaiah 50:4 The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. Matthew 5:22 But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell. Matthew 12:36-37 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Luke 6:45 The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. John 7:46 “Never has anyone spoken like this man!” the officers answered. Treasury of Scripture But Job answered and said, Jump to Previous Job RespondedJump to Next Job RespondedJob 26 1. Job, reproving the uncharitable spirit of Bildad5. acknowledges the power of God to be infinite and unsearchable Then Job answered: Job's response marks a continuation of the dialogue between him and his friends, specifically following Bildad's brief speech in the previous chapter. This dialogue is part of the larger poetic section of the Book of Job, which spans from chapters 3 to 42. Job's speeches often reflect his deep anguish and struggle to understand his suffering, while also defending his integrity against the accusations of his friends. In the context of the ancient Near Eastern culture, dialogues and debates were common methods of exploring philosophical and theological questions. Job's response here is a critical part of the narrative, as it showcases his resilience and determination to seek answers from God rather than merely accepting the simplistic explanations offered by his friends. The Book of Job is set in the land of Uz, which is believed to be located in the region of Edom, southeast of Israel. This geographical setting is significant as it places Job outside the direct lineage of Israel, suggesting that the themes of suffering and divine justice are universal. Job's speeches often foreshadow the coming of Christ, who also suffered unjustly and questioned the reasons for His suffering. Job's insistence on maintaining his righteousness despite his friends' accusations can be seen as a type of Christ, who was sinless yet suffered for the sake of humanity. In the broader biblical context, Job's dialogues with his friends and his eventual encounter with God highlight the limitations of human wisdom and the need for divine revelation. This theme is echoed in other wisdom literature, such as Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, and is ultimately fulfilled in the New Testament through the revelation of Jesus Christ as the ultimate source of wisdom and understanding. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA 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. Bildad One of Job's three friends who came to comfort him but ended up arguing with him about the reasons for his suffering. Job 26:1 is Job's response to Bildad's previous speech. 3. Uz The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel. It is a place of significance as the setting for the events of the Book of Job. Teaching Points The Importance of ResponseJob's response to Bildad reminds us that how we respond to others, especially in times of distress, is crucial. Our words should reflect our faith and understanding of God's character. Understanding Suffering Job's situation encourages believers to seek wisdom and understanding in the midst of suffering, recognizing that not all suffering is a result of personal sin. Faithfulness in Trials Job's steadfastness serves as an example of maintaining faith and integrity even when circumstances are dire and explanations are lacking. The Role of Friends The interactions between Job and his friends highlight the importance of providing true comfort and support, rather than judgment, to those who are suffering.XXVI. (1) Then answered Job.--Job himself has virtually said much the same as Bildad (Job 9:2; Job 14:4), so he makes no further comment on his remarks here, but merely asks how he has helped him thereby, or others like him in a weak and helpless condition. Verses 1, 2. - But Job answered and said, How hast thou helped him that is without power? Assuming Bildad's benevolent intentions towards himself, Job asks, how he can suppose that what he has said will in any way be helpful to a person in so helpless a condition? He had told Job nothing that Job had not repeatedly allowed. How savest thou the arm that hath no strengtht? It could not invigorate Job's arm, any more than it could cheer his heart, to be told that man was a worm, or that he was wholly unclean in God's sight (Job 25:4, 6).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Jobאִיּ֗וֹב (’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 Links Job 26:1 NIVJob 26:1 NLT Job 26:1 ESV Job 26:1 NASB Job 26:1 KJV Job 26:1 BibleApps.com Job 26:1 Biblia Paralela Job 26:1 Chinese Bible Job 26:1 French Bible Job 26:1 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 26:1 Then Job answered (Jb) |
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