Job 23 – 24

Overview Job ignored Eliphaz’s accusation of his mistreating the misfortune, which is not true. He is tired of debating with his friends. He wanted to find God and state his case before God (v23:3) instead. Job believes that when and if he can present his case to God, he would be delivered forever (23:7). This shows … Read more

Job 22

Overview This is Eliphaz’s third and last speech. He bears down harder and harder on Job’s wickedness, claiming especially that Job has mistreated the poor. Eliphaz’s speech can be divided into three parts. v1-11: Eliphaz accused Job is a sinner v12-20: Eliphaz accused Job is hiding his sins v21-30: Job must repent of his sins … Read more

Job 21

Overview Job wanted his friends ears more than their mouth. [Listen carefully to my words; let this be the consolation you give me] (v2). The friends motivated is to comfort Job and ended up attacking Job with their mouth. Often time, when our friend is in distress, he does not need us to give them … Read more

Job 20

Overview Zophar is offended by Job’s words. He said :”[I hear a rebuke that dishonors me, and my understanding inspires me to reply] (v3). Assuming Job’s wickedness, he sets out to portray the deplorable fate in store for the wicked. This is the second and last time Zophar spoke. Zophar makes three affirmations to prove … Read more

Job 19

Overview After Bildad described the terrors of death, Job described he is already experiencing them (terrors of death) right now. Job described how he felt inside: like an animal trapped (v6) like a criminal in court (v7) like a traveler fenced in (v8) like a king dethroned (v9) like a structure destroyed (v10) like a … Read more