Job18

Overview Bildad opened his second speech with similar tone of his first speech (8:2 [How long will you say such things? Your words are a blustering wind]?. Comparing to 18:2 [When will you end these speeches?]. The friends were growing impatient with Job because their conversation seemed to be getting nowhere. It never dawned on … Read more

Job 16 – 17

Overview Ch 16 – 17 is Job’s response to Eliphaz’s second speech. Job said he could have make fine speeches if they switch places. The difference is Job would encourage and comfort to bring them relief instead of accusation (16:4-5). 6-14: Unlike some of us, Job did not hide his feeling to God in front … Read more

Job 15

Overview This is the start of the second round of the debate (15:1-21:34). Job’s resistance to their viewpoint and his appeals energized them to greater intensity in their confrontation. In Eliphaz first speech, he had displayed some kindness toward Job; but you find neither patience nor kindness in this second address. Nor do you find … Read more

Job 12 – 14

Overview Ch 12 -14 is Job response to Zophar’s three accusations: Chapter 12 – Zophar accused Job had no knowledge of God (11:5-12) Job affirmed that he had wisdom and understanding just a they did (Job 12). Job said: “But I have a mind as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Who does … Read more

Job 11

Overview Zophar spoke last, so he could be the youngest among the three. Zophar only spoke twice, the second time is in Job 20. Zophar accused Job of: Talker (v2) Job has received less that what he deserved (v6) Job is ignorant of the wisdom and power of God, and hinted that he (Zophar) does … Read more