A commentary on the book of job by samuel cox

Written by wellknown and popular theologians, bible commentaries aid in the study of scripture by providing explanation and interpretation of biblical text. In fact, some scholars believe that job requires and understanding of the book as a whole more than any other book of the old testament. Written in 1891 for the novice student of the bible, this. The history of jobs sufferings, and his patience under them job 1. A commentary on the book of job logos bible software. Job 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Apr 25, 2009 the book of james is possibly the earliest writing found in the new testament canon. We have just added many new sources, including the expositors bible commentary, bengels gnomon, langes commentary, hastings great texts and many more. First samuel first and second samuel were written as one book. God says to job, now i want you to pray for your friends these three dear men, so stubborn, so sure that they had all the answers, so well meaning, so sincere, so dedicated, but such utter blunderers. Job consists of a prose introduction and conclusion which may have existed separately from the rest, and of a large poetic core. Samuel cox 18261893, the book of job, the expositor first series 4.

Among the best known of his numerous theological publications are salvator mundi. Lets open our bibles to job chapter 15 for this job 15 commentary. Yet, if job turns to god god will bless job tremendously. The loss of jobs property, and the death of his children. Its incredibly complex and obscure hebrew allowing for multiple translations and meanings.

Although the book of job is a complex work composed of many. Originally written in 1706, matthew henrys six volume complete commentary provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. It is plain, from this history, that the lord watched over his servant job with the affection of a wise and loving father. James limburg brings this ancient book to life for readers in our probing, questioning twentyfirstcentury times. In 1851 he became pastor of a baptist church at southsea, removing in 1855 to hyde, and in 1863 to nottingham. Publication date 1894 topics bible, english language publisher. The history of job s sufferings, and his patience under them job 1. With a translation job readable, intelligible, enjoyable, to all who care to acquaint themselves with it, even though they should be familiar with none but our noble mothertongue has long been a cherished aim with me. Herein men are very apt to mistake themselves, and when god calls one way to run another, as young samuel did, i sam. The name of the book comes from the first important person in this book. We also employed chapter comments on rare occasion, mostly in deuteronomy. God says to job, now i want you to pray for your friends these three dear men, so stubborn, so sure that they had all the answers, so well meaning, so sincere, so. Job, in the bible knowledge commentary, old testament, ed.

Samuel cox was an english nonconformist divine and christian universalist. At the age of fourteen he was apprenticed at the london docks, where his father was employed, but on the expiration of his indentures resigned his position and entered the stepney college to prepare himself for the baptist ministry. The big picture of job is that there was a man who was, in one sense, blameless in gods sight. Bible scholar and pastor samuel cox wrote this commentary in hopes that it would aid the general reader not just now and then, but with every inquiry into the book of job. He illuminates the contemporary existential themes. Job overview matthew henrys complete commentary on the. Ii 1906 calvin, john commentary on the book of psalms, vol. The path of danger is the path of honour samuel cox 18261893, a commentary on the book of job london. The complex and delicate nature of the subject matter. This suggestion of a gruesome practice conveys the idea of irrefutable evidence of sin brought before the throne of heaven. The present division into 1 and 2 samuel has been decried by some scholars. Hartley deals carefully with this book whose language, text, and theology are not only among the most intriguing in the old testament but also among the most difficult to grasp. Samuel cox, a commentary on the book of job london.

To bring us up to speed, for the last few lessons weve seen job speak in response to his friends assertions concerning him. Archer and others see the book of job as the oldest book in the bible gleason l. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible concise the codensed onevolume classic commentary. Whether you are just beginning to read scripture or have been studying the bible daily, commentaries offer greater understanding with background information on authorship, history, setting, and theme of the gospel. The book of james is possibly the earliest writing found in the new testament canon. This commentary on job follows in the tradition of the nicot series by providing an uptodate evangelical commentary based on thorough scholarship. Second principle the second principle is to identify the literary units.

About the expositors bible the expositors bible is one of the mostrecognized standards of expository commentaries. Interpreters have no right to isolate one aspect of truth by excluding others. Job is a book that ranks as one of the most difficult books in thetanach bible, for two reasons. Whole chapters of the book are devoted to speeches by jobs counselors. Taking over 14 years to compose, a commentary on the book of job provides a highly readable exposition of this book of the old testament. Commentary on the book of job bible study notes and comments by david e. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom. Commentary on the book of job chapter four by wm w wells. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of james, and the following are five of the best.

He presents a holistic introduction to the book, covering such topics as literary. Samuel cox april 19, 1826 1893, an english nonconformist divine and christian universalist, was born in london for some years he worked as an apprentice in the london docks, and then entered the baptist college at stepney. Aug 30, 2012 cox, samuel 18261893, theological writer, was born on 19 april 1826 near london, and educated at a school at stoke newington. Cox, samuel dnb01 wikisource, the free online library. The last of the book is a beautiful picture of what james calls the tender mercies of god toward job james 5. The loss of job s property, and the death of his children. Commentary on the book of job chapter fourteen by wm w wells. Hartleys commentary is quite recent 1990 and is considered a good complement to clines.

However what eliphaz is ignorant of is that if god worked this way, a big question posed in this book would go unanswered. Click the commentary tab or pulldown menu for a full selection of commentaries over any bible passage you are researching. Publication date 1885 topics bible publisher london, k. Like anything in life, the reward for success reflects the amount of effort put. Waters ritten by an unknown author, possibly the most ancient literary account in the bible,1 the book of job is a mixture of divine and human wisdom that addresses a major life issue. Gift theory and the book oe job theological studies.

An ethical critique of the book of job, biblical interpretation 12 2004 239. Samuel cox 19 april 1826 1893 was an english nonconformist divine and christian. He was president of the baptist association in 1873 and. Bible scholar and pastor samuel cox wrote this commentary in hopes that it. With a translation job readable, intelligible, enjoyable. A few book comments contain information about the bible book as a whole not necessarily introductory information. And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is. The evidence of the death of an enemy is the head, which i assume would be sealed in a bag to be brought to the king 1 samuel 17. Kindle ebooks can be read on any device with the free kindle app. You can find the best commentary on job for you using the tools on the right side.

Samuel cox, a commentary on the book of job london, 1880. 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. 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. Many years later, men translated the bible into the greek language the language of the new testament. Tremper longman calls it a major contribution to the study of the book and explains this is because it examines all the facets of the book, not necessarily because it is terribly original. Cox had distinct gifts as a biblical expositor and was the founder and first editor of a monthly journal the expositor 18751884. Victor, 1985, 717, for nine reasons the book of job points to a patriarchal period. Top 5 commentaries on the book of job ligonier ministries. Sorry, we are unable to provide the full text but you may find it at the following locations. Its composition stands in stark contrast to the more familiar editions of maccabees found in contemporary catholic and orthodox bibles, and therefore, it has gained little notoriety. We owe the division of the one volume into two to the septuagint. That which i see not, teach thou me for i am yet in the dark, and know not the right cause wherefore thou afflictest me. Ecclesiastescommentaries, commentaries old testament.