JOB—NOTE ON JOB 20:1 In his second response, Zophar expresses frustration at Job’s continued belief that God has brought about his suffering but will ultimately vindicate him (vv. Job 20:2). Zophar then describes the life of the wicked, implying that Job is himself such a person (vv. Job 20:4). ⇐ ⇔... [ Continue Reading ]
JOB—NOTE ON JOB 20:3 CENSURE THAT INSULTS ME. Zophar may be referring to Job’s response to his previous speech. Job had sarcastically criticized his friends and claimed that he was not their inferior (see Job 12:2). ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.l... [ Continue Reading ]
JOB—NOTE ON JOB 20:6 Zophar warns Job that whatever HEIGHT a wicked man may have achieved will not change the fact that, when his end comes, it will be quick and complete. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]
JOB—NOTE ON JOB 20:10 Zophar argues that neither the wicked man (vv. Job 20:12) nor his offspring (v. Job 20:10) will enjoy what he has acquired, because he has gained it through taking advantage of the weak (vv. Job 20:19). Instead, his CHILDREN will be forced to beg from the POOR (v. Job 20:10), w... [ Continue Reading ]
JOB—NOTE ON JOB 20:27 Zophar wrongly assumes that Job’s circumstances on EARTH are a transparent indicator of his guilt before God in the HEAVENS. ⇐ ⇔ ⇒ var images = document.getElementsByTagName("img"); for (var i=0, len=images.length, img; i [ Continue Reading ]