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Biblical Studies From The Book Of Job

Now Mine Eye. Now Mine Eye. Seeth Thee. Seeth Thee. Biblical Studies From The Book Of Job. The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6. Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 Eliphaz’s argument 15:1-35 Job appears to have offended him vv. 1-16

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Biblical Studies From The Book Of Job

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  1. Now Mine Eye Now Mine Eye Seeth Thee Seeth Thee Biblical Studies From The Book Of Job

  2. The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 • Eliphaz’s argument 15:1-35 • Job appears to have offended him vv. 1-16 • He does not appreciate Job’s continual rejection of their “collective wisdom” • Like Zophar, he says Job has been “windy” v. 2 • He even accuses Job of not having reverence v. 4 • Job has condemned himself by his denials of sin v. 6

  3. The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 • Eliphaz’s argument 15:1-35 • Job appears to have offended him vv. 1-16 • He addresses Job’s words from 12:3; 13:1-2 • He doesn’t like how Job has promoted himself vv. 7-9 • After all, there is “experienced wisdom” among the 3 “friends” v. 10

  4. The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 • Eliphaz’s argument 15:1-35 • Job appears to have offended him vv. 1-16 • Eliphaz’s phrases “the consolations of God” and a “word spoken gently” were most likely a reference to his earlier words v. 11 cp. 4:7-11 5:17-19 • He reminds Job that man is basically prone to sin and he should not claim innocence vv. 12-16

  5. The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 • Eliphaz’s argument 15:1-35 • His 2nd discourse on the wicked vv. 17-35 • His knowledge is based on his observations and what the ancients have taught vv. 17-19 • A possible reference to his earlier visions?? 4:12-21 • The wicked writhe in pain all their days vv. 20-24 • Their days are numbered…they live in terror, dread

  6. The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 • Eliphaz’s argument 15:1-35 • His 2nd discourse on the wicked vv. 17-35 • The wicked writhe in pain all their days vv. 20-24 • They don’t even enjoy life’s necessities…food • All they know is distress, anguish • The reason for their suffering = sin vv. 25-30 • They oppose, fight God in their arrogance vv. 25-26

  7. The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 • Eliphaz’s argument 15:1-35 • His 2nd discourse on the wicked vv. 17-35 • The reason for their suffering = sin vv. 25-30 • They also bear their guilt of self-indulgence v. 27 • Their suffering is due to living in desolate cities…cities God had cut off v. 28 cp. Josh 6:26 1 Kings 16:34 • They will not become wealthy, and they will eventually be consumed by the breath of God vv. 29-30

  8. The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 • Eliphaz’s argument 15:1-35 • His 2nd discourse on the wicked vv. 17-35 • Their eventual end vv. 31-35 • They have no “waiting reward”…only emptiness v. 31 • Their death will be before their time (premature)v. 32 • All their wealth will eventually disappear v. 33 • They are corrupt & mischievous…their tents are barren vv. 34-35A reference to Job’s tent??

  9. The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 • Job’s response 16:1 – 17:16 • Job continues to label the “friends” as unhelpful, disappointing to him 16:1-3 • In this reply, they are “miserable comforters” v. 2 • They are equally “windy” v. 3 cp. 8:2 15:2 • He states he would treat them differently than they have dealt with him vv. 4-5

  10. The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 • Job’s response 16:1 – 17:16 • He again complains against God 16:6-17 • Whether he spoke or remained silent, Job did not see his condition getting better v. 6 • He blames God for all his troubles vv. 7-14 • God had “exhausted” him…he had no friends v. 7 • God had “shriveled him up” physically v. 8

  11. The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 • Job’s response 16:1 – 17:16 • He again complains against God 16:6-17 • He blames God for all his troubles vv. 7-14 • God had “hunted” him and “gnashed him” as a predator v. 9 • God had caused his enemies to “gape” at him, treat him with “contempt” v. 10 • God had “handed him over to the wicked” v. 11

  12. The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 • Job’s response 16:1 – 17:16 • He again complains against God 16:6-17 • He blames God for all his troubles vv. 7-14 • God had “shattered him” when he was at ease, “grasping by the throat” and “shaking” v. 12a • God had set him up as a “target”…His arrows had “surrounded” Job, wounding him internally vv. 12b-13 • God had eventually “breached through” Job v. 14

  13. The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 • Job’s response 16:1 – 17:16 • He again complains against God 16:6-17 • His reaction to God’s actions on him vv. 15-17 • Job spent his time mourning in sackcloth, dust v. 15 • Job was weary, flushed from continual weeping v. 16 • Job felt God’s actions were unwarranted because there was “no violence in my hands” and his prayers were “pure” v. 17ÙHe didn’t deserve this treatment!!

  14. The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 • Job’s response 16:1 – 17:16 • His hope Ù heavenly vindication 16:18-22 • He did not want his blood covered up v. 18 • A reference to the death of an innocent person…such blood could only be cleansed by punishment of him that shed it; otherwise, it was to be left uncovered on the ground to “speak” or “testify” to the wrongdoing cp. Gen 4:10 Num 35:29-33

  15. The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 • Job’s response 16:1 – 17:16 • His hope Ù heavenly vindication 16:18-22 • He did not want his blood covered up v. 18 • Job saw no earthly help…his “witness” or “advocate” (God) was in heaven v. 19 • The same “Witness” he had just complained about!! • Further evidence his faith was on a “roller coaster”

  16. The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 • Job’s response 16:1 – 17:16 • His hope Ù heavenly vindication 16:18-22 • Earthly friends had proven to be “scoffers” v. 20a • Job’s tears were toward God v. 20b • Job’s request continues to be that man might be allowed to “make his case before God” v. 21 • He doesn’t see that he has much time left v. 22

  17. The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 • Job’s response 16:1 – 17:16 • He felt crushed, broken 17:1-2 • The only future he saw was the grave (death) • Mockers only provoked him Ùthe 3 “friends” • He requests that God give him a “pledge” for his innocence 17:3-5 • He doesn’t want the “friends” to be right re: him

  18. The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 • Job’s response 16:1 – 17:16 • He concludes with yet another gloomy outlook on his condition 17:6-16 • God had made him a “byword” and one at whom others spit v. 6 • He had suffered tremendously physically v. 7 • The upright would be appalled at Job’s plight v. 8

  19. The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 • Job’s response 16:1 – 17:16 • He concludes with yet another gloomy outlook on his condition 17:6-16 • Yet, the righteous would still hold to his way v. 9 • He even seems to taunt the 3 “friends” to continue their discourse…they will not be successful v. 10

  20. The Dialogue Job 3:1 – 42:6 Eliphaz vs. Job – Round 2 15:1 – 17:16 • Job’s response 16:1 – 17:16 • He concludes with yet another gloomy outlook on his condition 17:6-16 • He had no reason anymore to hope…even make plans vv. 11-12 • He could only look forward to Sheol, darkness vv. 13-16

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