Matthew henry has 569 books on goodreads with 12203 ratings. Matthew henrys closeness to the heart of god is so obvious from the way he distils the essence of spiritual truth from even the dullest of texts and brings it alive. Top 5 commentaries on the book of job ligonier ministries. Read job 4 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. The history of jobs sufferings, and his patience under them job 1. Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the book of psalms, and some after the proverbs, which perhaps has given occasion to some learned men to imagine it to have been written by isaiah or some of the later prophets. We are apt to call reproofs reproaches, and to think ourselves. Matthew henry complete commentary on the whole bible. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible, volume. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. Commentary on the book of job bible study notes and comments by david e.
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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 v. Job 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Job 37 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Job chapter 15 matthew henry complete commentary on. Job 15 perhaps job was so clear, and so well satisfied, in the goodness of his own cause, that he thought, if he had not convinced, yet he had at least silenced all his three friends. Commentary on the book of job chapter ten by wm w wells. Original bible history online visit the original site 19992016. Read matthew pooles exposition of this amazing chapter and then compare it with the other great exposition of job 38 that weve posted by matthew henry. Matthew henry s closeness to the heart of god is so obvious from the way he distils the essence of spiritual truth from even the dullest of texts and brings it alive. Verses 612 verses 612 job was not only so rich and great, but withal so wise and good, and had such an interest both in heaven and earth, that one would think the mountain of his prosperity stood so strong that it could not be moved.
Text commentaries by matthew henry blue letter bible. Job overview matthew henrys complete commentary on the. Study the bible online using commentary on job 37 and more. Bob utley, retired professor of hermeneutics biblical interpretation table of contents. Book of job matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete job. Andersen job tyndale old testament commentaries, 1976. As keith mathison says, for those seeking a more introductory level commentary on the book of job, francis andersons commentary is the best place to start. He is easy to read and does a fine job of explaining even the difficult passages. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of job in easyenglish. In this volume, the entire text of the book of job is commented with notes of each chapter. Thou shalt seek me in the morning, to show me favour, but i shall not be. Brief explanations of the technical resources used in this commentary.
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Study the bible online using commentary on job and more. The cause of gods people is pleaded against their enemies, whom god would in due time reckon with joel 3. 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. He was born at broad oak, a farmhouse on the borders of flintshire and shropshire. Genesis is a name taken from the greek, and signifies the book of generation or production. Read job commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Study the bible online using commentary on job 5 and more. Read job 1 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Study job using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible is wellknown and wellloved. History old testament overview general survey of the old testament.
A harmony of the life of jesus four gospel accounts in harmony. Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the book of psalms, and some after the proverbs, which perhaps. Philip henry, and also at the thomas doolittle academy from 16801682. 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. Almost everyone is familiar with the beatitudes given. Job overview matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible. By gods grace the temptations of worldly wealth may be overcome. Volume 3, job to song of solomon henry, matthew on. The cheaper edition published in 2010 the new matthew henry commentary. Loizeaux brothers, 1956 maclaren, alexander expositions of holy scripture, volume 2 grand. Job 7 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. If job will pretend to be a rival with god, especially if he pretend to be a judge of his actions, he must be able to do this.
View job 10 in the note window ob complains of his hardships. Read job 5 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the. Job had been complaining of restless nights, and that sleep departed from his eyes v. It is plain, from this history, that the lord watched over his servant job with the affection of a wise and loving father. Read job 37 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. 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. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible is an exhaustive study tool, used by countless scholars and laymen for well over 100 years. Unfortunately, this has not been made clear enough. Matthew henrys most popular book is matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible. Job s afflictions began from the malice of satan, by the lords permission, for wise and holy purposes.
God has blessings in store for the seed of the faithful, which they shall have. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Excerpt giving pooles commentary on job chapter 38. Verses 612 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Job, being weary of his life, resolves to complain, but he will not charge god with unrighteousness. Anderson is a renowned scholar, and the commentary reflects his learning without becoming overly technical.
Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible volume 5. Moody press, 1950 knapp, christopher the kings of judah and israel new york. Bibliography to david guziks enduring word bible commentary. Book of job matthew henry bible commentary complete. The classic work with updated language is the abridged concise edition. The justice job is here challenged to do, and that is to bring the proud low with a look. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of 2nd. Aug 31, 2017 of all the different bible commentaries i have read over the years, i have always preferred the one written by matthew henry 16621714. Resources matthew henry s commentary job chapter 1 verses 612 verses 612 job was not only so rich and great, but withal so wise and good, and had such an interest both in heaven and earth, that one would think the mountain of his prosperity stood so strong that it could not be moved. For those seeking a more introductory level commentary on the book of job, francis andersons commentary is the best place to start. Job overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this one volume concise commentary provides a condensed look at nearly every verse in the bible. Henry, matthew matthew henrys concise commentary on the whole bible chicago. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible matthew henry on.
The believer, who knows that a few drops of this bitter cup are more dreadful than the sharpest outward afflictions, while he is favoured with a sweet sense of the love and presence of god, will not be surprised to find that job proved a man of like passions with. Study the bible online using commentary on job 1 and more. The last of the book is a beautiful picture of what james calls the tender mercies of god toward job james 5. The believer, who knows that a few drops of this bitter cup are more dreadful than the. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the book of job. Brief definitions of hebrew verbal forms that impact exegesis. This book of job stands by itself, is not connected with any other, and is therefore to be considered alone. Study job 5 using matthew henry s bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Commentary on the book of job by matthew henry old testament.
Job chapter 32 matthew henry complete commentary on. Henry first started studying law in 1686, but instead of pursuing a career in law he began to preach in his neighborhood. His commentary is aimed primarily at explanation and edification, as opposed to textual research. Job 40 commentary matthew henrys concise commentary on the. Matthew henrys bible commentary is arguably the best on the market and has been for several centuries. Volume 5 matthew john volume 6 acts revelation edit this work was published before january 1, 1925, and is in the public domain worldwide because the author died at. 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, jas. He was a 17th and early 18th century minister of the gospel in chester, england, and died in 1714. Job 32 the stage is clear, for job and his three friends have sat down, and neither he nor they have any thing more to say. Job 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Study job 1 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The history of jobs sufferings, and his patience under them ch. Here is a prayer that he might be delivered from the sting of his afflictions, which is sin.
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. The book of job bible commentary ebook by matthew henry. He compliments job with an acknowledgment of the eminence and usefulness of the profession he had made of religion v. Andersons volume is part of the totc and is necessarily limited by the series. An abridgment of the 6 volume matthew henrys commentary on the bible.
Henry, a british nonconformist minister, wrote a masterful 6volume commentary on the whole bible that is still wellrespected today for its scholarship, faithfulness to the word of god, and its ease of reading. This commentary covers every chapter and nearly every verse in the bible, providing a thorough commentary on the holy scriptures. This book is so called from job, whose prosperity, afflictions, and restoration, are here recorded. Divisions of the book description of jobs trials ch. Matthew henry 16621714 was an english commentator on the bible and presbyterian minister. The history of job s sufferings, and his patience under them job 1. It is here supposed that god can do it and will do it himself, else he would not have put it thus upon job. Job was upright and honest, and yet grew rich, nay, therefore grew rich.
Matthew henry s bible commentary is arguably the best on the market and has been for several centuries. Comprehensive, this commentary provides instruction and encouragement throughout. Bible commentaries of matthew henry book 3 thanks for sharing. Job 40 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this one volume concise commentary provides a condensed look at nearly every verse in the bible. 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.
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