The book of job from the holy bible new international version niv book 18 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch. The very idea of cursing god was so repugnant and sacrilegious to the godly that they would not use the word in speech or thought. It is plain, from this history, that the lord watched over his servant job with the affection of a wise and loving father. Job 1 there was a man in the land of uz whose name was job. The book is a oneminute radio program that features unusual stories and interesting facts about the bibleone of the bestselling books of all time. The prose prologue chapters one and two and the epilogue 42. Of the surprising troubles that befel him, the ruin of his estate job 1. The holy bible new international version hawes publications. It is common to view the narrative frame as the original core of the book, enlarged later by the poetic dialogues and discourses, and sections of the book such as the elihu speeches and the wisdom poem of chapter 28 as late insertions, but recent trends have tended. Job 2, new international version niv the bible app. Of the malice of satan against him, and the permission he obtained to try his constancy, job 1.
The prologue to the book of job chapters 1 2 sets up the meditation on suffering that follows it. Job 1 niv read the new international version online. Commentary on the book of job chapter nine by wm w wells. Job bible book with full chapters new international. And seven sons and three daughters were born to him. He was the greatest man among all the people of the east. Sep 15, 2015 the book of job from the holy bible new international version niv book 18 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and.
Job 31 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. In the land of uz there lived a man whose name was job. The long poetic section of job comes to an end with the speeches of yahweh and jobs replies in job 38. Early in the morning he would sacrifice a burnt offering for each of them, thinking, perhaps my children have sinned and cursed god in their hearts. Its produced by museum of the bible and is heard on bible gateway and more than 800 radio outlets.
That man was blameless and upright, and one who feared god, and turned away from evil. Job, chapter 1 king james version christian answers webbible. Next chapter of job the book of job, chapter 18 we hope that you find the content of the book of job, chapter 18 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. In the first two rounds, eliphaz, bildad and zophar speak in turn. Of his exemplary patience and piety under these troubles, job 1. Next chapter of job the book of job, chapter 1 we hope that you find the content of the book of job, chapter 1 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Here, job is arguing that even if he is perfect, or blameless as the niv suggests, god can brush it aside, even to his not knowing. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. Job summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of job for bible study or sunday school lessons. There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. From the context, properly seeing god involves getting the self out of the way. Job 1 niv bible in the land of uz there lived a man. Clicking on a chapter will show you the text of that chapter of job in the bible new international version. And when the days of their feasting were gone about, job sent to them, and sanctified them.
Job 1 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on the. Friends join job, and join him in silent mourning for seven days. Haughtiness and severity towards his servants, job 31. Prologue 1in the land of uz there lived a man whose name was job. Up in the heavens, god brags to the divine assembly about job. This prose prologue to the book reads like a folktale. Lo and behold, satan comes out and challenges god on jobs goodness. Job 1 niv read the new international version online free.
Job 1, new international version niv the bible app. As long as self was in his line of sight, job judged god by his own perspective. The sins from which he here acquits himself are, 1. This is the conclusion, the climax, of his long and detailed story. His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred sheasses, and a very great household. Job chapter 1 coffmans commentary of the new testament.
Job 1 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary on. F1 to explain such opinions, we must suppose 1 that they are made by men who never read the new testament, or if they had read it, did not understand it, or 2 that they accept this whole chapter of job as merely a fanciful folk tale, invented by some unknown person as an allegory, or for the purpose of teaching some kind of a lesson. The book of job has been widely given the theme of patience and we see this mentioned in. There was once a man in the land of uz whose name was job 1.
Job 1 niv prologue in the land of uz there bible gateway. Above all, job now knows that god owes him only what he determines that he owes him. A brief narrative epilogue corresponding to the prologue concludes the book in job 42. The book of job consists of a prose prologue and epilogue narrative framing poetic dialogues and monologues.
Lest perhaps my sons have sinned, and have blessed god in their hearts. The book of job is one of the literary masterpieces of all time, and provides a profound discussion on the suffering of a just man. The images job held both of god in his relationship with job and of himself in his relationship with god and fellow man are shattered into an unrecognizable mass of pulp. My servant job will pray for you, and i will accept his prayer and not deal. Job answers each of their speeches directly before the next friend starts. The book of job is a highly controversial book of mostly confusing information. Job 1 niv bible in the land of uz there lived a man whose. Hes blameless and upright, and he has kids, a wife, land, and a bunch of sheep.
Verses 25 and there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters. Lo and behold, satan comes out and challenges god on job s goodness. And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of bible. Job 1 new international version niv dramatized audio bible. They put the servants to the sword, and i am the only one who has escaped to tell you.