In this volume, the entire text of the book of job is commented with notes of each chapter. Henry s wellknown exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 is a commentary of a practical and devotional rather than of a critical kind, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Matthew henry books list of books by author matthew henry. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible job 1. Job chapter 40 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. Commentary on the book of job by matthew henry old testament. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of job. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1710, and was written by matthew henry. Job to song of solomon matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible. Study the bible online using commentary on job 42 and more.
He lived soon after abraham, or perhaps before that patriarch. He is easy to read and does a fine job of explaining even the difficult passages. Matthew henry was an english nonconformist clergyman. 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. Henry s reputation rests upon his renowned 6 volume commentary, an exposition of the old and new testaments 170810, known also as matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible. Joshua judges ruth 12 samuel 12 kings 12 chronicles ezranehemiah esther. Job chapter 3 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. View job 6 in the note window ob justifies his complaints. Verses 612 matthew henrys commentary bible gateway. Job overview matthew henrys concise commentary on the bible.
In the beginning of this book we had job s patience under his troubles, for an example. He lived to complete it only as far as to the end of the acts, but after his death other likeminded authors prepared the remainder from henry s manuscripts. Job 10 bible commentary matthew henry concise christianity. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible is an exhaustive study tool, used by countless scholars and laymen for well over 100 years. Almost everyone is familiar with the beatitudes given. The loss of job s property, and the death of his children. You have heard of the patience of job, says the apostle, jam. Commentary on job 1 by matthew henry the history of job begins here with an account, i. He is most pious and pithy, sound and sensible, suggestive and sober, terse and trustworthy the blue letter bible team has matthew henrys complete unabridged commentaries for each bible book.
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. Preface job psalms proverbs ecclesiastes song of solmon. This book is so called from job, whose prosperity, afflictions, and restoration, are here recorded. 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. Matthew henry s concise commentary on the whole bible job. Comprehensive, this commentary provides instruction and encouragement throughout. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. Commentary on job 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible.
The book of job bible commentary ebook by matthew henry. Commentary on the book of gospel of john by matthew henry. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source. He has a great devotional style and shows a great knowledge of what gods words says and means. He will pass his word for job that, notwithstanding all the wrong his friends had done him, he is so good a man, and of such a humble, tender, forgiving spirit, that he will very readily pray for them, and use his interest in heaven on their behalf. There is an evil spirit, the enemy of god, and of all righteousness, who is continually seeking to distress, to lead astray.
This commentary covers every chapter and nearly every verse in the bible, providing a thorough commentary on the holy scriptures. Matthew henry had the rare ability to express profound spiritual insights with simplicity and eloquence. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of and is available in hardcover format. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible is an exhaustive study tool, used by countless scholars and laymen for well over 100 years. Matthew henry has 569 books on goodreads with 12203 ratings. Matthew henrys concise commentary on the book of job. Commentary on the whole bible volume iii job to song of. The main characters of this religion, religion story are. Read the book of job bible commentary by matthew henry available from rakuten kobo. 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. Book of job matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Job 1 bible commentary matthew henry complete christianity.
Matthew henry s concise commentary on the bible by matthew henry. Book of job complete bible commentary verse by verse. Most likely it was written by job himself, and it is the most ancient book in existence. Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the book of psalms, and some after the proverbs, which perhaps. It is plain, from this history, that the lord watched over his servant job with the affection of a wise and loving father. Over the years his writings have been read for both their scholarship and devotion, and none more than the classic commentary on the whole bible. Read job 42 commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Study job 10 using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This book of job stands by itself, is not connected with any other, and is therefore to be considered alone. Updating the language of the original while retaining its beauty and reliability, manser renders matthew henry s 18thcentury commentary accessible to a wider circle of contemporary readers. Free download or read online matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible pdf epub book. The history of jobs sufferings, and his patience under them job 1. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the. Study job using matthew henry s bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
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In addition to outward troubles, the inward sense of gods wrath took away all his courage and resolution. He is best known for the sixvolume biblical commentary exposition of the old and new testaments. By gods grace the temptations of worldly wealth may be. Commentary on the book of job by matthew henry old. Commentary on the whole bible volume iii and millions of other books are. First among the mighty for general usefulness we are bound to mention the man whose name is a household word, matthew henry. The matthew henry s commentary book series by matthew henry includes books commentary on the whole bible, volume 2 of 6, joshua to esther, commentary on the whole bible, volume 3 of 6, job to song of solomon, commentary on the whole bible volume iv isaiah to malachi, and several more. This study app gives you numerous resources to help you read and understand the bible. A dispute between him and his friends upon them, in which, 1. Excerpt giving pooles commentary on job chapter 38. This commentary will help you better understand the gods word. Job to song of solomon matthew henrys commentary on the.
Text commentaries by matthew henry blue letter bible. Most likely it was written by job himself, and it is the most ancient book. Featuring the king james version kjv, you have access to matthew. 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. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. His commentary is aimed primarily at explanation and edification, as opposed to textual research.
Read job commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Of the malice of satan against him, and the permission he obtained to try his constancy, job 1. Pdf matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible book by. 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. The justice job is here challenged to do, and that is to bring the proud low with a look. Having misrepresented job to god as a false servant, in pursuance of his old design to set heaven and earth at variance, he here misrepresented god to jacob as. Job overview matthew henrys complete commentary on the. Study the bible online using commentary on job and more. Job chapter 1 matthew henry complete commentary on.
Matthew henry is, in my opinion, one of the most amazing commentators of the bible i have ever read. Matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible is wellknown and wellloved. Matthew henrys commentary on the bible logos bible software. Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the. 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. This is another volume in the series of bible commentaries of matthew henry.
Study job 1 using matthew henry bible commentary complete to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Of his great piety in general, and in a particular instance, job 1. Job 1 the history of job begins here with an account, i. The history of job s sufferings, and his patience under them ch. Job 42 commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was a nonconformist minister and author, born in wales but spent much of his life in england. Matthew henry s most popular book is matthew henry s commentary on the whole bible. There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job. Matthew henrys commentary on the whole biblebook of job kindle edition by matthew henry. 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. The presbyterian ministers enduring scriptural insights and prayerful, penetrating reflections comprise a rich resource for personal devotions, bible studies, and lesson and sermon preparation.
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