SECOND SPEECH OF ELIPHAZ. (Job 15:1-35) a wise man--which Job claims to be. vain knowledge--Hebrew, "windy knowledge"; literally, "of wind" (Job 8:2). In Ecc 1:14, Hebrew, "to catch wind," expresses to strive for what…
2¿Proferirá el sabio vana sabiduría, Y llenará su vientre de viento solano?
3¿Disputará con palabras inútiles, Y con razones sin provecho?
4Tú también disipas el temor, Y menoscabas la oración delante de Dios.
5Porque tu boca declaró tu iniquidad, Pues has escogido el hablar de los astutos.
6Tu boca te condenará, y no yo; Y tus labios testificarán contra ti.
7¿Naciste tú primero que Adán? ¿O fuiste formado antes que los collados?
8¿Oíste tú el secreto de Dios, Y está limitada a ti la sabiduría?
9¿Qué sabes tú que no sepamos? ¿Qué entiendes tú que no se halle en nosotros?
10Cabezas canas y hombres muy ancianos hay entre nosotros, Mucho más avanzados en días que tu padre.
11¿En tan poco tienes las consolaciones de Dios, Y las palabras que con dulzura se te dicen?
12¿Por qué tu corazón te aleja, Y por qué guiñan tus ojos,
13Para que contra Dios vuelvas tu espíritu, Y saques tales palabras de tu boca?
14¿Qué cosa es el hombre para que sea limpio, Y para que se justifique el nacido de mujer?
15He aquí, en sus santos no confía, Y ni aun los cielos son limpios delante de sus ojos;
16¿Cuánto menos el hombre abominable y vil, Que bebe la iniquidad como agua?
17Escúchame; yo te mostraré, Y te contaré lo que he visto;
18Lo que los sabios nos contaron De sus padres, y no lo encubrieron;
19A quienes únicamente fue dada la tierra, Y no pasó extraño por en medio de ellos.
20Todos sus días, el impío es atormentado de dolor, Y el número de sus años está escondido para el violento.
21Estruendos espantosos hay en sus oídos; En la prosperidad el asolador vendrá sobre él.
22Él no cree que volverá de las tinieblas, Y descubierto está para la espada.
23Vaga alrededor tras el pan, diciendo: ¿En dónde está? Sabe que le está preparado día de tinieblas.
24Tribulación y angustia le turbarán, Y se esforzarán contra él como un rey dispuesto para la batalla,
25Por cuanto él extendió su mano contra Dios, Y se portó con soberbia contra el Todopoderoso.
26Corrió contra él con cuello erguido, Con la espesa barrera de sus escudos.
27Porque la gordura cubrió su rostro, E hizo pliegues sobre sus ijares;
28Y habitó las ciudades asoladas, Las casas inhabitadas, Que estaban en ruinas.
29No prosperará, ni durarán sus riquezas, Ni extenderá por la tierra su hermosura.
30No escapará de las tinieblas; La llama secará sus ramas, Y con el aliento de su boca perecerá.
31No confíe el iluso en la vanidad, Porque ella será su recompensa.
32Él será cortado antes de su tiempo, Y sus renuevos no reverdecerán.
33Perderá su agraz como la vid, Y derramará su flor como el olivo.
34Porque la congregación de los impíos será asolada, Y fuego consumirá las tiendas de soborno.
35Concibieron dolor, dieron a luz iniquidad, Y en sus entrañas traman engaño.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
I
Versículo 4
I. fear--reverence for God (Job 4:6; Psa 2:11).
fear--reverence for God (Job 4:6; Psa 2:11).
prayer--meditation, in Psa 104:34; so devotion. If thy views were right, reasons Eliphaz, that God disregards the afflictions of the righteous and makes the wicked to prosper, all devotion would be at an end.
II
Versículo 5
II. The sophistry of thine own speeches proves thy guilt.
The sophistry of thine own speeches proves thy guilt.
III
Versículo 6
III. No pious man would utter such sentiments.
No pious man would utter such sentiments.
IV
Versículo 7
IV. That is, Art thou wisdom personified? Wisdom existed before the hills; that is, the eternal Son o…
That is, Art thou wisdom personified? Wisdom existed before the hills; that is, the eternal Son of God (Pro 8:25; Psa 90:2). Wast thou in existence before Adam? The farther back one existed, the nearer he was to the Eternal Wisdom.
V
Versículo 8
V. secret--rather, "Wast thou a listener in the secret council of God?" The Hebrew means properly th…
secret--rather, "Wast thou a listener in the secret council of God?" The Hebrew means properly the cushions of a divan on which counsellors in the East usually sit. God's servants are admitted to God's secrets (Psa 25:14; Gen 18:17; Joh 15:15).
restrain--Rather, didst thou take away, or borrow, thence (namely, from the divine secret council) thy wisdom? Eliphaz in this (Job 15:8-9) retorts Job's words upon himself (Job 12:2-3; Job 13:2).
VI
Versículo 9
VI. in us--or, "with us," Hebraism for "we are aware of."
in us--or, "with us," Hebraism for "we are aware of."
VII
Versículo 10
VII. On our side, thinking with us are the aged. Job had admitted that wisdom is with them (Job 12:12)…
On our side, thinking with us are the aged. Job had admitted that wisdom is with them (Job 12:12). Eliphaz seems to have been himself older than Job; perhaps the other two were also (Job 32:6). Job, in Job 30:1, does not refer to his three friends; it therefore forms no objection. The Arabs are proud of fulness of years.
VIII
Versículo 11
VIII. consolations--namely, the revelation which Eliphaz had stated as a consolatory reproof to Job, an…
consolations--namely, the revelation which Eliphaz had stated as a consolatory reproof to Job, and which he repeats in Job 15:14.
secret--Hast thou some secret wisdom and source of consolation, which makes thee disregard those suggested by me? (Job 15:8). Rather, from a different Hebrew root, Is the word of kindness or gentleness addressed by me treated by thee as valueless? [UMBREIT].
IX
Versículo 12
IX. wink--that is, why do thy eyes evince pride? (Pro 6:13; Psa 35:19).
wink--that is, why do thy eyes evince pride? (Pro 6:13; Psa 35:19).
X
Versículo 13
X. That is, frettest against God and lettest fall rash words.
That is, frettest against God and lettest fall rash words.
XI
Versículo 14
XI. Eliphaz repeats the revelation (Job 4:17) in substance, but using Job's own words (see on Job 14:…
Eliphaz repeats the revelation (Job 4:17) in substance, but using Job's own words (see on Job 14:1, on "born of a woman") to strike him with his own weapons.
XII
Versículo 15
XII. Repeated from Job 4:18; "servants" there are "saints" here; namely, holy angels.
Repeated from Job 4:18; "servants" there are "saints" here; namely, holy angels.
heavens--literally, or else answering to "angels" (see on Job 4:18, and Job 25:5).
XIII
Versículo 16
XIII. filthy--in Arabic "sour" (Psa 14:3; Psa 53:3), corrupted from his original purity.
filthy--in Arabic "sour" (Psa 14:3; Psa 53:3), corrupted from his original purity.
drinketh-- (Pro 19:28).
XIV
Versículo 17
XIV. In direct contradiction of Job's position (Job 12:6, &c.), that the lot of the wicked was the mos…
In direct contradiction of Job's position (Job 12:6, &c.), that the lot of the wicked was the most prosperous here, Eliphaz appeals (1) to his own experience, (2) to the wisdom of the ancients.
XV
Versículo 18
XV. Rather, "and which as handed down from their fathers, they have not concealed."
Rather, "and which as handed down from their fathers, they have not concealed."
16
Versículo 19
16. Eliphaz speaks like a genuine Arab when he boasts that his ancestors had ever possessed the land …
Eliphaz speaks like a genuine Arab when he boasts that his ancestors had ever possessed the land unmixed with foreigners [UMBREIT]. His words are intended to oppose Job's (Job 9:24); "the earth" in their case was not "given into the hand of the wicked." He refers to the division of the earth by divine appointment (Gen 10:5; Gen 25:32). Also he may insinuate that Job's sentiments had been corrupted from original purity by his vicinity to the Sabeans and Chaldeans [ROSENMULLER].
17
Versículo 20
17. travaileth--rather, "trembleth of himself," though there is no real danger [UMBREIT].
travaileth--rather, "trembleth of himself," though there is no real danger [UMBREIT].
and the number of his years, &c.--This gives the reason why the wicked man trembles continually; namely, because he knows not the moment when his life must end.
18
Versículo 21
18. An evil conscience conceives alarm at every sudden sound, though it be in a time of peace ("prosp…
An evil conscience conceives alarm at every sudden sound, though it be in a time of peace ("prosperity"), when there is no real danger (Lev 26:36; Pro 28:1; Kg2 7:6).
19
Versículo 22
19. darkness--namely, danger or calamity. Glancing at Job, who despaired of restoration: in contrast …
darkness--namely, danger or calamity. Glancing at Job, who despaired of restoration: in contrast to good men when in darkness (Mic 7:8-9).
waited for of--that is, He is destined for the sword [GESENIUS]. Rather (in the night of danger), "he looks anxiously towards the sword," as if every sword was drawn against him [UMBREIT].
20
Versículo 23
20. Wandereth in anxious search for bread. Famine in Old Testament depicts sore need (Isa 5:13). Cont…
Wandereth in anxious search for bread. Famine in Old Testament depicts sore need (Isa 5:13). Contrast the pious man's lot (Job 5:20-22).
knoweth--has the firm conviction. Contrast the same word applied to the pious (Job 5:24-25).
ready at his hand--an Arabic phrase to denote a thing's complete readiness and full presence, as if in the hand.
21
Versículo 24
21. prevail--break upon him suddenly and terribly, as a king, &c. (Pro 6:11).
prevail--break upon him suddenly and terribly, as a king, &c. (Pro 6:11).
22
Versículo 25
22. stretcheth . . . hand--wielding the spear, as a bold rebel against God (Job 9:4; Isa 27:4).
stretcheth . . . hand--wielding the spear, as a bold rebel against God (Job 9:4; Isa 27:4).
23
Versículo 26
23. on his neck--rather, "with outstretched neck," namely, that of the rebel [UMBREIT] (Psa 75:5).
on his neck--rather, "with outstretched neck," namely, that of the rebel [UMBREIT] (Psa 75:5).
upon . . . bucklers--rather, "with--his (the rebel's, not God's) bucklers." The rebel and his fellows are depicted as joining shields together, to form a compact covering over their heads against the weapons hurled on them from a fortress [UMBREIT and GESENIUS].
24
Versículo 27
24. The well-nourished body of the rebel is the sign of his prosperity.
The well-nourished body of the rebel is the sign of his prosperity.
collops--masses of fat. He pampers and fattens himself with sensual indulgences; hence his rebellion against God (Deu 32:15; Sa1 2:29).
25
Versículo 28
25. The class of wicked here described is that of robbers who plunder "cities," and seize on the hous…
The class of wicked here described is that of robbers who plunder "cities," and seize on the houses of the banished citizens (Isa 13:20). Eliphaz chooses this class because Job had chosen the same (Job 12:6).
heaps--of ruins.
26
Versículo 29
26. Rather, he shall not increase his riches; he has reached his highest point; his prosperity shall …
Rather, he shall not increase his riches; he has reached his highest point; his prosperity shall not continue.
perfection--rather, "His acquired wealth--what he possesses--shall not be extended," &c.
27
Versículo 30
27. depart--that is, escape (Job 15:22-23).
depart--that is, escape (Job 15:22-23).
branches--namely, his offspring (Job 1:18-19; Psa 37:35).
dry up--The "flame" is the sultry wind in the East by which plants most full of sap are suddenly shrivelled.
his mouth--that is, God's wrath (Isa 11:4).
28
Versículo 31
28. Rather, "let him not trust in vanity or he will be deceived," &c.
Rather, "let him not trust in vanity or he will be deceived," &c.
vanity--that which is unsubstantial. Sin is its own punishment (Pro 1:31; Jer 2:19).
29
Versículo 32
29. Literally, "it (the tree to which he is compared, Job 15:30, or else his life) shall not be fille…
Literally, "it (the tree to which he is compared, Job 15:30, or else his life) shall not be filled up in its time"; that is, "he shall be ended before his time."
shall not be green--image from a withered tree; the childless extinction of the wicked.
30
Versículo 33
30. Images of incompleteness. The loss of the unripe grapes is poetically made the vine tree's own ac…
Images of incompleteness. The loss of the unripe grapes is poetically made the vine tree's own act, in order to express more pointedly that the sinner's ruin is the fruit of his own conduct (Isa 3:11; Jer 6:19).
31
Versículo 34
31. Rather, The binding together of the hypocrites (wicked) shall be fruitless [UMBREIT].
Rather, The binding together of the hypocrites (wicked) shall be fruitless [UMBREIT].
tabernacles of bribery--namely, dwellings of unjust judges, often reprobated in the Old Testament (Isa 1:23). The "fire of God" that consumed Job's possessions (Job 1:16) Eliphaz insinuates may have been on account of Job's bribery as an Arab sheik or emir.
32
Versículo 35
32. Bitter irony, illustrating the "unfruitfulness" (Job 15:34) of the wicked. Their conceptions and …
Bitter irony, illustrating the "unfruitfulness" (Job 15:34) of the wicked. Their conceptions and birthgivings consist solely in mischief, &c. (Isa 33:11).
prepareth--hatcheth.
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Antiguo Testamento
Job — Capítulo 15
SECOND SPEECH OF ELIPHAZ. (Job 15:1-35) a wise man--which Job claims to be. vain knowledge--Hebrew, "windy knowledge"; literally, "of wind" (Job 8:2). In Ecc 1:14, Hebrew, "to catch wind," expresses to strive for what…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Respondió Elifaz temanita, y dijo:
2¿Proferirá el sabio vana sabiduría, Y llenará su vientre de viento solano?
3¿Disputará con palabras inútiles, Y con razones sin provecho?
4Tú también disipas el temor, Y menoscabas la oración delante de Dios.
5Porque tu boca declaró tu iniquidad, Pues has escogido el hablar de los astutos.
6Tu boca te condenará, y no yo; Y tus labios testificarán contra ti.
7¿Naciste tú primero que Adán? ¿O fuiste formado antes que los collados?
8¿Oíste tú el secreto de Dios, Y está limitada a ti la sabiduría?
9¿Qué sabes tú que no sepamos? ¿Qué entiendes tú que no se halle en nosotros?
10Cabezas canas y hombres muy ancianos hay entre nosotros, Mucho más avanzados en días que tu padre.
11¿En tan poco tienes las consolaciones de Dios, Y las palabras que con dulzura se te dicen?
12¿Por qué tu corazón te aleja, Y por qué guiñan tus ojos,
13Para que contra Dios vuelvas tu espíritu, Y saques tales palabras de tu boca?
14¿Qué cosa es el hombre para que sea limpio, Y para que se justifique el nacido de mujer?
15He aquí, en sus santos no confía, Y ni aun los cielos son limpios delante de sus ojos;
16¿Cuánto menos el hombre abominable y vil, Que bebe la iniquidad como agua?
17Escúchame; yo te mostraré, Y te contaré lo que he visto;
18Lo que los sabios nos contaron De sus padres, y no lo encubrieron;
19A quienes únicamente fue dada la tierra, Y no pasó extraño por en medio de ellos.
20Todos sus días, el impío es atormentado de dolor, Y el número de sus años está escondido para el violento.
21Estruendos espantosos hay en sus oídos; En la prosperidad el asolador vendrá sobre él.
22Él no cree que volverá de las tinieblas, Y descubierto está para la espada.
23Vaga alrededor tras el pan, diciendo: ¿En dónde está? Sabe que le está preparado día de tinieblas.
24Tribulación y angustia le turbarán, Y se esforzarán contra él como un rey dispuesto para la batalla,
25Por cuanto él extendió su mano contra Dios, Y se portó con soberbia contra el Todopoderoso.
26Corrió contra él con cuello erguido, Con la espesa barrera de sus escudos.
27Porque la gordura cubrió su rostro, E hizo pliegues sobre sus ijares;
28Y habitó las ciudades asoladas, Las casas inhabitadas, Que estaban en ruinas.
29No prosperará, ni durarán sus riquezas, Ni extenderá por la tierra su hermosura.
30No escapará de las tinieblas; La llama secará sus ramas, Y con el aliento de su boca perecerá.
31No confíe el iluso en la vanidad, Porque ella será su recompensa.
32Él será cortado antes de su tiempo, Y sus renuevos no reverdecerán.
33Perderá su agraz como la vid, Y derramará su flor como el olivo.
34Porque la congregación de los impíos será asolada, Y fuego consumirá las tiendas de soborno.
35Concibieron dolor, dieron a luz iniquidad, Y en sus entrañas traman engaño.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
Versículo 4
I. fear--reverence for God (Job 4:6; Psa 2:11).
Versículo 5
II. The sophistry of thine own speeches proves thy guilt.
Versículo 6
III. No pious man would utter such sentiments.
Versículo 7
IV. That is, Art thou wisdom personified? Wisdom existed before the hills; that is, the eternal Son o…
Versículo 8
V. secret--rather, "Wast thou a listener in the secret council of God?" The Hebrew means properly th…
Versículo 9
VI. in us--or, "with us," Hebraism for "we are aware of."
Versículo 10
VII. On our side, thinking with us are the aged. Job had admitted that wisdom is with them (Job 12:12)…
Versículo 11
VIII. consolations--namely, the revelation which Eliphaz had stated as a consolatory reproof to Job, an…
Versículo 12
IX. wink--that is, why do thy eyes evince pride? (Pro 6:13; Psa 35:19).
Versículo 13
X. That is, frettest against God and lettest fall rash words.
Versículo 14
XI. Eliphaz repeats the revelation (Job 4:17) in substance, but using Job's own words (see on Job 14:…
Versículo 15
XII. Repeated from Job 4:18; "servants" there are "saints" here; namely, holy angels.
Versículo 16
XIII. filthy--in Arabic "sour" (Psa 14:3; Psa 53:3), corrupted from his original purity.
Versículo 17
XIV. In direct contradiction of Job's position (Job 12:6, &c.), that the lot of the wicked was the mos…
Versículo 18
XV. Rather, "and which as handed down from their fathers, they have not concealed."
Versículo 19
16. Eliphaz speaks like a genuine Arab when he boasts that his ancestors had ever possessed the land …
Versículo 20
17. travaileth--rather, "trembleth of himself," though there is no real danger [UMBREIT].
Versículo 21
18. An evil conscience conceives alarm at every sudden sound, though it be in a time of peace ("prosp…
Versículo 22
19. darkness--namely, danger or calamity. Glancing at Job, who despaired of restoration: in contrast …
Versículo 23
20. Wandereth in anxious search for bread. Famine in Old Testament depicts sore need (Isa 5:13). Cont…
Versículo 24
21. prevail--break upon him suddenly and terribly, as a king, &c. (Pro 6:11).
Versículo 25
22. stretcheth . . . hand--wielding the spear, as a bold rebel against God (Job 9:4; Isa 27:4).
Versículo 26
23. on his neck--rather, "with outstretched neck," namely, that of the rebel [UMBREIT] (Psa 75:5).
Versículo 27
24. The well-nourished body of the rebel is the sign of his prosperity.
Versículo 28
25. The class of wicked here described is that of robbers who plunder "cities," and seize on the hous…
Versículo 29
26. Rather, he shall not increase his riches; he has reached his highest point; his prosperity shall …
Versículo 30
27. depart--that is, escape (Job 15:22-23).
Versículo 31
28. Rather, "let him not trust in vanity or he will be deceived," &c.
Versículo 32
29. Literally, "it (the tree to which he is compared, Job 15:30, or else his life) shall not be fille…
Versículo 33
30. Images of incompleteness. The loss of the unripe grapes is poetically made the vine tree's own ac…
Versículo 34
31. Rather, The binding together of the hypocrites (wicked) shall be fruitless [UMBREIT].
Versículo 35
32. Bitter irony, illustrating the "unfruitfulness" (Job 15:34) of the wicked. Their conceptions and …