ADDRESS TO JOB, AS (Job 32:1-22) TO THE FRIENDS. (Job 33:1-33) mouth--rather, "palate," whereby the taste discerns. Every man speaks with his mouth, but few, as Elihu, try their words with discrimination first, and on…
1Por tanto, Job, oye ahora mis razones, Y escucha todas mis palabras.
2He aquí yo abriré ahora mi boca, Y mi lengua hablará en mi garganta.
3Mis razones declararán la rectitud de mi corazón, Y lo que saben mis labios, lo hablarán con sinceridad.
4El espíritu de Dios me hizo, Y el soplo del Omnipotente me dio vida.
5Respóndeme si puedes; Ordena tus palabras, ponte en pie.
6Heme aquí a mí en lugar de Dios, conforme a tu dicho; De barro fui yo también formado.
7He aquí, mi terror no te espantará, Ni mi mano se agravará sobre ti.
8De cierto tú dijiste a oídos míos, Y yo oí la voz de tus palabras que decían:
9Yo soy limpio y sin defecto; Soy inocente, y no hay maldad en mí.
10He aquí que él buscó reproches contra mí, Y me tiene por su enemigo;
11Puso mis pies en el cepo, Y vigiló todas mis sendas.
12He aquí, en esto no has hablado justamente; Yo te responderé que mayor es Dios que el hombre.
13¿Por qué contiendes contra él? Porque él no da cuenta de ninguna de sus razones.
14Sin embargo, en una o en dos maneras habla Dios; Pero el hombre no entiende.
15Por sueño, en visión nocturna, Cuando el sueño cae sobre los hombres, Cuando se adormecen sobre el lecho,
16Entonces revela al oído de los hombres, Y les señala su consejo,
17Para quitar al hombre de su obra, Y apartar del varón la soberbia.
18Detendrá su alma del sepulcro, Y su vida de que perezca a espada.
19También sobre su cama es castigado Con dolor fuerte en todos sus huesos,
20Que le hace que su vida aborrezca el pan, Y su alma la comida suave.
21Su carne desfallece, de manera que no se ve, Y sus huesos, que antes no se veían, aparecen.
22Su alma se acerca al sepulcro, Y su vida a los que causan la muerte.
23Si tuviese cerca de él Algún elocuente mediador muy escogido, Que anuncie al hombre su deber;
24Que le diga que Dios tuvo de él misericordia, Que lo libró de descender al sepulcro, Que halló redención;
25Su carne será más tierna que la del niño, Volverá a los días de su juventud.
26Orará a Dios, y este le amará, Y verá su faz con júbilo; Y restaurará al hombre su justicia.
27Él mira sobre los hombres; y al que dijere: Pequé, y pervertí lo recto, Y no me ha aprovechado,
28Dios redimirá su alma para que no pase al sepulcro, Y su vida se verá en luz.
29He aquí, todas estas cosas hace Dios Dos y tres veces con el hombre,
30Para apartar su alma del sepulcro, Y para iluminarlo con la luz de los vivientes.
31Escucha, Job, y óyeme; Calla, y yo hablaré.
32Si tienes razones, respóndeme; Habla, porque yo te quiero justificar.
33Y si no, óyeme tú a mí; Calla, y te enseñaré sabiduría.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
I
Versículo 3
I. I will speak according to my inward conviction.
I will speak according to my inward conviction.
clearly--rather, "purely"; sincerely, not distorting the truth through passion, as the friends did.
II
Versículo 4
II. The Spirit of God hath made me--as He did thee: latter clause of Job 33:6 (Gen 2:7). Therefore th…
The Spirit of God hath made me--as He did thee: latter clause of Job 33:6 (Gen 2:7). Therefore thou needest not fear me, as thou wouldest God (Job 33:7; Job 9:34). On the other hand, "the breath of the Almighty hath inspired me" (as Job 32:8); not as English Version, "given me life"; therefore "I am according to thy wish (Job 9:32-33) in God's stead" to thee; a "daysman," umpire, or mediator, between God and thee. So Elihu was designed by the Holy Ghost to be a type of Jesus Christ (Job 33:23-26).
III
Versículo 5
III. Images from a court of justice.
Images from a court of justice.
stand up--alluding to Job's words (Job 30:20).
IV
Versículo 6
IV. (See on Job 33:4; Job 31:35; Job 13:3, Job 13:20-21).
(See on Job 33:4; Job 31:35; Job 13:3, Job 13:20-21).
formed--Though acting as God's representative, I am but a creature, like thyself. Arabic, "pressed together," as a mass of clay by the potter, in forming a vessel [UMBREIT]. Hebrew, "cut off," as the portion taken from the clay to form it [MAURER].
V
Versículo 7
V. hand--alluding to Job's words (Job 13:21).
hand--alluding to Job's words (Job 13:21).
VI
Versículo 8
VI. thy words-- (Job 10:7; Job 16:17; Job 23:11-12; Job 27:5-6; Job 29:14). In Job 9:30; Job 13:23, J…
thy words-- (Job 10:7; Job 16:17; Job 23:11-12; Job 27:5-6; Job 29:14). In Job 9:30; Job 13:23, Job had acknowledged sin; but the general spirit of his words was to maintain himself to be "clean," and to charge God with injustice. He went too far on the opposite side in opposing the friends' false charge of hypocrisy. Even the godly, though willing to confess themselves sinners in general, often dislike sin in particular to be brought as a charge against them. Affliction is therefore needed to bring them to feel that sin in them deserves even worse than they suffer and that God does them no injustice. Then at last humbled under God they find, affliction is for their real good, and so at last it is taken away either here, or at least at death. To teach this is Elihu's mission.
X. in this--view of God and His government. It cannot be that God should jealously "watch" man, thou…
in this--view of God and His government. It cannot be that God should jealously "watch" man, though "spotless," as an "enemy," or as one afraid of him as an equal. For "God is greater than man!" There must be sin in man, even though he be no hypocrite, which needs correction by suffering for the sufferer's good.
XI
Versículo 13
XI. (Isa 45:9).
(Isa 45:9).
his matters--ways. Our part is, not to "strive" with God, but to submit. To believe it is right because He does it, not because we see all the reasons for His doing it.
XII
Versículo 14
XII. Translate, "Yet, man regardeth it not"; or rather, as UMBREIT, "Yea, twice (He repeats the warnin…
Translate, "Yet, man regardeth it not"; or rather, as UMBREIT, "Yea, twice (He repeats the warning)--if man gives no heed" to the first warning. Elihu implies that God's reason for sending affliction is because, when God has communicated His will in various ways, man in prosperity has not heeded it; God therefore must try what affliction will effect (Joh 15:2; Psa 62:11; Isa 28:10, Isa 28:13).
XIII
Versículo 15
XIII. slumberings--light is opposed to "deep sleep." Elihu has in view Eliphaz (Job 4:13), and also Job…
slumberings--light is opposed to "deep sleep." Elihu has in view Eliphaz (Job 4:13), and also Job himself (Job 7:14). "Dreams" in sleep, and "visions" of actual apparitions, were among the ways whereby God then spake to man (Gen 20:3).
XIV
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XIV. Literally, "sealeth (their ears) to Himself by warnings," that is, with the sureness and secrecy …
Literally, "sealeth (their ears) to Himself by warnings," that is, with the sureness and secrecy of a seal He reveals His warnings [UMBREIT]. To seal up securely (Job 37:7).
XV
Versículo 17
XV. purpose--Margin, "work." So Job 36:9. So "business" in a bad sense (Sa1 20:19). Elihu alludes to …
purpose--Margin, "work." So Job 36:9. So "business" in a bad sense (Sa1 20:19). Elihu alludes to Job's words (Job 17:11). "Pride," an open "pit" (Job 33:18) which God hides or covers up, lest man should fall into it. Even the godly need to learn the lesson which trials teach, to "humble themselves under the mighty hand of God."
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Versículo 18
16. his soul--his life.
his soul--his life.
the pit--the grave; a symbol of hell.
perishing by the sword--that is, a violent death; in the Old Testament a symbol of the future punishment of the ungodly.
17
Versículo 19
17. When man does not heed warnings of the night, he is chastened, &c. The new thought suggested by E…
When man does not heed warnings of the night, he is chastened, &c. The new thought suggested by Elihu is that affliction is disciplinary (Job 36:10); for the good of the godly.
multitude--so the Margin, Hebrew (Keri). Better with the text (Chetib), "And with the perpetual (strong) contest of his bones"; the never-resting fever in his bones (Psa 38:3) [UMBREIT].
18
Versículo 20
18. life--that is, the appetite, which ordinarily sustains "life" (Job 38:39; Psa 107:18; Ecc 12:5). …
life--that is, the appetite, which ordinarily sustains "life" (Job 38:39; Psa 107:18; Ecc 12:5). The taking away of desire for food by sickness symbolizes the removal by affliction of lust, for things which foster the spiritual fever of pride.
soul--desire.
19
Versículo 21
19. His flesh once prominent "can no more be seen." His bones once not seen now appear prominent.
His flesh once prominent "can no more be seen." His bones once not seen now appear prominent.
stick out--literally, "are bare." The Margin, Hebrew (Keri) reading. The text (Chetib) reads it a noun "(are become) bareness." The Keri was no doubt an explanatory reading of transcribers.
20
Versículo 22
20. destroyers--angels of death commissioned by God to end man's life (Sa2 24:16; Psa 78:49). The dea…
destroyers--angels of death commissioned by God to end man's life (Sa2 24:16; Psa 78:49). The death pains personified may, however, be meant; so "gnawers" (see on Job 30:17).
21
Versículo 23
21. Elihu refers to himself as the divinely-sent (Job 32:8; Job 33:6) "messenger," the "interpreter" …
Elihu refers to himself as the divinely-sent (Job 32:8; Job 33:6) "messenger," the "interpreter" to explain to Job and vindicate God's righteousness; such a one Eliphaz had denied that Job could look for (Job 5:1), and Job (Job 9:33) had wished for such a "daysman" or umpire between him and God. The "messenger" of good is antithetical to the "destroyers" (Job 33:23).
with him--if there be vouchsafed to the sufferer. The office of the interpreter is stated "to show unto man God's uprightness" in His dealings; or, as UMBREIT, "man's upright course towards God" (Pro 14:2). The former is better; Job maintained his own "uprightness" (Job 16:17; Job 27:5-6); Elihu on the contrary maintains God's, and that man's true uprightness lies in submission to God. "One among a thousand" is a man rarely to be found. So Jesus Christ (Sol 5:10). Elihu, the God-sent mediator of a temporal deliverance, is a type of the God-man Jesus Christ the Mediator of eternal deliverance: "the messenger of the covenant" (Mal 3:1). This is the wonderful work of the Holy Ghost, that persons and events move in their own sphere in such a way as unconsciously to shadow forth Him, whose "testimony is the Spirit of prophecy"; as the same point may be center of a small and of a vastly larger concentric circle.
22
Versículo 24
22. Apodosis to Job 33:23.
Apodosis to Job 33:23.
he--God.
Deliver--literally, "redeem"; in it and "ransom" there is reference to the consideration, on account of which God pardons and relieves the sufferers; here it is primarily the intercession of Elihu. But the language is too strong for its full meaning to be exhausted by this. The Holy Ghost has suggested language which receives its full realization only in the "eternal redemption found" by God in the price paid by Jesus Christ for it; that is, His blood and meritorious intercession (Heb 9:12). "Obtained," literally, "found"; implying the earnest zeal, wisdom, and faithfulness of the finder, and the newness and joyousness of the finding. Jesus Christ could not but have found it, but still His seeking it was needed [BENGEL], (Luk 15:8). God the Father, is the Finder (Psa 89:19). Jesus Christ the Redeemer, to whom He saith, Redeem (so Hebrew) him from going, &c. (Co2 5:19).
ransom--used in a general sense by Elihu, but meant by the Holy Ghost in its strict sense as applied to Jesus Christ, of a price paid for deliverance (Exo 21:30), an atonement (that is, means of selling at once, that is, reconciling "two" who are estranged), a covering, as of the ark with pitch, typical of what covers us sinners from wrath (Gen 6:14; Psa 32:1). The pit is primarily here the grave (Isa 38:17), but the spiritual pit is mainly shadowed forth (Zac 9:11).
23
Versículo 25
23. Effects of restoration to God's favor; literally, to Job a temporal revival; spiritually, an eter…
Effects of restoration to God's favor; literally, to Job a temporal revival; spiritually, an eternal regeneration. The striking words cannot be restricted to their temporal meaning, as used by Elihu (Pe1 1:11-12).
his flesh shall be fresher than a child's--so Naaman, Kg2 5:14, spiritually, Joh 3:3-7.
24
Versículo 26
24. Job shall no longer pray to God, as he complains, in vain (Job 23:3, Job 23:8-9). True especially…
Job shall no longer pray to God, as he complains, in vain (Job 23:3, Job 23:8-9). True especially to the redeemed in Jesus Christ (Joh 16:23-27).
he--Job.
shall see his face--or, God shall make Job to see His face [MAURER]. God shall no longer "hide His face" (Job 13:24). True to the believer now (Joh 14:21-22); eternally (Psa 17:15; Joh 17:24).
his--God's
righteousness--God will again make the restored Job no longer ("I perverted . . . right," Job 33:27) doubt God's justice, but to justify Him in His dealings. The penitent justifies God (Psa 51:4). So the believer is made to see God's righteousness in Jesus Christ (Isa 45:24; Isa 46:13).
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Versículo 27
25. he looketh--God. Rather, with UMBREIT, "Now he (the restored penitent) singeth joyfully (answerin…
he looketh--God. Rather, with UMBREIT, "Now he (the restored penitent) singeth joyfully (answering to "joy," Job 33:26; Psa 51:12) before men, and saith," &c. (Pro 25:20; Psa 66:16; Psa 116:14).
perverted--made the straight crooked: as Job had misrepresented God's character.
profited--literally, "was made even" to me; rather, "My punishment was not commensurate with my sin" (so Zophar, Job 11:6); the reverse of what Job heretofore said (Job 16:17; Psa 103:10; Ezr 9:13).
26
Versículo 28
26. (See on Job 33:24); rather, as Hebrew text (English Version reads as the Margin, Hebrew, Keri, "h…
(See on Job 33:24); rather, as Hebrew text (English Version reads as the Margin, Hebrew, Keri, "his soul, his life"), "He hath delivered my soul . . . my life." Continuation of the penitent's testimony to the people.
light-- (Job 33:30; Job 3:16, Job 3:20; Psa 56:13; Ecc 11:7).
27
Versículo 29
27. Margin, "twice and thrice," alluding to Job 33:14; once, by visions, Job 33:15-17; secondly, by a…
Margin, "twice and thrice," alluding to Job 33:14; once, by visions, Job 33:15-17; secondly, by afflictions, Job 33:19-22; now, by the "messenger," thirdly, Job 33:23.
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Versículo 30
28. Referring to Job 33:28 (Psa 50:13).
Referring to Job 33:28 (Psa 50:13).
29
Versículo 32
29. justify--to do thee justice; and, if I can, consistently with it, to declare thee innocent. At Jo…
justify--to do thee justice; and, if I can, consistently with it, to declare thee innocent. At Job 33:33 Elihu pauses for a reply; then proceeds in Job 34:1.
Next: Job Chapter 34
Antiguo Testamento
Job — Capítulo 33
ADDRESS TO JOB, AS (Job 32:1-22) TO THE FRIENDS. (Job 33:1-33) mouth--rather, "palate," whereby the taste discerns. Every man speaks with his mouth, but few, as Elihu, try their words with discrimination first, and on…
Texto — Reina-Valera 1960
1Por tanto, Job, oye ahora mis razones, Y escucha todas mis palabras.
2He aquí yo abriré ahora mi boca, Y mi lengua hablará en mi garganta.
3Mis razones declararán la rectitud de mi corazón, Y lo que saben mis labios, lo hablarán con sinceridad.
4El espíritu de Dios me hizo, Y el soplo del Omnipotente me dio vida.
5Respóndeme si puedes; Ordena tus palabras, ponte en pie.
6Heme aquí a mí en lugar de Dios, conforme a tu dicho; De barro fui yo también formado.
7He aquí, mi terror no te espantará, Ni mi mano se agravará sobre ti.
8De cierto tú dijiste a oídos míos, Y yo oí la voz de tus palabras que decían:
9Yo soy limpio y sin defecto; Soy inocente, y no hay maldad en mí.
10He aquí que él buscó reproches contra mí, Y me tiene por su enemigo;
11Puso mis pies en el cepo, Y vigiló todas mis sendas.
12He aquí, en esto no has hablado justamente; Yo te responderé que mayor es Dios que el hombre.
13¿Por qué contiendes contra él? Porque él no da cuenta de ninguna de sus razones.
14Sin embargo, en una o en dos maneras habla Dios; Pero el hombre no entiende.
15Por sueño, en visión nocturna, Cuando el sueño cae sobre los hombres, Cuando se adormecen sobre el lecho,
16Entonces revela al oído de los hombres, Y les señala su consejo,
17Para quitar al hombre de su obra, Y apartar del varón la soberbia.
18Detendrá su alma del sepulcro, Y su vida de que perezca a espada.
19También sobre su cama es castigado Con dolor fuerte en todos sus huesos,
20Que le hace que su vida aborrezca el pan, Y su alma la comida suave.
21Su carne desfallece, de manera que no se ve, Y sus huesos, que antes no se veían, aparecen.
22Su alma se acerca al sepulcro, Y su vida a los que causan la muerte.
23Si tuviese cerca de él Algún elocuente mediador muy escogido, Que anuncie al hombre su deber;
24Que le diga que Dios tuvo de él misericordia, Que lo libró de descender al sepulcro, Que halló redención;
25Su carne será más tierna que la del niño, Volverá a los días de su juventud.
26Orará a Dios, y este le amará, Y verá su faz con júbilo; Y restaurará al hombre su justicia.
27Él mira sobre los hombres; y al que dijere: Pequé, y pervertí lo recto, Y no me ha aprovechado,
28Dios redimirá su alma para que no pase al sepulcro, Y su vida se verá en luz.
29He aquí, todas estas cosas hace Dios Dos y tres veces con el hombre,
30Para apartar su alma del sepulcro, Y para iluminarlo con la luz de los vivientes.
31Escucha, Job, y óyeme; Calla, y yo hablaré.
32Si tienes razones, respóndeme; Habla, porque yo te quiero justificar.
33Y si no, óyeme tú a mí; Calla, y te enseñaré sabiduría.
JAMIESON-FAUSSET-BROWN BIBLE COMMENTARY
Versículo 3
I. I will speak according to my inward conviction.
Versículo 4
II. The Spirit of God hath made me--as He did thee: latter clause of Job 33:6 (Gen 2:7). Therefore th…
Versículo 5
III. Images from a court of justice.
Versículo 6
IV. (See on Job 33:4; Job 31:35; Job 13:3, Job 13:20-21).
Versículo 7
V. hand--alluding to Job's words (Job 13:21).
Versículo 8
VI. thy words-- (Job 10:7; Job 16:17; Job 23:11-12; Job 27:5-6; Job 29:14). In Job 9:30; Job 13:23, J…
Versículo 9
VII. clean--spotless.
Versículo 10
VIII. occasions--for hostility; literally, "enmities" (Job 13:24; Job 16:9; Job 19:11; Job 30:21).
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IX. (Job 13:27).
Versículo 12
X. in this--view of God and His government. It cannot be that God should jealously "watch" man, thou…
Versículo 13
XI. (Isa 45:9).
Versículo 14
XII. Translate, "Yet, man regardeth it not"; or rather, as UMBREIT, "Yea, twice (He repeats the warnin…
Versículo 15
XIII. slumberings--light is opposed to "deep sleep." Elihu has in view Eliphaz (Job 4:13), and also Job…
Versículo 16
XIV. Literally, "sealeth (their ears) to Himself by warnings," that is, with the sureness and secrecy …
Versículo 17
XV. purpose--Margin, "work." So Job 36:9. So "business" in a bad sense (Sa1 20:19). Elihu alludes to …
Versículo 18
16. his soul--his life.
Versículo 19
17. When man does not heed warnings of the night, he is chastened, &c. The new thought suggested by E…
Versículo 20
18. life--that is, the appetite, which ordinarily sustains "life" (Job 38:39; Psa 107:18; Ecc 12:5). …
Versículo 21
19. His flesh once prominent "can no more be seen." His bones once not seen now appear prominent.
Versículo 22
20. destroyers--angels of death commissioned by God to end man's life (Sa2 24:16; Psa 78:49). The dea…
Versículo 23
21. Elihu refers to himself as the divinely-sent (Job 32:8; Job 33:6) "messenger," the "interpreter" …
Versículo 24
22. Apodosis to Job 33:23.
Versículo 25
23. Effects of restoration to God's favor; literally, to Job a temporal revival; spiritually, an eter…
Versículo 26
24. Job shall no longer pray to God, as he complains, in vain (Job 23:3, Job 23:8-9). True especially…
Versículo 27
25. he looketh--God. Rather, with UMBREIT, "Now he (the restored penitent) singeth joyfully (answerin…
Versículo 28
26. (See on Job 33:24); rather, as Hebrew text (English Version reads as the Margin, Hebrew, Keri, "h…
Versículo 29
27. Margin, "twice and thrice," alluding to Job 33:14; once, by visions, Job 33:15-17; secondly, by a…
Versículo 30
28. Referring to Job 33:28 (Psa 50:13).
Versículo 32
29. justify--to do thee justice; and, if I can, consistently with it, to declare thee innocent. At Jo…