Antiguo Testamento

Job — Capítulo 22

When suffering comes to us, we often ask why. People sometimes say it’s because the sufferer did something wrong. The book of Job examines the suffering of one man who suffered precisely because he was blameless. Job’s friends supposed that he was guilty of some unknown sin. They tried to persuade him to repent, but Job knew he hadn’t sinned, so he questioned God. Finally, God appeared, but he …

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Texto — Reina-Valera 1960

1Respondió Elifaz temanita, y dijo:

2¿Traerá el hombre provecho a Dios? Al contrario, para sí mismo es provechoso el hombre sabio.

3¿Tiene contentamiento el Omnipotente en que tú seas justificado, O provecho de que tú hagas perfectos tus caminos?

4¿Acaso te castiga, O viene a juicio contigo, a causa de tu piedad?

5Por cierto tu malicia es grande, Y tus maldades no tienen fin.

6Porque sacaste prenda a tus hermanos sin causa, Y despojaste de sus ropas a los desnudos.

7No diste de beber agua al cansado, Y detuviste el pan al hambriento.

8Pero el hombre pudiente tuvo la tierra, Y habitó en ella el distinguido.

9A las viudas enviaste vacías, Y los brazos de los huérfanos fueron quebrados.

10Por tanto, hay lazos alrededor de ti, Y te turba espanto repentino;

11O tinieblas, para que no veas, Y abundancia de agua te cubre.

12¿No está Dios en la altura de los cielos? Mira lo encumbrado de las estrellas, cuán elevadas están.

13¿Y dirás tú: Qué sabe Dios? ¿Cómo juzgará a través de la oscuridad?

14Las nubes le rodearon, y no ve; Y por el circuito del cielo se pasea.

15¿Quieres tú seguir la senda antigua Que pisaron los hombres perversos,

16Los cuales fueron cortados antes de tiempo, Cuyo fundamento fue como un río derramado?

17Decían a Dios: Apártate de nosotros. ¿Y qué les había hecho el Omnipotente?

18Les había colmado de bienes sus casas. Pero sea el consejo de ellos lejos de mí.

19Verán los justos y se gozarán; Y el inocente los escarnecerá, diciendo:

20Fueron destruidos nuestros adversarios, Y el fuego consumió lo que de ellos quedó.

21Vuelve ahora en amistad con él, y tendrás paz; Y por ello te vendrá bien.

22Toma ahora la ley de su boca, Y pon sus palabras en tu corazón.

23Si te volvieres al Omnipotente, serás edificado; Alejarás de tu tienda la aflicción;

24Tendrás más oro que tierra, Y como piedras de arroyos oro de Ofir;

25El Todopoderoso será tu defensa, Y tendrás plata en abundancia.

26Porque entonces te deleitarás en el Omnipotente, Y alzarás a Dios tu rostro.

27Orarás a él, y él te oirá; Y tú pagarás tus votos.

28Determinarás asimismo una cosa, y te será firme, Y sobre tus caminos resplandecerá luz.

29Cuando fueren abatidos, dirás tú: Enaltecimiento habrá; Y Dios salvará al humilde de ojos.

30Él libertará al inocente, Y por la limpieza de tus manos este será librado.

TYNDALE OPEN STUDY NOTES

Versículo 1

I. 22:1–26:14 In this third round of speeches, Job’s friends explicitly accuse Job of being among th…

22:1–26:14 In this third round of speeches, Job’s friends explicitly accuse Job of being among the wicked and sharing their fate.

Versículo 2

II. 22:2-3 Eliphaz did not understand that God would gain pleasure from Job’s righteousness (1:8; 2:3…

22:2-3 Eliphaz did not understand that God would gain pleasure from Job’s righteousness (1:8; 2:3), as he does from every righteous person (1 Chr 29:17; Ps 147:10-11; Prov 11:1, 20; 12:22). God would also gain glory from Job’s steadfast faith, which emphasized the lie behind Satan’s challenge (Job 1:9-12; 2:4-6). • Job steadfastly claimed that he was perfect (23:10-12), as did God himself (1:1, 8; 2:3).

Versículo 6

III. 22:6 Demanding clothing as security for lent money was forbidden by the law and condemned by the …

22:6 Demanding clothing as security for lent money was forbidden by the law and condemned by the prophets (Exod 22:26-27; Deut 24:10-13; Ezek 18:7-8; Amos 2:8). In contrast, Job had provided clothing for the poor (Job 31:19-20).

Versículo 9

IV. 22:9 The Old Testament gives Israel the responsibility of caring for widows and orphans (Deut 10:…

22:9 The Old Testament gives Israel the responsibility of caring for widows and orphans (Deut 10:18; 14:29) and repeatedly condemns their neglect as the worst of social evils (Exod 22:22-24; Deut 27:19). Job agreed that it was wicked (Job 24:3, 21) but claimed that he was innocent (29:12-13; 31:16-18, 21).

Versículo 12

V. 22:12-14 That’s why: Job had not claimed that God can’t see, but others have (Pss 10:11; 73:11; 9…

22:12-14 That’s why: Job had not claimed that God can’t see, but others have (Pss 10:11; 73:11; 94:7).

Versículo 18

VI. 22:18 I will have nothing to do with that kind of thinking: Eliphaz threw Job’s words back at him…

22:18 I will have nothing to do with that kind of thinking: Eliphaz threw Job’s words back at him (21:16b).

Versículo 19

VII. 22:19-20 The righteous will be happy to see the wicked destroyed: They will be glad to see justic…

22:19-20 The righteous will be happy to see the wicked destroyed: They will be glad to see justice done and injustices avenged (see also Ps 58:10-11; Rev 19:1-4). Eliphaz’s sentiment neglected God’s desire that sinful people repent (see Ezek 33:11).

Versículo 22

VIII. 22:22 The term instructions (Hebrew torah, “law,” Deut 17:11), used in Job only here, frequently …

22:22 The term instructions (Hebrew torah, “law,” Deut 17:11), used in Job only here, frequently refers to the Pentateuch (Genesis—Deuteronomy). • Listen . . . store: See Deut 4:1-2; 6:6-9; Ps 119:11; Prov 2:1-9. Job had done this (Job 23:12).

Versículo 23

IX. 22:23 return to the Almighty: Bildad (8:5-6) and Zophar (11:13-14) had already misapplied this bi…

22:23 return to the Almighty: Bildad (8:5-6) and Zophar (11:13-14) had already misapplied this biblical principle (Isa 55:6-7; Hos 14:1-2; Zech 1:3; Acts 26:20), and now Eliphaz also misapplies it.

Versículo 24

X. 22:24 precious gold (literally Ophir): Ophir was probably located in southern Arabia (see 1 Kgs 9…

22:24 precious gold (literally Ophir): Ophir was probably located in southern Arabia (see 1 Kgs 9:28; 22:48). The gold of Ophir was the standard in fine gold (Isa 13:12); queens wore it at weddings (Ps 45:9).

Versículo 25

XI. 22:25 God promises to be his people’s treasure (Ps 16:5; Isa 33:6; Matt 19:21; Mark 10:21); altho…

22:25 God promises to be his people’s treasure (Ps 16:5; Isa 33:6; Matt 19:21; Mark 10:21); although they possess nothing, they will be rich (2 Cor 6:10; Jas 2:5).

Versículo 27

XII. 22:27 Ironically, Job will pray, God will hear, and Eliphaz will reap the benefits (42:8). • you …

22:27 Ironically, Job will pray, God will hear, and Eliphaz will reap the benefits (42:8). • you will fulfill your vows: Vows were often stimulated by repentance and forgiveness (Hos 14:2; Jon 1:16; 2:9) and when seeking divine intervention (Judg 11:29-40; 1 Sam 1:1-28). Vows are binding (Num 30:2; Deut 23:23; Pss 22:25; 61:5, 8; 116:14, 18; Eccl 5:4-5).

Versículo 29

XIII. 22:29 This difficult text probably conveys the effectiveness of a righteous man’s prayer. The pri…

22:29 This difficult text probably conveys the effectiveness of a righteous man’s prayer. The principle (Pss 34:15, 17; 145:18; Prov 15:8, 29; Jas 5:16) is illustrated throughout Scripture (see, e.g., Gen 18:23-32; 19:29; 20:7, 17; 32:28; Exod 9:28-32; 17:11; 32:10-14; Rom 5:19).

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Job — Capítulo 22