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Discover the Arts! Each day a different image from the Literary, Performing, or Visual Arts representing a portion of Scripture plus an explanation with links 2018 April 14
 Portrait of the De Moucheron Family (1563) Cornelis de Zeeuw (fl. 1558-1569) Dutch and Flemish Renaissance Style Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, Netherlands Image Source: Web Gallery of Art [ Illustration: Repeatedly, Job made reference to the fact that the wicked are often prosperous, well fed, and comfortable, as was the case (materially, not morally) with the Bourgeoisie family in today's painting. ] SPECIAL NOTE: [ I will again be working through the Scriptures from Genesis to Revelation. I will be adding links, resources, images, and the like, upgrading the former work-through which began with the 2013-10-12 posting which can be found, along with the full Genesis to Revelation postings, in the Archive Page. Postings will be at midnight Eastern Time, as I am able. However, no chapters will be skipped, even though a posting may be late. And all postings will be housed in the Archive Page. ] Explanation: Job 21 contains Job's answer to Zophar's second accusation. Job began his answer to Zophar's second accusation by asking him and the others to listen diligently to him and afterward to mock on. He said that his complaint was not to man, (implying that it was to God). He told his friends that they should be astonished at his affliction and lay their hand upon their mouth. Indeed, fear and trembling had seized upon Job, (as it should upon them). He then sought to correct their false impression about the fate of the wicked (1-7). He said that the wicked became old and mighty, that their offspring were secure, and that the rod of God did not rest upon their houses. He noted that their domestic animals were fruitful. He stated that their children went forth like a flock, dancing, playing music, spending their days in wealth, and going down in a moment (meaning, perhaps, without suffering) to the grave. They tell God to depart from them. They neither desire to know him nor to serve him; and they believe that it is unprofitable to pray to him. They prosper; but Job does not enter into their counsel (8-16). Job, though he acknowledged that the wicked prosper in this life, also acknowledged that they are often punished in this life. He said that often their candle is put out, and they have destruction and sorrow. They are as stubble and chaff before the wind and the storm. God judges their children before their eyes. They are destroyed; they drink the wrath of the Almighty. Their pleasure ceases when they die in the midst of their days (17-21). Job then reinforces his prior statements by setting forth a series of contrasts, showing how the wicked live and die. He prefaces these remarks by acknowledging that God's knowledge (or judgment) is superior, even to those who are high, (in deciding whether the wicked live and die well or poorly). Job notes that one dies "in his full strength, being wholly at ease and quiet," and well-off physically. Another dies in the bitterness of his soul and never experiences pleasure. But both lie down in the dust; and worms cover them (22-26). Job then says that he knows the thoughts of his friends and their devices (clever arguments) against him because they insist that the houses and the tents of the mighty (princes) and the wicked have vanished. So he asks them if they have not heard from those who travel the roads, (and, by implication, know many in the places they visit), that evil men are spared from calamity and wrath; that no one rebukes them; that no one repays them for their evil; that when they are carried to their grave they are guarded even there. Their graves are restful. All mankind follows them; and those who went before them are innumerable (27-33). Job concludes his argument with a question and a statement: "How then will you comfort me with empty nothings? There is nothing left of your answers but falsehood" (34). [ Sermons: Joseph Pipa. Various. ] Bile Chronologies -- Genesis to Revelation [Traditional Patriarchal Chronology. Judges Period Chronology 1. Judges Period Chronology 2. Kings of Judah and Israel #1. Kings of Judah and Israel #2]. [Intertestamental Period Chronology 1. Intertestamental Period Chronology 2. Intertestamental Period Chronology 3. Intertestamental Period Chronology 4. Intertestamental Period Chronology 5.] [New Testament Chronology 1. New Testament Chronology 2. New Testament Chronology 3. New Testament Chronology 4. New Testament Chronology 5.] RESOURCES PLEASE NOTE: Use the resources on this and other sites thoughtfully, particularly the commentaries and encyclopedias. I have attempted to list conservative, scholarly resources. However, some providers use liberal or liberal-influenced commentaries such as the Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges (in Bible Hub). Such commentaries are undoubtedly included by the provider for the wealth of useful information and comments which they provide. By consulting several commentaries, it should be fairly easy to sort out the wheat from the chaff. If, however, you would like personal assistance, write to me at AD LIB ARTS EMAIL. [ THEMATICALLY AND CHRONOLOGICALLY RELATED SCRIPTURES: Job 21: Job 20 ]. [8] Psalm 17:14; Job 15:34; Job 18:19; Job 20:10. [9] Job 20:26; Job 18:15. [11-12] Job 15:29-33. [32] Job 5:26. -- From Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers ] [ CHRONOLOGY: GENERAL. Patriarchs (Traditional). Judges # 1. Judges # 2. Kings # 1. Kings # 2. Prophets # 1. Prophets # 2. NT # 1. NT # 2. NT # 3. ] [ MAPS: Maps # 1. Maps # 2. Maps # 3. Maps # 4. Maps # 5. ] [ COMMENTARIES, ETC: GENERAL: Bible Study Tools; Bible Hub: Study Light; Blue Letter Bible // PSALMS: Monergism: Precept Austin: The Treasury of David; John Gill; John Calvin - Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] [ MUSIC: GENERAL: The Cyber Hymnal // PSALMS: Genevan Psalter (Instrumental). VARIOUS ARTISTS: Micha'el Ben David. Sons of Korah. Fernando Ortega. Janet Isaac Morrison. Music of the Bible Revealed - Suzanne Haik-Vantoura. Dr. David Erb. Gregorian Chants. ] HARMONY OF THE LAW GOSPEL HARMONIES Gospel Harmony - Summary | The Harmony of the Gospels - Augustine | Gospel Harmony Chart - Online Bible Greek Harmony of the Gospels - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF) | Gospel Harmony in English - Robertson - (Downloadable PDF) HEBREW AND GREEK INTERLINEAR BIBLES Job Detailed Outline The Book of Job (THE JUSTICE AND THE WISDOM OF THE COVENANT GOD) 2085 B.C., Uz The wisdom and blessing of exercising faith during undeserved suffering Job 21 Map 1: Bible Nations | Map 2: Empire of David and Solomon Map 3: Kingdoms of Judah and Israel | Post Exile Chronology. 2. The Debate About Job's Affliction (Job 2:11 - Job 37:24) b. Round 2 (Job 15:1 - Job 21:34) 1). Eliphaz Replies to Job (Job 15:1 - Job 15:35)
(Man is not pure, and wicked men {like you} suffer torment.) 2). Job Replies to Eliphaz (Job 16:1 - Job 17:16)
(You are miserable comforters.) 3). Bildad Replies to Job (Job 18:1 - Job 18:21)
(The lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.) 4). Job Replies to Bildad (Job 19:1 - Job 19:29)
(God has wronged me.) 5). Zophar Replies to Job (Job 20:1 - Job 20:29)
(The mirth of the wicked is brief.) 6). Job Replies to Zophar (Job 21:1 - Job 21:34)
(Some men are not judged for their wickedness, though some are.)
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