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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 15
 Andromache Mourning Hector (1783) Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825) Neoclassical Style Musee du Louvre, Paris, France Image Source: Web Gallery of Art [ Illustration: Today's painting depicts the plight of a widow and a fatherless child. It is the kind of affliction which, according to Eliphaz, Job supposedly brought upon the innocent. ] 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: In Job 22, Eliphaz begins the third and final series of dialogues between Job and his friends. Eliphaz began his accusation with rhetorical questions; he asked, in various ways whether a man could be profitable to God by being wise, or righteous, or perfect. The obvious answer was no (1-3). He then asks, ironically, (in the ESV) "Is it for your fear of him that he reproves you and enters into judgment with you?" Thereby Eliphaz states the obvious truth that God is not afflicting Job for his righteousness, i.e., his fear of God. However, by saying this, Eliphaz rejected all that Job had said in previous chapters about being afflicted in spite of his righteousness. Indeed, in Job 1:1, 1:8, 2:3, God himself affirmed Job's righteous, blameless character and said that he sent afflictions on Job "without cause." The theology of Eliphaz and Job's other two friends made no allowance for any such possibility (4). Eliphaz therefore accused Job of great wickedness and infinite iniquities (5). He then went quickly to specific accusations. He said Job had cheated people out of the pledge (or security deposit) which they had left with him as a guarantee for a loan. He accused Job of stripping the naked of their clothing -- a reference to the fact that clothing was sometimes left with a creditor as a security deposit. He said that Job had withheld water and food from the needy. Job, said Eliphaz, used his power to steal land. He sent widows away empty and broke the arms (i.e., enfeebled) the fatherless (6-9). It was for such reasons, according to Eliphaz, that snares, sudden fear, darkness, and floods of trouble had come upon Job (10-11). Eliphaz also accused Job of deluding himself into believing that God was too far away in heaven to know what Job was doing. He accused him of believing that his evil deeds were covered with thick clouds. He reminded Job of how the wicked were cut down and overflown with a flood of destruction. They told God to depart from them and said that the Almighty could do nothing for them. Yet, in spite of their rejection of him,God filled their hoses with good things; but Eliphaz kept far from them. And the righteous and the innocent (and, presumably, Eliphaz among them) saw the destruction of the wicked and were glad and laughed them to scorn when they saw these wicked adversaries cut off and their possessions devoured by the fire (12-20). Eliphaz therefore asked Job to agree with God and receive peace and blessing from him. He asked Job to receive God's law and lay it up in his heart, to return to the Almighty, and put away his sin. Then, said Eliphaz, Job would have abundant riches; the Almighty would be his defense; he would delight in the Almighty and would be able to lift his face toward God. He would then be able to pray to God and be heard, and would be able to pay his vows. His purposes would be established; light would shine on his path; he would be able to lift up the fallen; and he would be able to deliver the humble and the innocent (21-30). [ Sermons: Brian Borgman. 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 22: Job 23; Job 24 ]. [17] Job 20:14-15. [18] Job 14:16. [25] Psalm 95:4; Numbers 22:23-24. [26] Job 11:15. [30] Job 42:8-9. -- 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 22 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) c. Round 3 (Job 22:1 - Job 31:40) 1). Eliphaz Replies to Job (Job 22:1 - Job 22:30)
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