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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 26
 Montaigne and Tasso (1821) Fleury-Francois Richard (1777-1852) Romanticism Style; Precursor of the Troubadour School Musee des Beaux-Arts de Lyon, Lyon, France Image Source: Web Gallery of Art [ Illustration: The painting I've chosen to represent today's chapter is of a man in a dark place, near his wit's end, visited by someone who, presumably, wants to help. Symbolically, this is a good representation of Job's condition and state of mind as described in this the preceding chapters. His circumstances were dark; his mind had fluctuated from despair, to anger, to confidence; and each of these seemed to be present even when one or the other prevailed, thus keeping his mind in turmoil. The help proffered by Elihu seemed to be the most thoughtful of all who spoke to Job; and his were the words which were closest, though flawed with certain misapprehensions, to God's words. ] 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 33, Elihu continues his speech, accusing Job of making unjust accusations against God. Elihu asked Job to hear all that he had to say because he would speak words of upright knowledge. He called on Job to answer him if he could, noting that God had made him out of clay, and, therefore he would not terrify Job, nor would his hand be heavy upon him (1-7). He reminded Job that Job had claimed to be clean, without transgression, innocent, and without iniquity. And, for those reasons, Job complained that God had afflicted him (8-11). But Elihu said that Job was not justified in speaking in such a manner, because God is greater than man. He therefore asked him why he strove against God, noting that God does not give account of Himself to men. Rather, as God had revealed to Elihu, God comes in the dreams of the night to open the ears of men to instruction, to withdraw man from his (evil) purpose, to remove his pride, and to keep his soul and his life from perishing (12-18). Moreover, God chastens men with pain, even strong pain, so that their soul abhors food and they grow lean and draw near to death (19-22). But if a messenger or a mediator comes to him and shows him the right way to go, then he finds a ransom and his youthful vigor is restored, and he gives thanks to God with joy. This happens because God rewards a man's righteousness; and when anyone admits that they have sinned and perverted the right way, and had no profit in his deeds, then God delivers him from the pit and lets his life see the light (23-28). Behold, says Elihu, God often does things like this to save men from death and restore life to them (29-30). And, once again, Elihu offers Job a chance to reply or to continue to listen (31-33). Elihu was correct in saying that Job was wrong to complain about God's justice (verses 8-13); but he was wrong to suppose that God was afflicting Job for sin (verses 17, 23-24, 27). This was plainly not the case, as shown by Job 1:1, 8, 22 and Job 2:3, 9-10. Job's sinful complaints against God came later, after the suffering had closed in upon him. These complaints were not the cause of any of Job's sufferings; they were only the cause of God's rebuke and correction for his unwise and unjust words. [ Sermons: Dominic Smart. 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 33: Job 32; Job 34; Job 35; Job 36; Job 37.]. [1] Job 9:33; Job 16:21. [9] Job 9:20-21; Job 16:17; Job 23:10-12; Job 27:5-6. [10] Job 13:24; Job 13:26-27; Job 19:11. [11] Job 13:27. [12] Job 9:2; Job 9:14. [13] Job 23:3. [14] Job 33:15-26; Genesis 20:3; Daniel 4:5;Genesis 15:12; Genesis 28:12. [16] Job 14:17. [23] 1 Kings 14:13; 2 Chronicles 19:3; 1 John 2:1; Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25; Romans 8:26; John 14:16. [24] Job 9:33; Job 33:22. [26] Genesis 15:6; Psalm 32:1-2. [28] Job 33:29. -- 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 33 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)
(You have done evil to others; return to God.) 2). Job Replies to Eliphaz (Job 23:1 - Job 24:6 )
(If I could come before God I could persuade him of my innocence.
Some of those who know God perish as do some of the wicked.) 3). Bildad Replies to Job (Job 25:1 - Job 25:6 )
(How can anyone be righteous?) 4). Job Replies to Bildad (Job 26:1 - Job 31:40)
(You have been of no help.
God has denied me justice.
May my enemies be like the wicked who perish suddenly.
Man does not understand wisdom.
I long for my past blessings, but mockers surround me.
I have obeyed God.) 2. The Monologue of Elihu (Job 32:1 - Job 37:24)
God alone is just.
Your sins do not hurt him, and your righteousness does not profit him.
You have no right to demand a trial before God. God is beyond our reach and exalted in power.
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