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Job 12:10
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
In whose hand is the soul of every living thing - נפש כל חי nephesh col chai, "the soul of all life." And the breath of all mankind - ורוח כל בשר veruach col besar, "and the spirit or breath of all flesh." Does not the first refer to the immortal soul, the principle of all intellectual life; and the latter to the breath, respiration, the grand means by which animal existence is continued? See Job 10:1.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
the soul--that is, the animal life. Man, reasons Job, is subjected to the same laws as the lower animals.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Doth not the ear try words?.... Articulate sounds; and the mind by them judges whether what is expressed and designed by them is right or wrong, true or false, to be received or rejected; so such that have spiritual ears to hear, try the words of God and men, the wholesome words of Christ, and those of false teachers, which eat as a canker; and by their spiritual judgment can distinguish between the one and the other, discern those that differ, and approve those that are excellent, by bringing them to the standard of the word, the balance of the sanctuary, the Scriptures of truth: and the mouth taste his meat? and judge of it, whether good or bad, or savoury or unsavoury, and so receive or reject it: thus such who have their taste changed, and relish spiritual things, can distinguish between the meat that perishes, and that which endures to everlasting life, even Christ, whose flesh is meat indeed; and those that have tasted that the Lord is gracious, and to whose taste the fruits of Christ and the doctrines of grace are sweet; these will desire the sincere milk of the word, and that strong meat in it, which belongs to discerning and experienced souls; and will feed by faith upon the pure word of the Gospel, and mix it with it, and reject all others. Job by this would signify, that the things his friends had been discoursing of, and which they thought were such deep and wonderful things, were as easy to be searched and found out, tried and judged of, as sounds by the ear, or food by the taste; and it may be also that hereby he suggests, that his doctrine, if it was impartially examined and tried by proper judges, it would appear as plain as anything tried by the ear, or tasted by the mouth. Some think that Job intends by this, that from the senses of hearing and tasting in men might be inferred the omniscience of God, his knowledge of all things, and his quick discernment of men, and their actions, since "he that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall not he see?" Psa 94:9. Some versions read the whole, "doth not the ear try words, as the mouth tastes his meat" (q)? as in Job 34:3. Saadiah Gaon connects these words "as the ear tries words", &c. with Job 12:12, "so with the ancient is wisdom". (q) Vatablus, Drusius, Junius et Tremellius, Piscator, Mercerus, Cocceius, Schultens; so Broughton.
Job 12:10
Job Presents His Case
9Which of all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this? 10The life of every living thing is in His hand, as well as the breath of all mankind. 11Does not the ear test words as the tongue tastes its food?
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Epistle 335
By George Fox0NUM 16:2DEU 30:20JOB 12:10PSA 36:9PSA 62:2JHN 4:24JHN 15:4ACT 17:28EPH 2:6REV 21:6George Fox preaches about dwelling in the love, power, and truth of God, emphasizing the importance of serving, honoring, fearing, and worshiping Him in spirit and truth. He encourages abiding in Christ, the heavenly vine, to bear heavenly and spiritual fruits for God's glory, and to be separated from the world by the eternal Word that reconciles all things to God. Through the glorious everlasting Word of life, believers are born again of the immortal seed of God, receiving wisdom, salvation, and justification as God's children.
Who Then Is He That Can Stand Before Me?
By F.B. Meyer0Access to GodHoliness Of GodJOB 12:10HEB 10:19F.B. Meyer explores the profound question of who can stand before God, emphasizing the vast chasm between human frailty and divine holiness. He illustrates that if one cannot withstand the presence of earthly creatures, how much more should one fear standing before the Creator. However, through Jesus Christ, believers are granted access to God, allowing them to approach the Most Holy with boldness and confidence. Meyer highlights that Jesus, as the minister of the heavenly sanctuary, enables us to stand before God, fulfilling His will in our lives. Ultimately, it is through Christ's sacrifice that we can dwell in the eternal light of God's presence.
Open Intercourse With God.
By Horatius Bonar0Divine CommunicationFellowship With GodJOB 10:4JOB 12:10PSA 32:8PSA 94:9PSA 119:73MAT 6:22LUK 15:13COL 1:151TI 1:171TI 6:16Horatius Bonar emphasizes the natural and necessary relationship between God and humanity, asserting that open and direct communication with our Creator is essential to our existence. He explains that God, being our Creator, desires fellowship with us, and this connection is not hindered by any barriers except those we create ourselves. Bonar illustrates that the distance from God is unnatural and contrary to our design, as we were made to delight in Him and He in us. He encourages believers to recognize their inherent need for God, as true fulfillment and joy come from this divine relationship. Ultimately, Bonar reassures that God longs for our return and restoration to Him, highlighting His unwavering desire for communion with His creation.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
In whose hand is the soul of every living thing - נפש כל חי nephesh col chai, "the soul of all life." And the breath of all mankind - ורוח כל בשר veruach col besar, "and the spirit or breath of all flesh." Does not the first refer to the immortal soul, the principle of all intellectual life; and the latter to the breath, respiration, the grand means by which animal existence is continued? See Job 10:1.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
the soul--that is, the animal life. Man, reasons Job, is subjected to the same laws as the lower animals.
John Gill Bible Commentary
Doth not the ear try words?.... Articulate sounds; and the mind by them judges whether what is expressed and designed by them is right or wrong, true or false, to be received or rejected; so such that have spiritual ears to hear, try the words of God and men, the wholesome words of Christ, and those of false teachers, which eat as a canker; and by their spiritual judgment can distinguish between the one and the other, discern those that differ, and approve those that are excellent, by bringing them to the standard of the word, the balance of the sanctuary, the Scriptures of truth: and the mouth taste his meat? and judge of it, whether good or bad, or savoury or unsavoury, and so receive or reject it: thus such who have their taste changed, and relish spiritual things, can distinguish between the meat that perishes, and that which endures to everlasting life, even Christ, whose flesh is meat indeed; and those that have tasted that the Lord is gracious, and to whose taste the fruits of Christ and the doctrines of grace are sweet; these will desire the sincere milk of the word, and that strong meat in it, which belongs to discerning and experienced souls; and will feed by faith upon the pure word of the Gospel, and mix it with it, and reject all others. Job by this would signify, that the things his friends had been discoursing of, and which they thought were such deep and wonderful things, were as easy to be searched and found out, tried and judged of, as sounds by the ear, or food by the taste; and it may be also that hereby he suggests, that his doctrine, if it was impartially examined and tried by proper judges, it would appear as plain as anything tried by the ear, or tasted by the mouth. Some think that Job intends by this, that from the senses of hearing and tasting in men might be inferred the omniscience of God, his knowledge of all things, and his quick discernment of men, and their actions, since "he that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall not he see?" Psa 94:9. Some versions read the whole, "doth not the ear try words, as the mouth tastes his meat" (q)? as in Job 34:3. Saadiah Gaon connects these words "as the ear tries words", &c. with Job 12:12, "so with the ancient is wisdom". (q) Vatablus, Drusius, Junius et Tremellius, Piscator, Mercerus, Cocceius, Schultens; so Broughton.