Job 3:25
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Sermons
A.B. Simpson
St. John Chrysostom
Francois FenelonSummary
Commentary
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
For the thing which I greatly reared - Literally, the fear that I feared; or, I feared a fear, as in the margin. While I was in prosperity I thought adversity might come, and I had a dread of it. I feared the loss of my family and my property; and both have occurred. I was not lifted up: I knew that what I possessed I had from Divine Providence, and that he who gave might take away. I am not stripped of my all as a punishment for my self-confidence.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
the thing which I . . . feared is come upon me--In the beginning of his trials, when he heard of the loss of one blessing, he feared the loss of another; and when he heard of the loss of that, he feared the loss of a third. that which I was afraid of is come unto me--namely, the ill opinion of his friends, as though he were a hypocrite on account of his trials.
John Gill Bible Commentary
For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me,.... Some refer this to his fears about his children, lest they should sin and offend God, and bring down his judgments on them, and now what he feared was come to pass, Job 1:5; others take in all his sorrows and troubles; which, through the changeableness of the world, and the uncertainty of all things in it, and the various providences of God, he feared would come upon him at one time or another; and this he mentions to justify his expostulation, why light and life should be continued to such a man, who, by reason of his fear and anxiety of mind, never had any pleasure in his greatest prosperity, destruction from the Almighty being a terror to him; Job 31:23; but I think it is not reasonable to suppose that a man of Job's faith in God, and trust in him, should indulge such fears to such a degree; nor indeed that he could ever entertain such a thought in him, nor even surmise that such shocking calamities and distresses should come upon him as did: but this is to be understood not of his former life, in prosperity, but of the beginning of his afflictions; when he heard of the loss of one part of his substance, he was immediately possessed with a fear of losing another; and when he heard of that, he feared the loss of a third, and even of all; then of his children, and next of his health: and that which I was afraid of is come unto me: which designs the same, in other words, or a new affliction; and particularly the ill opinion his friends had of him; he feared that through these uncommon afflictions he should be reckoned an ungodly man, an hypocrite; and as he feared, so it was; this he perceived by the silence of his friends, they not speaking one word of comfort to him; and by their looks at him, and the whole of their behaviour to him.
Job 3:25
Job Laments His Birth
24I sigh when food is put before me, and my groans pour out like water. 25For the thing I feared has overtaken me, and what I dreaded has befallen me. 26I am not at ease or quiet; I have no rest, for trouble has come.”
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Fear Thou Not; for I Am With Thee
By A.B. Simpson0Overcoming FearTrust in GodJOB 3:25PSA 23:6PSA 56:3ISA 41:10MAT 6:34JHN 14:27ROM 8:31PHP 4:62TI 1:71JN 4:18A.B. Simpson emphasizes that fear is a tool used by Satan to weaken our faith and hinder our blessings. He highlights how fear, rooted in falsehood, can paralyze us and lead to distrust in God. Simpson references Job's experience with fear, illustrating its destructive nature, and encourages believers to confront fear with the truth of God's promises. He reminds us that instead of succumbing to fear, we should trust in the Lord, who assures us of His goodness and mercy. Ultimately, every fear is a call to deepen our trust in God as the remedy for our anxieties.
Homily 33 on Matthew
By St. John Chrysostom0JOB 1:5JOB 3:25JOB 31:1DAN 3:18MAT 10:16MAT 10:22ACT 5:282CO 12:91PE 3:15John Chrysostom preaches on the importance of emulating the faith and endurance of biblical figures like Job, the apostles, and the three children in the fiery furnace. He emphasizes the need for Christians to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves, facing persecution and trials with courage and self-control. Chrysostom highlights the strength and endurance displayed by early Christians, who endured suffering, persecution, and martyrdom with unwavering faith and trust in God's providence, even when faced with unimaginable trials and tribulations. He challenges believers to exercise self-discipline, patience, and fortitude in the face of adversity, drawing inspiration from the examples of biblical heroes who remained steadfast in their faith amidst great challenges.
The Discovery and Death of Self.
By Francois Fenelon0JOB 3:25ROM 6:62CO 12:9GAL 2:20PHP 1:21Francois Fenelon preaches about the discovery and death of self, emphasizing the painful but necessary process of exposing and overcoming self-love in order to fully surrender to God. He describes how God uses seasons of weakness to reveal the hidden self-love within us, pushing it into the light for us to confront and ultimately let go. Fenelon encourages the congregation to embrace this process of dying to self, not seeking quick remedies or comforts, but allowing God to work in them to bring about true transformation and freedom.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
For the thing which I greatly reared - Literally, the fear that I feared; or, I feared a fear, as in the margin. While I was in prosperity I thought adversity might come, and I had a dread of it. I feared the loss of my family and my property; and both have occurred. I was not lifted up: I knew that what I possessed I had from Divine Providence, and that he who gave might take away. I am not stripped of my all as a punishment for my self-confidence.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
the thing which I . . . feared is come upon me--In the beginning of his trials, when he heard of the loss of one blessing, he feared the loss of another; and when he heard of the loss of that, he feared the loss of a third. that which I was afraid of is come unto me--namely, the ill opinion of his friends, as though he were a hypocrite on account of his trials.
John Gill Bible Commentary
For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me,.... Some refer this to his fears about his children, lest they should sin and offend God, and bring down his judgments on them, and now what he feared was come to pass, Job 1:5; others take in all his sorrows and troubles; which, through the changeableness of the world, and the uncertainty of all things in it, and the various providences of God, he feared would come upon him at one time or another; and this he mentions to justify his expostulation, why light and life should be continued to such a man, who, by reason of his fear and anxiety of mind, never had any pleasure in his greatest prosperity, destruction from the Almighty being a terror to him; Job 31:23; but I think it is not reasonable to suppose that a man of Job's faith in God, and trust in him, should indulge such fears to such a degree; nor indeed that he could ever entertain such a thought in him, nor even surmise that such shocking calamities and distresses should come upon him as did: but this is to be understood not of his former life, in prosperity, but of the beginning of his afflictions; when he heard of the loss of one part of his substance, he was immediately possessed with a fear of losing another; and when he heard of that, he feared the loss of a third, and even of all; then of his children, and next of his health: and that which I was afraid of is come unto me: which designs the same, in other words, or a new affliction; and particularly the ill opinion his friends had of him; he feared that through these uncommon afflictions he should be reckoned an ungodly man, an hypocrite; and as he feared, so it was; this he perceived by the silence of his friends, they not speaking one word of comfort to him; and by their looks at him, and the whole of their behaviour to him.