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Job 33:7
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Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
My terror shall not make thee afraid - This is an allusion to what Job had said, Job 9:34 : "Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me." Being thy equal, no fear can impose upon thee so far as to overawe thee; so that thou shouldst not be able to conduct thy own defense. We are on equal terms; now prepare to defend thyself.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
hand--alluding to Job's words (Job 13:21).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid,.... To come near, join issue in a debate, and speak freely; this Job had wished for, and desired of God that his fear might not terrify him, and his dread not make him afraid, and then he could talk and reason freely with him, Job 9:34; now Job had nothing to fear from Elihu, he was a man and not God, with whom there was no terrible majesty, as with God; he was but a clod of clay, and had nothing in him or about him to strike terror into him; he was no great personage, as a king or prince, nor in any civil authority, nor had so much as age to command an awe, much less could inject dread and terror: neither shall my hand be heavy upon thee; which is not to be literally understood; Job could be in no fear of that, nor Elihu guilty of such rudeness; but figuratively, that he should not seek to afflict and distress him, or add to his affliction, and make it heavier, by hard words, severe reflections, and cruel reproaches; he seems to refer to Job 13:21; the Targum is, "my burden upon time shall not be heavy;'' he promises not to aggravate things, but make them as easy as they would admit of.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
33:7 you don’t need to be afraid of me (literally my terror shall not make you afraid): God’s terrors (6:4; 7:14; 9:34; 13:21; 23:15) had been thrown in Job’s face by Eliphaz (15:21, 24; 22:10), Bildad (18:11, 14), and Zophar (20:25). • Elihu promised not to come down hard on Job, but later he broke his word (34:7-9, 33-37).
Job 33:7
Elihu Rebukes Job
6I am just like you before God; I was also formed from clay. 7Surely no fear of me should terrify you; nor will my hand be heavy upon you.
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(Christian Leadership) the Aroma of Christ
By Zac Poonen2.6K1:23:02JOB 33:7MAT 6:33LUK 22:40JHN 13:34ACT 1:82CO 2:15COL 4:17In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of giving words of encouragement to our loved ones. He challenges listeners to reflect on whether they are truly living like Christ and spreading a positive aroma through their actions and words. The speaker encourages believers to be a blessing wherever they go and to speak words that God can use to touch people's hearts. He also highlights the need for Christians to live in such a way that others see Christ in them, even if they never see them again. The speaker criticizes the degradation of the concept of being witnesses for Christ and urges believers to take their walk with God seriously, rather than comparing themselves to other Christians. He warns against the decay and corruption in Christendom and emphasizes the importance of serving others rather than seeking distance and awe like royalty.
Elihu and His Claim to Be Speaking for God
By Chuck Smith97925:04SpeakingJOB 33:7JOB 33:27PRO 3:5PRO 9:10PRO 14:121CO 10:13In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the fear that Job had towards God and how Elihu claims to be speaking for God. He emphasizes that God does not want us to be terrified of Him, but rather to understand His message and learn from our trials and testing. Pastor Chuck encourages listeners to confess their sins and acknowledge that there is no profit in wrongdoing. He reminds them that God will deliver their souls from destruction and bring light into their lives if they turn to Him.
Col - (4) One in Christ
By Zac Poonen9491:34:34UnityJOB 33:7PSA 24:4MAT 5:37MAT 6:1MAT 6:16JHN 17:21In this sermon, the speaker shares a personal story about his son and the impact of his discipline. He emphasizes the importance of being a good father and raising children in a godly manner. The speaker also encourages believers to prioritize the interests of others and strive for unity in the body of Christ. He concludes by highlighting the significance of speaking the truth in love and the importance of fellowship within the church.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
- Tyndale
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
My terror shall not make thee afraid - This is an allusion to what Job had said, Job 9:34 : "Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me." Being thy equal, no fear can impose upon thee so far as to overawe thee; so that thou shouldst not be able to conduct thy own defense. We are on equal terms; now prepare to defend thyself.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
hand--alluding to Job's words (Job 13:21).
John Gill Bible Commentary
Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid,.... To come near, join issue in a debate, and speak freely; this Job had wished for, and desired of God that his fear might not terrify him, and his dread not make him afraid, and then he could talk and reason freely with him, Job 9:34; now Job had nothing to fear from Elihu, he was a man and not God, with whom there was no terrible majesty, as with God; he was but a clod of clay, and had nothing in him or about him to strike terror into him; he was no great personage, as a king or prince, nor in any civil authority, nor had so much as age to command an awe, much less could inject dread and terror: neither shall my hand be heavy upon thee; which is not to be literally understood; Job could be in no fear of that, nor Elihu guilty of such rudeness; but figuratively, that he should not seek to afflict and distress him, or add to his affliction, and make it heavier, by hard words, severe reflections, and cruel reproaches; he seems to refer to Job 13:21; the Targum is, "my burden upon time shall not be heavy;'' he promises not to aggravate things, but make them as easy as they would admit of.
Tyndale Open Study Notes
33:7 you don’t need to be afraid of me (literally my terror shall not make you afraid): God’s terrors (6:4; 7:14; 9:34; 13:21; 23:15) had been thrown in Job’s face by Eliphaz (15:21, 24; 22:10), Bildad (18:11, 14), and Zophar (20:25). • Elihu promised not to come down hard on Job, but later he broke his word (34:7-9, 33-37).