Job 5:18
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F.B. Meyer
J.C. Philpot
Charles E. CowmanSummary
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- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
For he maketh sore, and bindeth up - Thus nervously rendered by Coverdale, For though he make a wounde, he giveth a medicyne agayne; though he smyte, his honde maketh whole agayne.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
he maketh sore, and bindeth up-- (Deu 32:39; Hos 6:1; Sa1 2:6). An image from binding up a wound. The healing art consisted much at that time in external applications.
John Gill Bible Commentary
For he maketh sore, and bindeth up,.... Or, "though he maketh sore, yet he bindeth up" (d); as a surgeon, who makes a wound the sorer by probing and opening it, to let out the matter and make way for his medicine, and then lays on the plaster, and binds it up: so God causes grief and puts his people to pain, by diseases of body, or by making breaches in, their families and estates, and such like cutting providences; and then he binds up their breach, and heals the stroke of their wound, and in the issue makes all whole again: so in spiritual things; he cuts and wounds, and gives pain and uneasiness, by the sharp twoedged sword of the word, and by his Spirit making use of it; and lays open all the corruption of nature, and brings to repentance and humiliation for all transgressions; and then pours in the oil and wine of pardoning grace and mercy, and binds up the wounds that are made: he woundeth, and his hands make whole; or "heal" (e); the same thing is meant, expressed by different words; and the whole suggests, that every afflicted man, and particularly Job, should he behave well, and as he ought, under the afflicting hand of God, would be healed, and become sound and whole again, in body, mind, family, and estate; for, though God for the present caused grief, yet he would have compassion, since he did not willingly grieve the children of men; did not do it for his own pleasure, but for their good; as a skilful surgeon cuts and wounds in order to heal; see Deu 32:39. (d) Assembly's Annotations. (e) "sanabunt", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, &c.
Job 5:18
Eliphaz Continues: God Blesses those Who Seek Him
17Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. 18For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal. 19He will rescue you from six calamities; no harm will touch you in seven.
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He Maketh Sore, and Bindeth Up: He Woundeth
By F.B. Meyer0God's DisciplineHealing and RestorationJOB 5:18HEB 12:5F.B. Meyer emphasizes the dual nature of God's work in our lives, where He both wounds and heals. He encourages believers to recognize that pain and suffering are part of God's loving discipline, meant to strengthen our faith and trust in Him. Meyer reminds us that while we may experience sorrow, we should look forward with hope, as God is actively working to bind up our wounds and restore us. He draws parallels between natural healing processes and God's restorative work in our hearts, urging us to trust in His infinite love. Ultimately, we must ensure that we do not obstruct the flow of God's life within us.
Our Daily Homily - Job
By F.B. Meyer0Faith in SufferingThe Power of IntercessionJOB 1:5JOB 2:3JOB 3:1JOB 5:18JOB 6:15JOB 7:17JOB 10:21JOB 13:15JOB 18:14JOB 19:25F.B. Meyer reflects on the life of Job, emphasizing the importance of vigilance against temptation during times of festivity and the necessity of prayer and intercession for loved ones. He highlights Job's integrity and the lessons learned through suffering, illustrating that true faith persists even in the face of despair. Meyer encourages believers to trust in God's goodness and to recognize that trials can lead to deeper spiritual growth and understanding. Ultimately, he reassures that God is always present, working to heal and restore, and that our relationship with Him is built on love and trust.
The Sin Sick Soul and the Great Physician
By J.C. Philpot01SA 2:6JOB 5:18PSA 73:5PSA 103:3PSA 110:3JER 33:6EZK 8:15MAT 9:12MAT 22:16JHN 8:3J.C. Philpot preaches about the need for a great Physician for those who are spiritually sick, drawing parallels from how Jesus dealt with cavilers and critics in the Bible. He emphasizes the importance of feeling the malady of sin, the deep depravity of the fallen nature, and the backsliding and idolatrous tendencies of the heart to truly recognize the need for the healing touch of Jesus. Philpot highlights that the Lord's Hospital is only for the incurables, those who have come to the end of themselves and realize their desperate need for the healing remedies of the great Physician. He encourages believers to seek the balm of Jesus' blood, the only remedy for a guilty conscience, and to trust in His power and willingness to heal all who come to Him in their sickness.
The Mountain After the Quake
By Charles E. Cowman0JOB 5:18PSA 30:5ISA 61:3ROM 8:182CO 4:17Charles E. Cowman preaches about the ministry of great sorrow, drawing parallels to the earthquake that ploughs the mountains but ultimately leads to beauty, grace, and God's everlasting peace. He emphasizes that just as God ploughs the mountains to bring forth beauty and freshness, our lives may face jarring sorrows that are part of His greater plan to renew and bring His peace. Through the imagery of mountains being transformed by earthquakes, Cowman encourages the congregation to trust in God's process of healing and restoration even in the midst of trials.
- Adam Clarke
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
- John Gill
Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
For he maketh sore, and bindeth up - Thus nervously rendered by Coverdale, For though he make a wounde, he giveth a medicyne agayne; though he smyte, his honde maketh whole agayne.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
he maketh sore, and bindeth up-- (Deu 32:39; Hos 6:1; Sa1 2:6). An image from binding up a wound. The healing art consisted much at that time in external applications.
John Gill Bible Commentary
For he maketh sore, and bindeth up,.... Or, "though he maketh sore, yet he bindeth up" (d); as a surgeon, who makes a wound the sorer by probing and opening it, to let out the matter and make way for his medicine, and then lays on the plaster, and binds it up: so God causes grief and puts his people to pain, by diseases of body, or by making breaches in, their families and estates, and such like cutting providences; and then he binds up their breach, and heals the stroke of their wound, and in the issue makes all whole again: so in spiritual things; he cuts and wounds, and gives pain and uneasiness, by the sharp twoedged sword of the word, and by his Spirit making use of it; and lays open all the corruption of nature, and brings to repentance and humiliation for all transgressions; and then pours in the oil and wine of pardoning grace and mercy, and binds up the wounds that are made: he woundeth, and his hands make whole; or "heal" (e); the same thing is meant, expressed by different words; and the whole suggests, that every afflicted man, and particularly Job, should he behave well, and as he ought, under the afflicting hand of God, would be healed, and become sound and whole again, in body, mind, family, and estate; for, though God for the present caused grief, yet he would have compassion, since he did not willingly grieve the children of men; did not do it for his own pleasure, but for their good; as a skilful surgeon cuts and wounds in order to heal; see Deu 32:39. (d) Assembly's Annotations. (e) "sanabunt", V. L. Pagninus, Montanus, &c.