Job 33
Irwin3 clearly. Rather, “purely,” “sincerely.”
6. I am according to thy wish, etc. Rather, “You and I are equal before God.”
10. He findeth occasions against me. Cp. xiii. 24, 27; xix. 11; xxx. 21.
14. God speaketh once, etc. Though God gives no reasons for His conduct (13), yet its practical designs are evident. He communicates with man individually in two ways—by inward suggestions, of which dreams are an example (15-18), and by outward afflictions (19-22).
perceiveth. Rather, “regardeth.”
16 sealeth their instruction. He impresses instruction on their hearts. Several examples of Divine truth communicated supernaturally during sleep are recorded in Scripture.
17 from his purpose. i.e., from an evil course of action.
23. If there be a messenger with him. Probably indefinite, applying to any messenger of peculiar faithfulness and skill whom God sends to explain to the afflicted His righteous dealings and merciful designs. When such a message is received with submission and penitence, the chastening has answered its end, and will be withdrawn.
his uprightness. i.e., “what is right for him,” R.V.
24. I have found a ransom. It is clear from i. 5, xlii. 8, that Job and his friends well knew that an atonement was necessary if repentance was to be acceptable to God.
26. He will render unto man, etc. Rather, “He restoreth unto man his righteousness” (R.V.). The whole passage is a beautiful foreshadowing of the Gospel.
27. He looketh, etc. Rather, “He (i.e., the restored penitent) will sing before men and say, I sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it was not requited me.”
28. He will deliver his soul, etc. Rather, “He hath delivered my soul from the pit; and my life shall see the light.”
33. If not. i.e., If thou hast nothing to say in thy defence.