(The previous post covered Elihu's presentation of the Fourth TRUTH that Job lacked: Justice will be equaled out in the long term.)
Job 37
(We saw Job knew the why! However, Elihu's mission was not over. Next, Elihu prepared Job for his face-to-face meeting with God and introduced God.)
1 Yea, at this my heart trembleth, And is moved out of its place.
2 Hear, oh, hear the noise of his voice, And the sound that goeth out of his mouth.
3 He sendeth it forth under the whole heaven, And his lightening unto the ends of the earth.
4 After it a voice roareth; He thundereth with the voice of his majesty; And he restraineth not the lightnings when his voice is heard.
5 God thundereth marvellously with his voice; Great things doeth he, which we cannot comprehend.
(Elihu explained that even he was afraid to confront God. Elihu was preparing Job for what this experience was going to be like.)
6 For he saith to the snow, Fall thou on the earth; Likewise to the shower of rain, And to the showers of his mighty rain.
7 He sealeth up the hand of every man, That all men whom he hath made may know it.
(God used big things (ie. weather) to warn men and to bring about Justice. God used these things so man knew it was God.)
8 Then the beasts go into coverts, And remain in their dens.
9 Out of the chamber of the south cometh the storm, And cold out of the north.
10 By the breath of God ice is given; And the breadth of the waters is straitened.
11 Yea, he ladeth the thick cloud with moisture; He spreadeth abroad the cloud of his lightning:
12 And it is turned round about by his guidance, That they may do whatsoever he commandeth them Upon the face of the habitable world,
13 Whether it be for correction, or for his land, Or for lovingkindness, that he cause it to come.
14 Hearken unto this, O Job: Stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.
(God controlled the weather in order to hold back men. Why? For correction, for the land, for mercy/lovingkindness. God was managing many things at the same time, which was one of the reasons why Justice was not executed immediately.)
15 Dost thou know how God layeth his charge upon them, And causeth the lightning of his cloud to shine?
16 Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, The wondrous works of him who is perfect in knowledge?
17 How thy garments are warm, When the earth is still by reason of the south wind?
18 Canst thou with him spread out the sky, Which is strong as a molten mirror?
(Elihu did not want Job to make the same mistake twice: Job should not justify himself.)
19 Teach us what we shall say unto him; For we cannot set our speech in order by reason of darkness.
20 Shall it be told him that I would speak? Or should a man wish that he were swallowed up?
21 And now men see not the light which is bright in the skies; But the wind passeth, and cleareth them.
22 Out of the north cometh golden splendor: God hath upon him terrible majesty.
23 Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out He is excellent in power; And in justice and plenteous righteousness he will not afflict.
24 Men do therefore fear him: He regardeth not any that are wise of heart.
(This chapter presented the sixth and final part of Elihu's response: God uses the weather to humble man and point him towards God.)
(Elihu had prepared Job to meet with God. Elihu's description of God ought to have caused Job to realize that God is WAY MORE:
-POWERFUL
-RIGHTEOUS
-JUST.
Additionally, he advised Job to get in the right mindset:
-Do not attempt to teach God anything;
-Do not think you can be more right than God.
Elihu led Job completely. Elihu gave Job all the information he needed to be profitable towards God. Job wanted to know why and he wanted to face God. Elihu facilitated both of these. What do you think of people who do not appreciate Elihu's perfect thought process? Do you believe Elihu spoke for the devil? Do you believe Elihu was comic relief? Do you believe Elihu spoke for God?)
(Elihu had also introduced God...)
Job 38
(God entered the scene…)
1 Then Jehovah answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said,
2 Who is this that darkeneth counsel By words without knowledge?
3 Gird up now thy loins like a man; For I will demand of thee, and declare thou unto me.
(God began by referencing a statement Elihu made (Job 35:16). This confirmed that God spoke to Job through Elihu!)
4 Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? Declare, if thou hast understanding.
(Verses 4-35: God was asking Job questions about inanimate objects, things without life. Notice how God approached Job through questions...)
5 Who determined the measures thereof, if thou knowest? Or who stretched the line upon it?
6 Whereupon were the foundations thereof fastened? Or who laid the corner-stone thereof,
7 When the morning stars sang together, And all the sons of God shouted for joy?
8 Or who shut up the sea with doors, When it brake forth, as if it had issued out of the womb;
9 When I made clouds the garment thereof, And thick darkness a swaddling-band for it,
10 And marked out for it my bound, And set bars and doors,
11 And said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further; And here shall thy proud waves be stayed?
12 Hast thou commanded the morning since thy days began, And caused the dayspring to know its place;
13 That it might take hold of the ends of the earth, And the wicked be shaken out of it?
14 It is changed as clay under the seal; And all things stand forth as a garment:
15 And from the wicked their light is withholden, And the high arm is broken.
16 Hast thou entered into the springs of the sea? Or hast thou walked in the recesses of the deep?
17 Have the gates of death been revealed unto thee? Or hast thou seen the gates of the shadow of death?
18 Hast thou comprehended the earth in its breadth? Declare, if thou knowest it all.
(God was telling Job to state his will about who was more right.
Notice, the previous verses covered the events of Genesis 1:1-2, God creating the heaven and the earth.
Genesis 1:3-5 covered the First Day, when God created Light...)
19 Where is the way to the dwelling of light? And as for darkness, where is the place thereof,
20 That thou shouldest take it to the bound thereof, And that thou shouldest discern the paths to the house thereof?
21 Doubtless, thou knowest, for thou wast then born, And the number of thy days is great!
(Day Two of Creation was when God separated the waters into one layer on the earth and one layer above the earth that would be used for the Flood...)
22 Hast thou entered the treasuries of the snow, Or hast thou seen the treasures of the hail,
23 Which I have reserved against the time of trouble, Against the day of battle and war?
24 By what way is the light parted, Or the east wind scattered upon the earth?
(Day Three of Creation covered the dry ground and plant life...)
25 Who hath cleft a channel for the waterflood, Or the way for the lightning of the thunder;
26 To cause it to rain on a land where no man is; On the wilderness, wherein there is no man;
27 To satisfy the waste and desolate ground, And to cause the tender grass to spring forth?
28 Hath the rain a father? Or who hath begotten the drops of dew?
29 Out of whose womb came the ice? And the hoary frost of heaven, who hath gendered it?
30 The waters hide themselves and become like stone, And the face of the deep is frozen.
(Day Four of Creation covered the lights in the sky...)
31 Canst thou bind the cluster of the Pleiades, Or loose the bands of Orion?
32 Canst thou lead forth the Mazzaroth in their season? Or canst thou guide the Bear with her train?
33 Knowest thou the ordinances of the heavens? Canst thou establish the dominion thereof in the earth?
34 Canst thou lift up thy voice to the clouds, That abundance of waters may cover thee?
35 Canst thou send forth lightnings, that they may go, And say unto thee, Here we are?
36 Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? Or who hath given understanding to the mind?
(God was focused on wisdom and understanding, it all came from God.)
37 Who can number the clouds by wisdom? Or who can pour out the bottles of heaven,
38 When the dust runneth into a mass, And the clods cleave fast together?
(Day Five and Six covered the animals and man...)
39 Canst thou hunt the prey for the lioness, Or satisfy the appetite of the young lions,
40 When they couch in their dens, And abide in the covert to lie in wait?
41 Who provideth for the raven his prey, When his young ones cry unto God, And wander for lack of food?
Job 39
(God continued to ask Job questions concerning animals…)
1 Knowest thou the time when the wild goats of the rock bring forth? Or canst thou mark when the hinds do calve?
2 Canst thou number the months that they fulfil? Or knowest thou the time when they bring forth?
3 They bow themselves, they bring forth their young, They cast out their pains.
4 Their young ones become strong, they grow up in the open field; They go forth, and return not again.
5 Who hath sent out the wild ass free? Or who hath loosed the bonds of the swift ass,
6 Whose home I have made the wilderness, And the salt land his dwelling-place?
7 He scorneth the tumult of the city, Neither heareth he the shoutings of the driver.
8 The range of the mountains is his pasture, And he searcheth after every green thing.
9 Will the wild-ox be content to serve thee? Or will he abide by thy crib?
10 Canst thou bind the wild-ox with his band in the furrow? Or will he harrow the valleys after thee?
11 Wilt thou trust him, because his strength is great? Or wilt thou leave to him thy labor?
12 Wilt thou confide in him, that he will bring home thy seed, And gather the grain of thy threshing-floor?
13 The wings of the ostrich wave proudly; But are they the pinions and plumage of love?
14 For she leaveth her eggs on the earth, And warmeth them in the dust,
15 And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, Or that the wild beast may trample them.
16 She dealeth hardly with her young ones, as if they were not hers: Though her labor be in vain, she is without fear;
17 Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, Neither hath he imparted to her understanding.
(God was still focused on wisdom and understanding.)
18 What time she lifteth up herself on high, She scorneth the horse and his rider.
19 Hast thou given the horse his might? Hast thou clothed his neck with the quivering mane?
20 Hast thou made him to leap as a locust? The glory of his snorting is terrible.
21 He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: He goeth out to meet the armed men.
22 He mocketh at fear, and is not dismayed; Neither turneth he back from the sword.
23 The quiver rattleth against him, The flashing spear and the javelin.
24 He swalloweth the ground with fierceness and rage; Neither believeth he that it is the voice of the trumpet.
25 As oft as the trumpet soundeth he saith, Aha! And he smelleth the battle afar off, The thunder of the captains, and the shouting.
26 Is it by thy wisdom that the hawk soareth, (And) stretcheth her wings toward the south?
27 Is it at thy command that the eagle mounteth up, And maketh her nest on high?
28 On the cliff she dwelleth, and maketh her home, Upon the point of the cliff, and the stronghold.
29 From thence she spieth out the prey; Her eyes behold it afar off.
30 Her young ones also suck up blood: And where the slain are, there is she.
(GOD SPOKE TO PEOPLE THROUGH HIS CREATION!)
(God questioned Job about His entire creation, except for people. God was showing Job a small part of everything that He had to account for when bringing about Justice. God also stated everything He had complete control over. God was "All-Powerful," which meant He had complete control over everything that did not have a will: everything made during the first five days of Creation and the land animals made during Day Six of Creation.)
(This post covered Elihu preparing Job to meet with God and God speaking to Job.)
Day 154
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