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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
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Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown · 1871
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible (1871). CCEL expanded electronic edition states it is in the public domain.
Job Chapter 20 1 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Job Chapter 20 2 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
2. Therefore--Rather, the more excited I feel by Job's speech, the more for that very reason shall my reply be supplied by my calm consideration. Literally, "Notwithstanding; my calm thoughts (as in
Job 4:13)
shall furnish my answer, because of the excitement (haste) within me" [UMBREIT].
Job Chapter 20 3 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
3. check of my reproach--that is, the castigation intended as a reproach (literally, "shame") to me.
spirit of . . . understanding--my rational spirit; answering to "calm thoughts"
(Job 20:2).
In spite of thy reproach urging me to "hastiness." I will answer in calm reason.
Job Chapter 20 5 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
5. the hypocrite--literally, "the ungodly"
(Ps 37:35, 36).
Job Chapter 20 6 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
6.
(Isa 14:13; Ob 3, 4).
Job Chapter 20 7 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
7. dung--in contrast to the haughtiness of the sinner
(Job 20:6);
this strong term expresses disgust and the lowest degradation
(Ps 83:10; 1Ki 14:10).
Job Chapter 20 8 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
8.
(Ps 73:20).
Job Chapter 20 9 Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
9. Rather "the eye followeth him, but can discern him no more." A sharp-looking is meant
(Job 28:7; Job 7:10).
SECOND SERIES.
Job 20:1-29.
REPLY OF ZOPHAR.