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Job 5

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1“Call now; is there any who will answer you? To which of the holy ones will you turn? 2For resentment kills the foolish man, and jealousy kills the simple. 3I have seen the foolish taking root, but suddenly I cursed his habitation. 4His children are far from safety. They are crushed in the gate. Neither is there any to deliver them, 5whose harvest the hungry eat up, and take it even out of the thorns. The snare gapes for their substance. 6For affliction doesn’t come out of the dust, neither does trouble spring out of the ground; 7but man is born to trouble, as the sparks fly upward. 8“But as for me, I would seek God. I would commit my cause to God, 9who does great things that can’t be fathomed, marvelous things without number; 10who gives rain on the earth, and sends waters on the fields; 11so that he sets up on high those who are low, those who mourn are exalted to safety. 12He frustrates the plans of the crafty, so that their hands can’t perform their enterprise. 13He takes the wise in their own craftiness; the counsel of the cunning is carried headlong. 14They meet with darkness in the day time, and grope at noonday as in the night. 15But he saves from the sword of their mouth, even the needy from the hand of the mighty. 16So the poor has hope, and injustice shuts her mouth. 17“Behold, happy is the man whom God corrects. Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty. 18For he wounds and binds up. He injures and his hands make whole. 19He will deliver you in six troubles; yes, in seven no evil will touch you. 20In famine he will redeem you from death; in war, from the power of the sword. 21You will be hidden from the scourge of the tongue, neither will you be afraid of destruction when it comes. 22You will laugh at destruction and famine, neither will you be afraid of the animals of the earth. 23For you will be allied with the stones of the field. The animals of the field will be at peace with you. 24You will know that your tent is in peace. You will visit your fold, and will miss nothing. 25You will know also that your offspring will be great, your offspring as the grass of the earth. 26You will come to your grave in a full age, like a shock of grain comes in its season. 27Behold, we have researched it. It is so. Hear it, and know it for your good.”

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Overview

Job Chapter 5 continues the discourse of Eliphaz, one of Job's friends, as he seeks to provide counsel and insight into Job's suffering. Eliphaz begins by emphasizing the futility of seeking human wisdom in the face of divine mysteries. He asserts that trouble does not come from the ground, nor does sorrow spring from the earth, but rather, it is a result of human sinfulness. He encourages Job to consider the discipline of the Lord, suggesting that God uses suffering to correct and refine His people. This reflects the biblical principle found in Hebrews 12:6, which states, 'For the Lord disciplines the one he loves, and chastises every son whom he receives.' Thus, Eliphaz implies that Job's afflictions may be a form of divine correction, urging him to seek God earnestly in his distress.

Eliphaz then recounts a vision he had, where he received a revelation about the nature of God and humanity. He emphasizes God's greatness and the impossibility of fully understanding His ways. He encourages Job to turn to God, who can deliver him from his troubles and restore his fortunes. Eliphaz reassures Job that God is capable of performing great wonders and that He will not forsake the righteous. He concludes with a poetic description of the blessings that come from God, including protection from harm and the promise of a peaceful life. This chapter serves as a reminder of the importance of faith and trust in God's sovereignty, even amidst suffering, echoing the sentiments found in Romans 8:28, where all things work together for good for those who love God.

In summary, Job 5 highlights the themes of divine discipline, the mystery of God's ways, and the hope of restoration for those who seek Him. Eliphaz's words challenge Job to reflect on his relationship with God and to find solace in the assurance of God's ultimate justice and mercy. #Job #Eliphaz #DivineDiscipline #Suffering #Faith

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  1. Psalms 127:5v4Psalm 127:5 speaks of the blessing of having many children, who will not be put to shame when contending with enemies, contrasting with Job 5:4, where the children of the wicked are vulnerable.
  2. 1 Corinthians 3:19v131 Corinthians 3:19 quotes Job 5:13, highlighting the theme that God catches the wise in their craftiness, emphasizing the futility of worldly wisdom.

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