Job 36

Job 36:1

Elihu] This is Elihu’s last speech, and largest; contained in this, and the next Chapter. And herein, after his Preface, ver. 2, 3, 4. He propounds to Job, and dilates upon Gods Wisdome, Power, Justice, Mercie; the good he aimes at in sending afflictions, ver. 5,—15. He applieth this last point to Job. telling him what might have been, if he had carried himself well in this affliction, ver 16. What is on him, because he did not, ver. 17. What will be, if he repent not, ver. 18,—21.

He adviseth him to remember himself, what God is, in himself, and in his wayes, ver. 22, 23. And in his works; in the Meteors of the aire, the raine, the clouds, the lightnings, whereby he can work good to his, and hurt to his enemies; And whereby Job should be moved to magnifie him, and his infinite wisdome, rather then to stand on his own innocencie, and quarrel so much at his rigorous dealing with him, ver. 22,—33.