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Category: Old Testament

The Old Testament reveals God’s creation, covenant with Israel, and redemptive plan through promises, laws, prophecies, and worship. It foreshadows Christ as the fulfillment of God’s promises, showcasing His faithfulness, justice, and mercy amid humanity’s sin and longing for salvation. Its narratives, poetry, and prophecies point to Christ’s coming kingdom.

  • Job 10 Summary

    Job 10 Summary: And God’s merciful relationship to Job in times past was not limited to his initial formation in his mother’s womb. God was tender and merciful to Job even after his birth. Verse 12. 12 Thou hast granted me life and favour, [chesed…] and thy [visitation/care/intervention] hath [preserved/watched over] my spirit. And, even…

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  • Job 10 Commentary

    As we enter this Job 10 commentary, we remind ourselves that we saw in chapter 9 Job agreeing with Bildad that generally God does reward good and punish evil. And yet, we also saw Job diverging from Bildad’s opinions by asserting that he (Job) is the exception to this rule of how God runs the…

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  • Job 9 Summary

    Welcome to our Job 9 summary, where we’ll study the Job, chapter 9, verses 24 through 35. If you’d like to study verses 1-11 read our Job 9 commentary and our Job 9 explained article for verses 12-23. So, God laughs at the plight of the innocent. God also – supposedly – causes injustice in…

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  • Job 9 Explained

    Welcome to our Job 9 explained article, where we’ll study Job chapter 9, verses 12 through 23. If you’d like to study verses 1-11 read our Job 9 commentary and our Job 9 summary for verses 24-35. So, God can hide himself, according to verse 11. In addition though, if God positively wants to do…

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  • Job 9 Commentary

    Welcome to our Job 9 commentary, where we’ll study the first 11 verses of Job, chapter 9. If you’d like to study verses 12-23 read our Job 9 explained article and our Job 9 summary for verses 24-35. Open your Bibles to Job, chapter 9. So, now we enter the 9th chapter of Job where…

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  • Job 8 Meaning

    Enjoy exploring Job 8 meaning here at ExplainingTheBook.com! You can also read our Job 8 commentary on the first ten verses of Job chapter 8. Well, Bildad goes on and apparently starts referencing some of these pieces of ancient wisdom in verse 11. 8:11 Can the [rush/papyrus] grow up without [mire/a marsh]?can the [flag/rushes/reeds] grow…

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  • Job 8 Commentary

    Enjoy this Job 8 commentary from your friends at ExplainingTheBook.com! You can read our explanation of Job 8 meaning of verses 11 through 22 of chapter 8 as well. Open your Bible to Job, chapter 8. We’ll be studying the 8th chapter of the Old Testament book of Job. We’ve been reminded throughout this book that…

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