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Job Longs for God
…15Therefore I am terrified in His presence; when I consider this, I fear Him.16Godhas made my heartfaint;the Almightyhas terrified me.17Yet I am not silenced by the darkness, by the thick darkness that covers my face.…

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For God makes my heart soft, and the Almighty troubles me:

For God

Psalm 22:14
I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels.

Isaiah 6:5
Then said I, Woeis me! for I am undone; because Iam a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts.

Isaiah 57:16
For I will not contend for ever, neither will I be always wroth: for the spirit should fail before me, and the soulswhich I have made.

Almighty

Job 27:2
As God liveth,who hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty,who hath vexed my soul;

Ruth 1:20
And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath dealt very bitterly with me.

Psalm 88:16
Thy fierce wrath goeth over me; thy terrors have cut me off.

AffrightedAlmightyDismayedFaintFeebleHeartMakethMightyMindRulerSoftTerrifiedTroubledTroublethAffrightedAlmightyDismayedFaintFeebleHeartMakethMightyMindRulerSoftTerrifiedTroubledTroubleth1.Job longs to appear before God
6.in confidence of his mercy
8.God, who is invisible, observes our ways
11.Job's innocence
13.God's decree is immutable

God has made my heart faint;
This phrase reflects Job's deep emotional and spiritual turmoil. In the context of the Book of Job, Job is a man who has lost everything—his wealth, his children, and his health. The phrase "made my heart faint" indicates a profound sense of weakness and despair. Biblically, the heart often represents the center of one's emotions and will. Job's faint heart suggests a struggle with understanding God's purposes. This echoes the sentiments found in Psalms, where the psalmists often express feelings of being overwhelmed by circumstances (e.g.,Psalm 61:2). Theologically, this can be seen as a test of faith, where God allows trials to refine and strengthen one's reliance on Him.

the Almighty has terrified me.
The use of "the Almighty" (Shaddai in Hebrew) emphasizes God's supreme power and authority. Job's fear is not just of his circumstances but of the overwhelming presence and sovereignty of God. This reflects a common biblical theme where encounters with God's holiness and power lead to fear and awe, as seen inIsaiah 6:5 andRevelation 1:17. Historically, the concept of fearing God is rooted in the understanding of His absolute control over creation and human life. Culturally, in the ancient Near East, divine encounters were often associated with fear due to the gods' perceived capriciousness, but in the biblical narrative, this fear is coupled with reverence and trust. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament revelation of Jesus Christ, who embodies both the power and the compassion of God, inviting believers to approach God with reverence and confidence (Hebrews 4:16).

1.Job
A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, experiencing intense suffering and questioning God's justice.

2.God (The Almighty)
Referred to as the one who has made Job's heart faint and terrified him. In the context of Job, God is sovereign and ultimately in control of all events.

3.Job's Suffering
The context of this verse is Job's lamentation and struggle to understand his suffering despite his righteousness.Understanding God's Sovereignty
Recognize that God is in control, even when circumstances are overwhelming. Job's experience reminds us that God's ways are higher than ours.

The Reality of Fear and Faith
Acknowledge that fear is a natural human response, but faith calls us to trust in God's ultimate plan and goodness.

The Purpose of Suffering
Consider that suffering can refine and strengthen our faith, drawing us closer to God, as seen in Job's journey.

Seeking God in Distress
Encourage turning to God in prayer and scripture when feeling faint-hearted, as Job continually sought God despite his terror.

Community Support
Highlight the importance of community and support from fellow believers during times of trial, as Job's friends initially came to comfort him.Top 10 Lessons from Job 23

How do scriptures guide us through our emotions?

Does Job 23:13-14 suggest predestination, and if so, how does that harmonize with other scriptures that emphasize human free will?

Given Job 16:17, how does the text account for Job's apparent sinlessness despite broader biblical teachings that 'all have sinned' (Romans 3:23)?

Proverbs 21:1: How can a king's heart be completely directed by God if history is full of cruel rulers who appear to have acted against any divine morality?(16)For God maketh my heart soft.--That is, "He has made it full of apprehension and fear, and the Almighty hath troubled me in these two respects: that He did not cut me off before the darkness, so that I had never been born, or that He did not hide darkness from mine eyes after giving me life." (Comp.Job 3:11;Job 3:20, &c.) We may understand this of the physical suffering to which he was subjected, or of the mental distress and perplexity under which he laboured.

Verse 16. -For God maketh my heart soft;of faintas inLeviticus 26:36 andDeuteronomy 20:3. He takes away my courage, and leaves me a prey to terror.And the Almighty troubleth me. The verb used (the hiph. form ofבהל) is a very strong one, and means "hath filled me with horror and consternation?

Parallel Commentaries ...


God
וְ֭אֵל(wə·’êl)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 410:Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty

has made my heart
לִבִּ֑י(lib·bî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 3820:The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre

faint;
הֵרַ֣ךְ(hê·raḵ)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7401:To be tender, weak or soft

the Almighty
וְ֝שַׁדַּ֗י(wə·šad·day)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7706:The Almighty

has terrified me.
הִבְהִילָֽנִי׃(hiḇ·hî·lā·nî)
Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 926:To tremble inwardly, be, alarmed, agitated, to hasten anxiously


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