1. R.W. Naked x2-(NET) While it does include the literal sense of nakedness at birth, Job is also using it symbolically to mean “without possessions.”
2. R.W. The LORDx3 gives/take away-From zero to zero, what is not gain? And what will not be taken away? None. Job believed that the One who does both giving and taking away is the LORD. i.e. God is the master of His life. He is totally passive.
May the name of the LORD be blessed- Even though what is given will be taken away, Job counted that his journey was nothing but grace of God. "he did not charge God with moral impropriety. (inappropriate behavior) (NET) God did nothing worthless or tasteless. The ancient versions saw the word connected with “foolishness” or “stupidity
(BKC) Recognizing God’s sovereign rights (The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away), Job praised the LORD. It is truly remarkable that Job followed adversity with adoration, woe with worship. Unlike so many people, he did not give in to bitterness; he refused to blame God for wrongdoing (cf. Job 2:10).
Job’s amazing response showed Satan was utterly wrong in predicting that Job would curse God. Devotion is possible without dollars received in return; people can be godly apart from material gain. Job’s saintly worship at the moment of extreme loss and intense grief verified God’s words about Job’s godly character.
Reflection: from grief to worship, Job was thinking. His praise was reasonable and also reflected his determination. When he recognized the work of the LORD he refused to feel pity for himself, but he focused on praising the grace of the LORD. How will I praise God with reasonings and determination in my hard times? It depends on how I see my life today? Do I see grace or self-effort/full of bitterness? Then one day, when I know that when God takes away the journey from zero to zero is a journey of grace.
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