Bible Study

Elihu is the only character in the book of Job with a Hebrew name.

Rocks pouring out streams of oil (29:6) is a reference to olive trees. They are one of the few trees that thrive in rocky soil.… Read More »Rocks pouring out streams of oil

Those who rebel against the light is how Job describes people who oppose wisdom and righteousness (24:13). They sleep during the day and do their… Read More »Those who rebel against the light

A pledge (22:6) was an object of worth given as a down payment on a debt. Israelites were not to take in pledge essential items… Read More »Pledge

Honey is mentioned often in the Bible (see 20:17). People probably gathered the honey from wild bees. The gathering of wild honey led to an… Read More »Honey

Proverbs in Job. In 17:5, Job may have been quoting a proverb to warn his friends not to make false accusations against him. Proverbs are… Read More »Proverbs in Job

Sackcloth (16:15) was an outward sign of grieving. It was a coarse fabric used for grain sacks. It was very uncomfortable to wear and thus… Read More »Sackcloth

The book of Job includes three cycles of conversations in which the friends of Job offer their comfort and advice, and then listen as Job… Read More »Three cycles of conversations

Clay was one of the most readily available materials in ancient times. It was used to construct buildings and to make everyday household items. Job… Read More »Clay

In the literature of the ancient Near East, the sea (9:8) is often seen as a threat to the order of nature. People looked upon… Read More »The sea

What is Sheol? In the OT, Sheol (7:9–10) is where the dead reside. It is a place of rest for believers (1 Sam. 28:14), but… Read More »What is Sheol

Was Job a real person? It is not known exactly when Job lived, but he was a real person. Ezekiel 14:14, 20 and James 5:11… Read More »Was Job a real person?