Job 42:9
So Eliphaz the Temanite and Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite went, and did according as the LORD commanded them: the LORD also accepted Job.
Original Language Analysis
וַיֵּלְכוּ֩
H1980
וַיֵּלְכוּ֩
Strong's:
H1980
Word #:
1 of 17
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
אֱלִיפַ֨ז
So Eliphaz
H464
אֱלִיפַ֨ז
So Eliphaz
Strong's:
H464
Word #:
2 of 17
eliphaz, the name of one of job's friends, and of a son of esau
וַֽיַּעֲשׂ֔וּ
and did
H6213
וַֽיַּעֲשׂ֔וּ
and did
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
8 of 17
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר
H834
כַּאֲשֶׁ֛ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
9 of 17
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
דִּבֶּ֥ר
commanded
H1696
דִּבֶּ֥ר
commanded
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
10 of 17
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
יְהוָ֖ה
according as the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֖ה
according as the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
12 of 17
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
וַיִּשָּׂ֥א
also accepted
H5375
וַיִּשָּׂ֥א
also accepted
Strong's:
H5375
Word #:
13 of 17
to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
יְהוָ֖ה
according as the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֖ה
according as the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
14 of 17
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
15 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
Cross References
Hebrews 11:8By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.Acts 9:6And he trembling and astonished said, Lord, what wilt thou have me to do? And the Lord said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do.Acts 10:33Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.Matthew 7:24Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:Isaiah 60:14The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet; and they shall call thee, The city of the LORD, The Zion of the Holy One of Israel.Job 22:27Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows.Job 42:8Therefore take unto you now seven bullocks and seven rams, and go to my servant Job, and offer up for yourselves a burnt offering; and my servant Job shall pray for you: for him will I accept: lest I deal with you after your folly, in that ye have not spoken of me the thing which is right, like my servant Job.Ecclesiastes 9:7Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.John 2:5His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it.
Historical Context
Sacrificial systems throughout ancient Near East sought divine favor and forgiveness. God's acceptance of sacrifice through Job's mediation established Job's vindication while providing path for friends' restoration. This demonstrated that God desires reconciliation, providing means for forgiveness even after serious error.
Questions for Reflection
- How do you respond to correction about theological errors—defensively or with humble acceptance?
- What relationships need restoration through accepting correction and following God's prescribed path?
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Analysis & Commentary
"So Eliphaz the Temanite and Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite went, and did according as the LORD commanded them." Job's friends obey God's instruction to bring sacrifices and have Job pray for them. Their compliance demonstrates appropriate response to divine rebuke. Though they spoke wrongly about God (v.7), they accept correction and God's prescribed remedy. This teaches that even serious theological error can be forgiven when we humbly accept correction and follow God's prescribed path to reconciliation.