Gen 20:7, 17, Job 42:8-9, Jam 5:15-16, 1Jo 5:16 | TSK | STEP | a prophet.The word {navi,} rendered a prophet, not only signifies one who foretell future events, but also an intercessor, instructor. See 1 Sa ch. 10. The title was also given to men eminent for eloquence and literary abilities: hence Aaron, because he was the spokesman of Moses to the Egyptian king, is called a prophet. pray. surely. all.

Genesis 20:7

a prophet.The word {navi,} rendered a prophet, not only signifies one who foretell future events, but also an intercessor, instructor. See 1 Sa ch. 10.

1Ki 18:1-46; 1Co 14:4The title was also given to men eminent for eloquence and literary abilities: hence Aaron, because he was the spokesman of Moses to the Egyptian king, is called a prophet.

Ex 4:16; 7:1; 12:1-3; 18:17; 7:1; 1Ch 16:22; Ps 25:14; 105:9-15

Heb 1:1

pray.

Le 6:4,7; 1Sa 7:5,8; 12:19,23; 2Sa 24:17; 1Ki 13:6; 2Ki 5:11; 19:2-4

Job 42:8; Jer 14:11; 15:1; 27:18; Jas 5:14-16; 1Jo 5:16; Re 11:5,6

surely.

18; 2:17; 12:17; Job 34:19; Ps 105:14; Eze 3:18; 33:8,14-16; Heb 13:4

all.

12:15; Nu 16:32,33; 2Sa 24:17

Genesis 20:17

7; 29:31; 1Sa 5:11,12; Ezr 6:10; Job 42:9,10; Pr 15:8,29; Isa 45:11

Mt 7:7; 21:22; Ac 3:24; Php 4:6; 1Th 5:25; Jas 5:16

Job 42:8-9

Therefore.From this it appears that Job was considered as a priest, not only to his own family, but also to others. For his children he offered burnt offerings, (ch. 1:5,) and now he is to make the same kind of offerings, accompanied with intercession, in behalf of his three friends. This is a full proof of the innocence and integrity of Job.

seven bullocks.

Nu 23:1,14,29; 1Ch 15:26; 2Ch 29:21; Eze 45:23; Heb 10:4,10-14

go.

Mt 5:23,24

offer.

1:5; Ex 18:12

my servant Job shall.

Ge 20:17; Isa 60:14; Jer 14:11; 15:1; Eze 14:14; Heb 7:25; Jas 5:14

1Jo 5:6; Re 3:9

him. Heb. his face, or person.

9; 1Sa 25:35; Mal 1:8,9; Mt 3:17; Eph 1:6

lest.