Job 29:1-25

29:1-31:40 | Job’s concluding monologues present a summary of his genuine righteousness and his desire for true justice to be done on his behalf.

29:2-6 | Job recalled his life before tragedy struck (the days of my prime). He had wealth, wisdom, family, utter respect; he had been a defender of the disadvantaged and had known the friendly presence of God. Now, however, he was suffering for reasons unknown to him. Psalm 77:10 expresses similar sentiment.

29:6 | Steps bathed with cream and rock pouring out rivers of oil are poetic references suggesting the extent of the abundance and luxury in which Job had once lived.

29:18 | The nest metaphor conveys Job’s once-held belief that he would die a satisfied old man, surrounded by children and grandchildren.

29:21-23 | In his prime, Job was so respected that no one would say anything after him because his wisdom was so complete.

29:25 | Although Job used the words chief and king, he had not led as an oppressive tyrant but as a compassionate leader.