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.

So Eliphaz {H464} the Temanite {H8489} and Bildad {H1085} the Shuhite {H7747} and Zophar {H6691} the Naamathite {H5284} went {H3212}, and did {H6213} according as the LORD {H3068} commanded {H1696} them: the LORD {H3068} also accepted {H5375} Job {H6440}{H347}.

So Elifaz the Teimani, Bildad the Shuchi and Tzofar the Na'amati went and did what ADONAI had ordered them to do, and ADONAI accepted Iyov['s prayer].

So Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite went and did as the LORD had told them; and the LORD accepted Job’s request.

So Eliphaz the Temanite and Bildad the Shuhite and Zophar the Naamathite went, and did according as Jehovah commanded them: and Jehovah accepted Job.

Job 42:9 marks a crucial turning point in the Book of Job, signifying the immediate response of Job's three friends to God's command and the Lord's acceptance of their obedience and Job's intercession.

Context of Job 42:9

This verse directly follows the Lord's powerful address to Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar in Job 42:7-8. God declared His wrath against them because they had "not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath." The Lord commanded them to take seven bullocks and seven rams, go to Job, and offer a burnt offering, with Job praying for them. This instruction highlighted their error and Job's righteous standing in God's eyes, despite his immense suffering and questioning. Their swift compliance in this verse demonstrates their submission to divine authority.

Key Themes and Messages

  • Obedience to God's Word: The immediate action of Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar demonstrates their submission to the divine command. Despite their earlier stubborn arguments and misrepresentations of God, they recognized His authority and acted accordingly, acknowledging their need for reconciliation.
  • The Power of Intercession: Job's role as an intercessor for his friends is central. God stipulated that He would accept their offering only through Job's prayer, emphasizing the unique position Job held as God's "servant." This highlights the importance of intercessory prayer and foreshadows the greater intercession of Christ for humanity.
  • Divine Acceptance and Forgiveness: The phrase "the LORD also accepted Job" (and by extension, their offering through Job) signifies God's favorable reception. It underscores God's willingness to forgive those who humble themselves and obey His instructions, even after significant error. This acceptance paves the way for healing and restoration.
  • Restoration Begins: This act of obedience and acceptance sets the stage for the full restoration of Job's fortunes, detailed in Job 42:10. It shows that divine restoration often begins with humility, repentance, and adherence to God's prescribed way.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew word translated as "accepted" in this verse is nasa (נָשָׂא), which carries the primary meaning of "to lift," "to bear," or "to carry." In this context, it implies that God "lifted up" or "received favorably" Job's prayer and, through it, the offering of his friends. It conveys a sense of divine approval and the removal of the burden of their offense, indicating that their sin of speaking wrongly about God was forgiven.

Practical Application

Job 42:9 offers valuable lessons for believers today:

  • Humility and Obedience: It reminds us of the importance of humbling ourselves and obeying God's commands, even when it requires admitting our mistakes or going against our pride. True repentance involves not just remorse but also action.
  • The Role of Intercessory Prayer: The passage highlights the profound impact of praying for others, especially for those who may have wronged us or are in need of spiritual intervention. Like Job, we are called to be channels of God's grace for others, reflecting the ultimate intercession of Jesus Christ on our behalf.
  • God's Grace and Forgiveness: It reassures us that God is merciful and ready to forgive when we approach Him in repentance and obedience, through the proper means He provides. His acceptance brings peace and reconciliation.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Hebrews 11:8

    By 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 9:6

    And 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 10:33

    Immediately 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 7:24

    Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

  • John 2:5

    His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do [it].

  • Job 22:27

    Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows.

  • Job 42:8

    Therefore 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.

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