Job 34:37

“For he addeth rebellion unto his sin, etc.] Or he “may” or “will” add f1215, if he is suffered to go on at this rate, and is not stopped; as yet he has only committed, it may be charitably hoped, some sins through ignorance, error, and mistake, but if he is let alone he will proceed from evil to evil, to more ungodliness; to be guilty of presumptuous sins, of open treason and rebellion against God; he clappeth [his hands] amongst us, or “he will clap”; he will either clap his hands together as expressive of extreme grief and sorrow, of the agonies of his mind; showing extravagant impatience, and pouring out his complaints in the most bitter manner, (see <262114>Ezekiel 21:14); or rather by…”

“clappeth . . . hands--in scorn (Job 27:23; Eze 21:17). multiplieth . . . words-- (Job 11:2; Job 35:16). To his original "sin" to correct which trials have been sent, "he adds rebellion," that is, words arraigning God's justice. Next: Job Chapter 35”

“For he addeth rebellion unto his sin - To the sin which he has formerly committed and which bas brought these trials upon him, he now adds the sin of complaining and rebellion against God. Of Job, this was certainly not true to the extent which Elihu intended, but it is a very common case in afflictions. A man is visited with calamity as a chastisement for his sins. Instead of searching out the cause why he is afflicted, or bowing with resignation to the superior wisdom of God when he cannot “see” any cause, he regards himself as unjustly dealt with; complains of the government of God as severe, and gives “occasion” for a severer calamity in some other form. The result is often that he is…”

“Addeth - He sinned before, by impatience under his afflictions, now he is grown obstinate, and instead of humbling himself for his sins, justifies himself, and accuses the blessed God. Clapped - Insulting and triumphing. Against God - In effect, though not directly. Next: Job Chapter 35”

“rebellion: Sa1 15:23; Isa 1:19, Isa 1:20 he clappeth: Job 27:23 multiplieth: Job 8:2, Job 8:3, Job 11:2, Job 11:3, Job 35:2, Job 35:3, Job 35:16, Job 42:7 Next: Job Chapter 35”