Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.
Parallel translations
- WEB Mark well, Job, and listen to me. Hold your peace, and I will speak.
- KJV Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.
- NKJV “Give ear, Job, listen to me; Hold your peace, and I will speak.
- NASB “Pay attention, Job, listen to me; Keep silent, and let me speak.
- NLT Mark this well, Job. Listen to me, for I have more to say.
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Quick answer
Elihu calls Job to listen attentively and let him speak. It marks a pause urging Job to receive instruction.
Overview
Having laid out his teaching, Elihu directly addresses Job, urging him to pay close attention and remain silent so Elihu may continue. The tone is earnest, presenting himself as one offering wisdom. Whatever the limits of Elihu's understanding, his appeal to listen humbly to instruction is a fitting posture before the deeper revelation God Himself will soon give.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 4
- Job 18:2“How long until you end these speeches? Show some sense, and then we can talk.
- Job 13:6Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips.
- Job 21:2“Listen carefully to my words; let this be your consolation to me.
- Job 32:11Indeed, I waited while you spoke; I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words,
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Job's cry for a mediator who can lay his hand on both God and man, and his confidence that 'my Redeemer lives' and will stand on the earth, reaches forward to Jesus the living Redeemer.
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