Listen to this, O Job; stand still and consider the wonders of God.
Parallel translations
- WEB “Listen to this, Job. Stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.
- KJV Hearken unto this, O Job: stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God.
- NKJV “Listen to this, O Job; Stand still and consider the wondrous works of God.
- NASB ¶“Listen to this, Job; Stand and consider the wonders of God.
- NLT “Pay attention to this, Job. Stop and consider the wonderful miracles of God!
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Quick answer
Elihu calls Job to stop and ponder the wondrous works of God. Reverent attention to creation is the cure for presumptuous complaint.
Overview
Elihu directly addresses Job, urging him to stand still and consider God's marvels. This is a summons to humility and wonder rather than self-justification. It prepares the way for the LORD's own appearance, which leads Job to the same posture of awed silence (Job 40:4-5).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 8
- Exod 14:13But Moses told the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the LORD’s salvation, which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians you see today, you will never see again.
- Ps 145:10–12All You have made will give You thanks, O LORD, and Your saints will bless You.
- Ps 111:2Great are the works of the LORD; they are pondered by all who delight in them.
- Hab 2:20But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him.
- Ps 145:5–6the glorious splendor of Your majesty. And I will meditate on Your wondrous works.
- Job 36:24Remember to magnify His work, which men have praised in song.
- Ps 46:10“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”
- Job 26:6–14Sheol is naked before God, and Abaddon has no covering.
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