Job 32

Job · Chapter 32

Job 32:11

1So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.2Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God.3Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.4Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.5When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.6And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion.7I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.8But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.9Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.10Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.11Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.12Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:13Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.14Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.15They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.16When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)17I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.18For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.19Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.20I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.21Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.22For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.

King James Version (1769)

Other translations

VerseKJVBSBASV
11Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.Indeed, I waited while you spoke; I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words,Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasonings, Whilst ye searched out what to say.

In context

Who is speaking and to whom, what is happening, when and where, and why it matters, each with its sources. Coming with the context cards.

Original Hebrew words

EnglishHebrewSay itStrong'sMeaning
here!הֵ֤ןhenH2005
look!

הֵן (hen) interj 1) behold, lo, though hypothetical part 2) if Aramaic equivalent: hen (הֵן "look!" H2006A)

I waitedהוֹחַ֨לְתִּיho-CHAL-tiH3176G
to wait: wait

יָחַל (ya.chal) : wait[for_time] 1) to wait, hope, expect 1a) (Niphal) to wait 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to wait, await, tarry 1b2) to wait for, hope for 1c) (Hiphil) to wait, tarry, wait for, hope for Also means: ya.chal (יָחַל ": hope" H3176H)

for words yourלְֽדִבְרֵיכֶ֗םle-div-rei-KHEMH1697G
word

דָּבָר (da.var) : word/speech/command 1) speech, word, speaking, thing 1a) speech 1b) saying, utterance 1c) word, words 1d) business, occupation, acts, matter, case, something, manner (by extension)

I gave earאָ֭זִין'A-zinH0238
to listen

אָזַן (a.zan) 1) to hear, listen 1a) (Hiphil) 1a1) to hear, listen, give ear 1a2) to be obedient, harken 1a3) to hear or listen to prayers (of God)

toעַד־'ad-H5704
till

עַד (ad) prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)

understandings yourתְּב֥וּנֹֽתֵיכֶ֑םte-VU-no-tei-KHEMH8394
understanding

תְּבוּנָה (ta.vu.nah) 1) understanding, intelligence 1a) the act of understanding 1a1) skill 1b) the faculty of understanding 1b1) intelligence, understanding, insight 1c) the object of knowledge 1d) teacher (personification)

untilעַֽד־'ad-H5704
till

עַד (ad) prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)

you searched for !תַּחְקְר֥וּןtach-ke-RUNH2713
to search

חָקַר (cha.qar) 1) to search, search for, search out, examine, investigate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to search (for) 1a2) to search through, explore 1a3) to examine thoroughly 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be searched out, be found out, be ascertained, be examined 1c) (Piel) to search out, seek out

wordsמִלִּֽין׃mi-LINH4405
speech

מִלָּה (mil.lah) word, speech, utterance Aramaic equivalent: mil.lah (מִלָּה "word" H4406)

Words and meanings from STEPBible data (Tyndale House, Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). The capitalized syllable is the stressed one.