Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But I have a mind as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know all these things? New Living Translation Well, I know a few things myself— and you’re no better than I am. Who doesn’t know these things you’ve been saying? English Standard Version But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know such things as these? Berean Standard Bible But I also have a mind; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know such things as these? King James Bible But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: yea, who knoweth not such things as these? New King James Version But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Indeed, who does not know such things as these? New American Standard Bible “But I have intelligence as well as you; I am not inferior to you. And who does not know such things as these? NASB 1995 “But I have intelligence as well as you; I am not inferior to you. And who does not know such things as these? NASB 1977 “But I have intelligence as well as you; I am not inferior to you. And who does not know such things as these? Legacy Standard Bible But I have a heart of wisdom as well as you; I do not fall short of you. And who does not know such things as these? Amplified Bible “But I have intelligence and understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know such things as these [of God’s wisdom and might]? Christian Standard Bible But I also have a mind like you; I am not inferior to you. Who doesn’t know the things you are talking about? Holman Christian Standard Bible But I also have a mind; I am not inferior to you. Who doesn’t know the things you are talking about? American Standard Version But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: Yea, who knoweth not such things as these? Contemporary English Version But I know as much as you do, and so does everyone else. English Revised Version But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: yea, who knoweth not such things as these? GOD'S WORD® Translation Like you, I have a mind. I am not inferior to you. But who doesn't know these things? Good News Translation But I have as much sense as you have; I am in no way inferior to you; everyone knows all that you have said. International Standard Version Like you, I also have understanding. I'm not inferior to you; who doesn't know things like this?" Majority Standard Bible But I also have a mind; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know such things as these? NET Bible I also have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know such things as these? New Heart English Bible But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Yes, who doesn't know such things as these? Webster's Bible Translation But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: yes, who knoweth not such things as these? World English Bible But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Yes, who doesn’t know such things as these? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI also have a heart like you, I am not fallen more than you, "" And with whom is there not like these? Young's Literal Translation I also have a heart like you, I am not fallen more than you, And with whom is there not like these? Smith's Literal Translation Also to me a heart like you; I fall not more than you: and with whom not like these? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI also have a heart as well as you: for who is ignorant of these things, which you know? Catholic Public Domain Version And I have a heart just as you also do, and I am not inferior to you. For who is ignorant of these things, which you know? New American Bible But I have intelligence as well as you; I do not fall short of you; for who does not know such things as these? New Revised Standard Version But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know such things as these? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you; but to whom are such things as these not known? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I also have a heart like you, and I have not been less than you who have such things as these OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you; Yea, who knoweth not such things as these? Brenton Septuagint Translation But I also have a heart as well as you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Responds to Zophar…2“Truly then you are the people with whom wisdom itself will die! 3But I also have a mind; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know such things as these? 4I am a laughingstock to my friends, though I called on God, and He answered. The righteous and upright man is a laughingstock.… Cross References 1 Corinthians 8:1-2 Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up. / The one who thinks he knows something does not yet know as he ought to know. 1 Corinthians 4:7 For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not? 2 Corinthians 11:5-6 I consider myself in no way inferior to those “super-apostles.” / Although I am not a polished speaker, I am certainly not lacking in knowledge. We have made this clear to you in every way possible. 1 Corinthians 10:15 I speak to reasonable people; judge for yourselves what I say. 1 Corinthians 14:20 Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature. Romans 11:33 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 1 Corinthians 1:19-20 For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” / Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 1 Corinthians 3:18-19 Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. / For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel. Proverbs 26:12 Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Proverbs 28:26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe. Isaiah 5:21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. Ecclesiastes 7:16 Do not be overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself? Proverbs 3:7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. Treasury of Scripture But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: yes, who knows not such things as these? But I have Job 13:2-5 What ye know, the same do I know also: I am not inferior unto you… Proverbs 26:4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest thou also be like unto him. 2 Corinthians 11:5,21-23 For I suppose I was not a whit behind the very chiefest apostles… understanding. Job 6:6,7 Can that which is unsavoury be eaten without salt? or is there any taste in the white of an egg? … Job 26:2,3 How hast thou helped him that is without power? how savest thou the arm that hath no strength? … Jump to Previous Equal Fallen Heart Inferior Intelligence Mind UnderstandingJump to Next Equal Fallen Heart Inferior Intelligence Mind UnderstandingJob 12 1. Job maintains himself against his friends that reprove him7. He acknowledges the doctrine of God's omnipotence But I also have a mind; Job asserts his intellectual capacity, emphasizing that he possesses understanding and wisdom. This statement reflects the broader theme of wisdom literature in the Bible, where human understanding is often contrasted with divine wisdom. Job's claim can be seen as a defense against the accusations of his friends, who suggest that his suffering is due to a lack of understanding or righteousness. This phrase echoes the biblical principle that all humans are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), endowed with the ability to reason and discern. I am not inferior to you. Who does not know such things as these? Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man of great faith and integrity who undergoes severe trials and suffering. In this chapter, Job is responding to his friends who have been offering him counsel. 2. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who have come to comfort Job but end up accusing him of wrongdoing, suggesting that his suffering is a result of his sins. 3. Uz The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel, possibly in Edom or northern Arabia. 4. The Dialogue This chapter is part of a larger dialogue between Job and his friends, where Job defends his understanding and integrity against their accusations. 5. The Suffering Job's immense suffering, including the loss of his children, wealth, and health, serves as the backdrop for this discourse. Teaching Points Equality in UnderstandingJob asserts that he is not inferior in understanding to his friends. This teaches us the importance of recognizing the value of our own insights and experiences, even when others may seem more knowledgeable. Humility and Wisdom While Job defends his understanding, he also demonstrates humility by acknowledging that wisdom is not exclusive to any one person. We should be open to learning from others while also valuing our own God-given insights. Discernment in Counsel Job's response to his friends highlights the need for discernment when receiving advice. Not all counsel, even from well-meaning friends, aligns with God's truth. The Source of True Wisdom Job's confidence in his understanding points us to the ultimate source of wisdom—God Himself. We should seek divine wisdom through prayer and scripture. Integrity in Suffering Job maintains his integrity despite his friends' accusations. This encourages us to hold fast to our faith and character, even when misunderstood or judged by others.Verse 3. - But I have understanding as well as you. "I, however, claim to have just as much understanding [literally, 'heart'] as you, and to be just as well entitled to speak, and to claim attention;" since I am not inferior to you. "I am not conscious," i.e., "of any inferiority to you, intellectual or moral. I do not fall below you in either respect." Yea, who knoweth not such things as these? "Not," Job means to say, "that much understanding is necessary in such a case as this; any man of common intelligence can form a correct judgment on the point in dispute between us." The special point, in Job's mind, seems to be God's complete mastery over the world, and absolute control over all that takes place in it (see the introductory paragraph). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But I alsoגַּם־ (gam-) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and have a mind; לֵבָ֨ב ׀ (lê·ḇāḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart I אָנֹכִ֣י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I am not לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no inferior נֹפֵ֣ל (nō·p̄êl) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie to you. מִכֶּ֑ם (mik·kem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of Who מִי־ (mî-) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix does not [know] אֵ֥ין (’ên) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle such things כְּמוֹ־ (kə·mōw-) Preposition Strong's 3644: Like, as, when as these? אֵֽלֶּה׃ (’êl·leh) Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those Links Job 12:3 NIVJob 12:3 NLT Job 12:3 ESV Job 12:3 NASB Job 12:3 KJV Job 12:3 BibleApps.com Job 12:3 Biblia Paralela Job 12:3 Chinese Bible Job 12:3 French Bible Job 12:3 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 12:3 But I have understanding as well as (Jb) |
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