Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The gray-haired and the aged are on our side, men even older than your father. New Living Translation On our side are aged, gray-haired men much older than your father! English Standard Version Both the gray-haired and the aged are among us, older than your father. Berean Standard Bible Both the gray-haired and the aged are on our side—men much older than your father. King James Bible With us are both the grayheaded and very aged men, much elder than thy father. New King James Version Both the gray-haired and the aged are among us, Much older than your father. New American Standard Bible “Both the gray-haired and the aged are among us, Older than your father. NASB 1995 “Both the gray-haired and the aged are among us, Older than your father. NASB 1977 “Both the gray-haired and the aged are among us, Older than your father. Legacy Standard Bible Both the gray-haired and the aged are among us, Older than your father. Amplified Bible “Among us are both the gray-haired and the aged, Older than your father. Christian Standard Bible Both the gray-haired and the elderly are with us— older than your father. Holman Christian Standard Bible Both the gray-haired and the elderly are with us, men older than your father. American Standard Version With us are both the grayheaded and the very aged men, Much elder than thy father. Contemporary English Version We have the benefit of wisdom older than your father. English Revised Version With us are both the grayheaded and the very aged men, much elder than thy father. GOD'S WORD® Translation Both the old and the gray-haired are among us. They are older than your father. Good News Translation We learned our wisdom from gray-haired people--those born before your father. International Standard Version "We have both the gray-haired and the aged with us, and they are far older than your father. Majority Standard Bible Both the gray-haired and the aged are on our side?men much older than your father. NET Bible The gray-haired and the aged are on our side, men far older than your father. New Heart English Bible With us are both the gray-headed and the very aged men, much elder than your father. Webster's Bible Translation With us are both the gray headed and very aged men, much older than thy father. World English Bible With us are both the gray-headed and the very aged men, much older than your father. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBoth the gray-headed "" And the very aged [are] among us—Greater than your father [in] days. Young's Literal Translation Both the gray-headed And the very aged are among us -- Greater than thy father in days. Smith's Literal Translation Also the gray headed and old man with us, great of days above thy fathers. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThere are with us also aged and ancient men, much elder than thy fathers. Catholic Public Domain Version There are with us both aged and ancient men, even more senior than your fathers. New American Bible There are gray-haired old men among us, more advanced in years than your father. New Revised Standard Version The gray-haired and the aged are on our side, those older than your father. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBehold, there are among us the gray-headed and the very aged men, much older in days than your father. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Behold, there are with us those who are old, also are with us those who are old and more ancient also than your father in days OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917With us are both the gray-headed and the very aged men, Much older than thy father. Brenton Septuagint Translation Truly among us are both the old and very aged man, more advanced in days than thy father. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Eliphaz: Job Does Not Fear God…9What do you know that we do not? What do you understand that is not clear to us? 10Both the gray-haired and the aged are on our side— men much older than your father. 11Are the consolations of God not enough for you, even words spoken gently to you?… Cross References Job 12:12 Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life. Job 32:7 I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom. Proverbs 16:31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness. Proverbs 20:29 The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old. 1 Kings 12:6-8 Then King Rehoboam consulted with the elders who had served his father Solomon during his lifetime. “How do you advise me to respond to these people?” he asked. / They replied, “If you will be a servant to these people and serve them this day, and if you will respond by speaking kind words to them, they will be your servants forever.” / But Rehoboam rejected the advice of the elders; instead, he consulted the young men who had grown up with him and served him. Psalm 119:100 I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts. Ecclesiastes 4:13 Better is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to take a warning. Isaiah 3:2 the mighty man and the warrior, the judge and the prophet, the soothsayer and the elder, Jeremiah 5:5 I will go to the powerful and speak to them. Surely they know the way of the LORD, the justice of their God.” But they too, with one accord, had broken the yoke and torn off the chains. Daniel 4:36 At the same time my sanity was restored, my honor and splendor returned to me for the glory of my kingdom. My advisers and nobles sought me out, and I was restored to my throne, and surpassing greatness was added to me. 1 Timothy 5:1 Do not rebuke an older man, but appeal to him as to a father. Treat younger men as brothers, Titus 2:2 Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, and sound in faith, love, and perseverance. Hebrews 5:14 But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil. 1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Treasury of Scripture With us are both the gray headed and very aged men, much elder than your father. the gray-headed Job 8:8-11 For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers: … Job 12:20 He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged. Job 32:6,7 And 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… Jump to Previous Aged Elder Full Gray Gray-Haired Grayheaded Gray-Headed Greater Grey-Haired Greyheaded Headed Older SideJump to Next Aged Elder Full Gray Gray-Haired Grayheaded Gray-Headed Greater Grey-Haired Greyheaded Headed Older SideJob 15 1. Eliphaz reproves Job for impiety in justifying himself17. He proves by tradition the restlessness of wicked men Both the gray-haired and the aged are on our side— This phrase highlights the value placed on age and experience in ancient Near Eastern culture. Elders were often seen as repositories of wisdom and tradition, and their opinions carried significant weight in societal and legal matters. In the context of the Book of Job, Eliphaz is emphasizing the authority and credibility of the counsel he and his friends offer to Job. This reflects a broader biblical theme where wisdom is associated with age, as seen in Proverbs 16:31, which states, "Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life." men much older than your father. Persons / Places / Events 1. Eliphaz the TemaniteOne of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him but ends up accusing him of wrongdoing. In this chapter, Eliphaz is speaking to Job. 2. Job A righteous man who is suffering greatly and is the central figure in the Book of Job. He is being tested by God through severe trials. 3. Teman A region in Edom, known for its wise men. Eliphaz is from this area, which adds weight to his claim of wisdom. 4. The Aged and Gray-Haired Represents the elders and wise men of the community, who traditionally hold authority and respect due to their life experience. 5. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to offer counsel but often end up criticizing him. Teaching Points Value of ExperienceThe verse highlights the importance of respecting and valuing the wisdom that comes with age and experience. In a culture that often prioritizes youth, Christians are reminded to seek counsel from those who have walked the path before them. Discernment in Counsel While age can bring wisdom, it is crucial to discern the truth and righteousness of the counsel given. Not all advice from the elderly is necessarily godly or correct. Humility in Learning Job's situation teaches us to remain humble and open to learning from others, regardless of our own understanding or experiences. Respect for Elders The Bible consistently teaches respect for elders, and this verse reinforces the idea that their insights can be invaluable in navigating life's challenges. Wisdom from God Ultimately, true wisdom comes from God, and while human counsel is valuable, it should always be weighed against God's Word.Verse 10. - With us are both the greyheaded and very aged men. "With us" seems to mean "of our party," or "on our side." Eliphaz claims that all the greybeards of the time, as well as all the ancient men of past times (comp. Job 8:8, and below, ver. 18), are on his side. and think as he does. Much elder than thy father. Men, i.e. not merely of the preceding, but of much more distant generations His Latin to be supported by the voice of antiquity was, no doubt, in strict accordance with fact. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Bothגַּם־ (gam-) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and the gray-haired שָׂ֣ב (śāḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7867: To become aged, to grow gray and גַּם־ (gam-) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and the aged יָשִׁ֣ישׁ (yā·šîš) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3453: An old man are on our side— בָּ֑נוּ (bā·nū) Preposition | first person common plural Strong's Hebrew men much older כַּבִּ֖יר (kab·bîr) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 3524: Great, mighty, much than your father. מֵאָבִ֣יךָ (mê·’ā·ḇî·ḵā) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1: Father Links Job 15:10 NIVJob 15:10 NLT Job 15:10 ESV Job 15:10 NASB Job 15:10 KJV Job 15:10 BibleApps.com Job 15:10 Biblia Paralela Job 15:10 Chinese Bible Job 15:10 French Bible Job 15:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 15:10 With us are both the gray-headed (Jb) |
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