Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I am about to open my mouth; my words are on the tip of my tongue. New Living Translation Now that I have begun to speak, let me continue. English Standard Version Behold, I open my mouth; the tongue in my mouth speaks. Berean Standard Bible Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue. King James Bible Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth. New King James Version Now, I open my mouth; My tongue speaks in my mouth. New American Standard Bible “Behold now, I open my mouth, My tongue in my mouth speaks. NASB 1995 “Behold now, I open my mouth, My tongue in my mouth speaks. NASB 1977 “Behold now, I open my mouth, My tongue in my mouth speaks. Legacy Standard Bible Behold now, I open my mouth; My tongue in my mouth speaks. Amplified Bible “Behold, I have opened my mouth [to begin my speech]; My tongue in my mouth is going to speak. Christian Standard Bible I am going to open my mouth; my tongue will form words on my palate. Holman Christian Standard Bible I am going to open my mouth; my tongue will form words on my palate. American Standard Version Behold now, I have opened my mouth; My tongue hath spoken in my mouth. Contemporary English Version Everything I will say English Revised Version Behold now, I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth. GOD'S WORD® Translation I've opened my mouth. The words are on the tip of my tongue. Good News Translation I am ready to say what's on my mind. International Standard Version Look! I've begun to speak, and I'm fashioning my words. Majority Standard Bible Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue. NET Bible See now, I have opened my mouth; my tongue in my mouth has spoken. New Heart English Bible See now, I have opened my mouth. My tongue has spoken in my mouth. Webster's Bible Translation Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth. World English Bible See now, I have opened my mouth. My tongue has spoken in my mouth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionNow behold, I have opened my mouth, "" My tongue has spoken in the palate. Young's Literal Translation Lo, I pray thee, I have opened my mouth, My tongue hath spoken in the palate. Smith's Literal Translation Behold, now, I opened my mouth, my tongue spake in my palate. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBehold now I have opened my mouth, let my tongue speak within my jaws. Catholic Public Domain Version Behold, I have opened my mouth; let my tongue speak along with my throat. New American Bible Behold, now I open my mouth; my tongue and voice form words. New Revised Standard Version See, I open my mouth; the tongue in my mouth speaks. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBehold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue speaks in my mouth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Behold, I have opened my mouth and in my mouth my tongue speaks OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Behold now, I have opened my mouth, My tongue hath spoken in my mouth. Brenton Septuagint Translation For behold, I have opened my mouth, and my tongue has spoken. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Rebukes Job1“But now, O Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words. 2Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue. 3My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.… Cross References Psalm 49:3 My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding. Proverbs 8:6-7 Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right. / For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips. Psalm 19:14 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil. Matthew 12:34-37 You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. / But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. ... James 3:2-10 We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body. / When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal. / Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined. ... Psalm 37:30 The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. Proverbs 10:32 The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse. Isaiah 50:4 The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. Luke 6:45 The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. Proverbs 16:23 The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips. Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Psalm 119:13 With my lips I proclaim all the judgments of Your mouth. Proverbs 12:18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. Treasury of Scripture Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue has spoken in my mouth. I Job 3:1 After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day. Psalm 78:2 I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old: Matthew 5:2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, mouth. Job 31:30 Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul. Jump to Previous Gives Mouth Open Opened Palate Speaketh Speaks Tip Tongue WordsJump to Next Gives Mouth Open Opened Palate Speaketh Speaks Tip Tongue WordsJob 33 1. Elihu offers himself instead of God to reason with Job8. He excuses God from giving man an account of his ways, by his greatness 14. God calls man to repentance by visions, by afflictions, and by his ministry 31. He incites Job to attention Behold, I will open my mouth; This phrase signifies the speaker's intention to communicate something important and demands the listener's attention. In biblical context, the act of opening one's mouth often precedes a significant declaration or prophecy (e.g., Ezekiel 3:27). It implies readiness and authority to speak. The speaker, Elihu, is preparing to offer his perspective on Job's suffering, suggesting that he believes he has divine insight or wisdom to share. This mirrors the prophetic tradition where God's messengers often begin with a call to attention. my address is on the tip of my tongue. Persons / Places / Events 1. ElihuA young man who speaks to Job and his friends. He is not one of the three friends who initially came to comfort Job but is introduced later in the account. Elihu claims to speak on behalf of God and offers a different perspective on Job's suffering. 2. Job The central figure of the Book of Job, a man who experiences immense suffering and seeks to understand the reasons behind it. Job is known for his patience and faithfulness despite his trials. 3. Job's Friends Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are the initial speakers who attempt to explain Job's suffering through traditional wisdom, which Elihu challenges. 4. The Setting The dialogue takes place in the land of Uz, where Job resides. The setting is a place of discourse and debate about the nature of suffering and divine justice. 5. The Event Elihu's speech marks a turning point in the dialogue, as he introduces a new perspective on Job's situation, emphasizing God's justice and the need for humility. Teaching Points The Responsibility of SpeechOur words carry weight and can influence others significantly. Like Elihu, we must be mindful of the impact our words can have, especially when discussing matters of faith and suffering. The Importance of Humility Elihu's confidence in his own understanding serves as a cautionary tale. We should approach discussions about God's will and human suffering with humility, recognizing our limited understanding. Listening Before Speaking Elihu's eagerness to speak reminds us of the biblical principle to listen more than we speak. In conversations about faith, it is crucial to understand others' perspectives before offering our own. Seeking Divine Wisdom While Elihu claims to speak for God, his words remind us of the need to seek divine wisdom through prayer and scripture, rather than relying solely on our own insights. The Role of Youth in Wisdom Elihu's role as a young speaker highlights that wisdom is not confined to age. Young believers can offer valuable insights, but they must also be guided by humility and reverence for God.Verse 2. - Behold, now I have opened my mouth. (On the solemnity of the phrase, "opened my mouth," see the comment upon Job 3:1.) My tongue hath spoken in my mouth; literally, in my palate (comp. Job 6:30). Each word has been, as it were, tasted; that is, seriously considered and examined beforehand. My remarks will not be crude, extempore remarks; so may they be the better worth attending to. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Beholdהִנֵּה־ (hin·nêh-) Interjection Strong's 2009: Lo! behold! now, נָ֭א (nā) Interjection Strong's 4994: I pray', 'now', 'then' I will open פָּתַ֣חְתִּי (pā·ṯaḥ·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6605: To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve my mouth; פִ֑י (p̄î) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to what I speak דִּבְּרָ֖ה (dib·bə·rāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue is on the tip בְחִכִּֽי׃ (ḇə·ḥik·kî) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 2441: Palate, roof of the mouth, gums of my tongue. לְשׁוֹנִ֣י (lə·šō·w·nî) Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3956: The tongue Links Job 33:2 NIVJob 33:2 NLT Job 33:2 ESV Job 33:2 NASB Job 33:2 KJV Job 33:2 BibleApps.com Job 33:2 Biblia Paralela Job 33:2 Chinese Bible Job 33:2 French Bible Job 33:2 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 33:2 See now I have opened my mouth (Jb) |
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