Job 36:2
New International Version
“Bear with me a little longer and I will show you that there is more to be said in God’s behalf.

New Living Translation
“Let me go on, and I will show you the truth. For I have not finished defending God!

English Standard Version
“Bear with me a little, and I will show you, for I have yet something to say on God’s behalf.

Berean Standard Bible
“Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said on God’s behalf.

King James Bible
Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that I have yet to speak on God's behalf.

New King James Version
“Bear with me a little, and I will show you That there are yet words to speak on God’s behalf.

New American Standard Bible
“Wait for me a little, and I will show you That there is still more to be said on God’s behalf.

NASB 1995
“Wait for me a little, and I will show you That there is yet more to be said in God’s behalf.

NASB 1977
“Wait for me a little, and I will show you That there is yet more to be said in God’s behalf.

Legacy Standard Bible
“Wait for me a little, and I will show you That there is yet more to be said in God’s behalf.

Amplified Bible
“Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you, That there is yet more to say on God’s behalf.

Christian Standard Bible
Be patient with me a little longer, and I will inform you, for there is still more to be said on God’s behalf.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Be patient with me a little longer, and I will inform you, for there is still more to be said on God’s behalf.

American Standard Version
Suffer me a little, and I will show thee; For I have yet somewhat to say on God's behalf.

Contemporary English Version
Be patient a while longer; I have something else to say in God's defense.

English Revised Version
Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee: for I have yet somewhat to say on God's behalf.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Be patient with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said in God's defense.

International Standard Version
"Be patient with me a moment longer, and I'll show you that there's more to say on God's behalf.

Majority Standard Bible
?Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said on God?s behalf.

NET Bible
"Be patient with me a little longer and I will instruct you, for I still have words to speak on God's behalf.

New Heart English Bible
"Bear with me a little, and I will show you; for I still have something to say on God's behalf.

Webster's Bible Translation
Suffer me a little, and I will show thee that I have yet to speak on God's behalf.

World English Bible
“Bear with me a little, and I will show you; for I still have something to say on God’s behalf.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“Honor me a little, and I show you, "" That yet for God [are] words.

Young's Literal Translation
Honour me a little, and I shew thee, That yet for God are words.

Smith's Literal Translation
Wait for me a little, and I will show thee, for yet words for God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee : for I have yet somewhat to speak in God's behalf.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Bear with me for a little while and I will show you; for I have still more to say in favor of God.

New American Bible
Wait a little and I will instruct you, for there are still words to be said for God.

New Revised Standard Version
“Bear with me a little, and I will show you, for I have yet something to say on God’s behalf.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Bear with me a little, and I will show you; for there are yet words to speak on God's behalf.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
“Wait for me a little and I shall show you, because there are more to God words
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Suffer me a little, and I will tell thee; For there are yet words on God's behalf.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Wait form me yet a little while, that I may teach thee: for there is yet speech in me.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Elihu Declares God's Justice and Power
1And Elihu continued: 2“Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said on God’s behalf. 3I get my knowledge from afar, and I will ascribe justice to my Maker.…

Cross References
Job 32:6-10
So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite declared: “I am young in years, while you are old; that is why I was timid and afraid to tell you what I know. / I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom. / But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding. ...

Job 33:1-3
“But now, O Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words. / Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue. / My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.

Job 34:2-4
“Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning. / For the ear tests words as the mouth tastes food. / Let us choose for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good.

Job 35:1-4
And Elihu went on to say: / “Do you think this is just? You say, ‘I am more righteous than God.’ / For you ask, ‘What does it profit me, and what benefit do I gain apart from sin?’ ...

Job 37:14-16
Listen to this, O Job; stand still and consider the wonders of God. / Do you know how God dispatches the clouds or makes the lightning flash? / Do you understand how the clouds float, those wonders of Him who is perfect in knowledge?

Job 38:1-3
Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: / “Who is this who obscures My counsel by words without knowledge? / Now brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall inform Me.

Job 40:1-5
And the LORD said to Job: / “Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Let him who argues with God give an answer.” / Then Job answered the LORD: ...

Job 42:1-6
Then Job replied to the LORD: / “I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted. / You asked, ‘Who is this who conceals My counsel without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know. ...

Proverbs 1:5-7
let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel / by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. / The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 2:1-6
My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you, / if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, / if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, ...

Isaiah 55:6-9
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near. / Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. / “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. ...

Jeremiah 9:23-24
This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.

Daniel 2:20-22
and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. / He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. / He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him.

Matthew 11:25-27
At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. / Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight. / All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.

Luke 10:21-22
At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight. / All things have been entrusted to Me by My Father. No one knows who the Son is except the Father, and no one knows who the Father is except the Son and those to whom the Son chooses to reveal Him.”


Treasury of Scripture

Suffer me a little, and I will show you that I have yet to speak on God's behalf.

Suffer

Job 21:3
Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.

Job 33:31-33
Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak…

Hebrews 13:22
And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.

I have yet to speak, etc.

Job 13:7,8
Will ye speak wickedly for God? and talk deceitfully for him? …

Job 33:6
Behold, I am according to thy wish in God's stead: I also am formed out of the clay.

Exodus 4:16
And he shall be thy spokesman unto the people: and he shall be, even he shall be to thee instead of a mouth, and thou shalt be to him instead of God.

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Bear with me a little longer
This phrase suggests patience and endurance, qualities often emphasized in biblical teachings. In the context of Job, Elihu is asking for Job's attention, indicating that he believes he has important insights to share. This reflects the broader biblical theme of perseverance, as seen in James 1:4, which encourages believers to let perseverance finish its work.

and I will show you
Elihu positions himself as a teacher or guide, suggesting he has wisdom to impart. This reflects the biblical tradition of prophets and wise men who reveal divine truths, similar to how Jesus taught his disciples, as seen in Matthew 5:1-2. Elihu's confidence in his understanding mirrors the role of a prophet, though he is not explicitly called one.

that there is more to be said
This implies that the discussion about God's nature and actions is not yet complete. It highlights the inexhaustible depth of God's wisdom and the ongoing revelation of His character, as seen in Romans 11:33, which speaks of the depth of the riches of God's wisdom and knowledge.

on God’s behalf
Elihu claims to speak for God, a bold assertion that requires careful discernment. This reflects the biblical theme of divine representation, where individuals like Moses and the prophets spoke on God's behalf. It also foreshadows the ultimate revelation of God through Jesus Christ, who is described as the Word made flesh in John 1:14.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Elihu
A young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a perspective on God's justice and sovereignty. He is the speaker in this verse.

2. Job
The central figure of the book, a man who suffers greatly and seeks understanding of his suffering.

3. Job's Friends
Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who have been debating with Job about the reasons for his suffering.

4. God
The ultimate subject of Elihu's discourse, whose character and actions are being defended.

5. The Dialogue
The ongoing conversation between Job and his friends, which Elihu enters to provide his insights.
Teaching Points
Patience in Understanding
Elihu asks for patience as he explains more about God. We should be patient in our pursuit of understanding God's ways.

The Depth of God's Wisdom
Elihu's statement reminds us that God's wisdom is vast and often beyond our immediate comprehension.

Speaking on God's Behalf
When discussing spiritual matters, we should ensure that our words align with God's truth, as Elihu aims to do.

The Role of Youth in Wisdom
Elihu, though young, offers valuable insights, showing that wisdom is not limited by age.

The Importance of Listening
Just as Elihu asks for Job's attention, we should be willing to listen to others who may have insights into God's character.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“Bear
כַּתַּר־ (kat·tar-)
Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 3803: To enclose, to crown, to besiege, to wait

with me
לִ֣י (lî)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's Hebrew

a little longer,
זְ֭עֵיר (zə·‘êr)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2191: A little

and I will show you
וַאֲחַוֶּ֑ךָּ (wa·’ă·ḥaw·we·kā)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative if contextual - first person common singular | second person masculine singular
Strong's 2331: To live, to declare, show

that
כִּ֤י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

there is more
ע֖וֹד (‘ō·wḏ)
Adverb
Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more

to be said
מִלִּֽים׃ (mil·lîm)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4405: A word, a discourse, a topic

on God’s behalf.
לֶאֱל֣וֹהַּ (le·’ĕ·lō·w·ah)
Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 433: God -- a deity, the Deity


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