Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Will they not instruct you and tell you? Will they not bring forth words from their understanding? New Living Translation But those who came before us will teach you. They will teach you the wisdom of old. English Standard Version Will they not teach you and tell you and utter words out of their understanding? Berean Standard Bible Will they not teach you and tell you, and speak from their understanding? King James Bible Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart? New King James Version Will they not teach you and tell you, And utter words from their heart? New American Standard Bible “Will they not teach you and tell you, And bring forth words from their minds? NASB 1995 “Will they not teach you and tell you, And bring forth words from their minds? NASB 1977 “Will they not teach you and tell you, And bring forth words from their minds? Legacy Standard Bible Will they not instruct you and tell you, And bring forth words from their hearts? Amplified Bible “Will they (the fathers) not teach you and tell you, And utter words from their hearts [the deepest part of their nature]? Christian Standard Bible Will they not teach you and tell you and speak from their understanding? Holman Christian Standard Bible Will they not teach you and tell you and speak from their understanding? American Standard Version Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, And utter words out of their heart? Contemporary English Version But they will instruct you with great understanding. English Revised Version Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart? GOD'S WORD® Translation Won't their words teach you? Won't they share their thoughts with you? Good News Translation But let the ancient wise people teach you; listen to what they had to say: International Standard Version Won't they instruct you, and tell you, and bring out words from the heart? Majority Standard Bible Will they not teach you and tell you, and speak from their understanding? NET Bible Will they not instruct you and speak to you, and bring forth words from their understanding? New Heart English Bible Shall they not teach you, tell you, and utter words out of their heart? Webster's Bible Translation Will they not teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart? World English Bible Shall they not teach you, tell you, and utter words out of their heart? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDo they not show you—speak to you, "" And from their heart bring forth words? Young's Literal Translation Do they not shew thee -- speak to thee, And from their heart bring forth words? Smith's Literal Translation Shall they not teach thee, and say to thee, and bring forth words from their heart? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they shall teach thee: they shall speak to thee, and utter words out of their hearts. Catholic Public Domain Version and they will teach you; they will speak with you and will offer you the eloquence of their hearts. New American Bible Will they not teach you and tell you and utter their words of understanding? New Revised Standard Version Will they not teach you and tell you and utter words out of their understanding? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd, behold, they shall teach you, and tell you, and utter words out of their heart. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And behold, those will teach you and they will say to you, and words will go forth from their heart: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, And utter words out of their heart? Brenton Septuagint Translation shall not these teach thee, and report to thee, and bring out words from their heart? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Bildad: Job Should Repent…9For we were born yesterday and know nothing; our days on earth are but a shadow. 10Will they not teach you and tell you, and speak from their understanding? 11Does papyrus grow where there is no marsh? Do reeds flourish without water?… Cross References Proverbs 1:5 let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. Proverbs 8:33 Listen to instruction and be wise; do not ignore it. Proverbs 9:9 Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. Proverbs 19:20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days. Ecclesiastes 7:12 For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner. Ecclesiastes 12:9 Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs. Psalm 119:99 I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation. Psalm 119:130 The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple. Isaiah 28:9-10 Whom is He trying to teach? To whom is He explaining His message? To infants just weaned from milk? To babies removed from the breast? / For they hear: “Order on order, order on order, line on line, line on line; a little here, a little there.” Jeremiah 6:16 This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’ Matthew 13:52 Then He told them, “For this reason, every scribe who has been discipled in the kingdom of heaven is like a homeowner who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.” Matthew 23:34 Because of this, I am sending you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and others you will flog in your synagogues and persecute from town to town. Luke 11:49 Because of this, the wisdom of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles; some of them they will kill and others they will persecute.’ Treasury of Scripture Shall not they teach you, and tell you, and utter words out of their heart? Shall not. Job 12:7,8 But ask now the beasts, and they shall teach thee; and the fowls of the air, and they shall tell thee: … Job 32:7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom. Deuteronomy 6:7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. utter words. Proverbs 16:23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. Proverbs 18:15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge. Matthew 12:35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. Jump to Previous Forth Heart Instruct Minds Shew Speak Teach Teaching Understanding Utter Wisdom WordsJump to Next Forth Heart Instruct Minds Shew Speak Teach Teaching Understanding Utter Wisdom WordsJob 8 1. Bildad shows God's justice in dealing with men according to their works.8. He alleges antiquity to prove the certain destruction of the hypocrite. 20. He applies God's just dealing to Job. Will they not teach you and tell you, This phrase suggests the importance of learning from the wisdom of others, particularly those who have lived longer and experienced more. In the context of the Book of Job, Bildad is urging Job to consider the teachings of the ancestors. This reflects the cultural value placed on tradition and the wisdom of elders in ancient Near Eastern societies. The Bible often emphasizes the importance of heeding wise counsel, as seen in Proverbs 11:14, which states, "Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety." and speak from their understanding? Persons / Places / Events 1. Bildad the ShuhiteOne of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. Bildad is known for his traditional and conservative views, often emphasizing the justice of God and the importance of repentance. 2. Job A righteous man tested by God through severe trials. His account is a profound exploration of suffering, faith, and divine justice. 3. Ancient Wisdom Bildad appeals to the wisdom of the ancestors, suggesting that their teachings hold valuable insights into understanding God's ways. Teaching Points Value of Tradition and Ancestral WisdomBildad emphasizes the importance of learning from the past. In our lives, we should respect and consider the wisdom passed down through generations, understanding that it can provide valuable insights into our current situations. Discernment in Wisdom While tradition holds value, it is crucial to discern and align it with God's truth. Not all traditional views are infallible, and we must seek God's guidance to understand and apply them correctly. The Role of Community in Understanding Bildad's approach suggests that community plays a role in teaching and understanding. Engaging with others in our faith community can provide diverse perspectives and deeper insights into God's word. Seeking Godly Wisdom True wisdom comes from God. While human understanding is valuable, it should always be supplemented by seeking divine wisdom through prayer and scripture study.Verse 10. - Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart (see the comment on ver. 8). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Will theyהֵ֣ם (hêm) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They not הֲלֹא־ (hă·lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no teach you י֭וֹרוּךָ (yō·w·rū·ḵā) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | second person masculine singular Strong's 3384: To flow as water, to lay, throw, to point out, to teach and tell יֹ֣אמְרוּ (yō·mə·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 559: To utter, say you, לָ֑ךְ (lāḵ) Preposition | second person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew and speak יוֹצִ֥אוּ (yō·w·ṣi·’ū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim from their understanding? וּ֝מִלִּבָּ֗ם (ū·mil·lib·bām) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre Links Job 8:10 NIVJob 8:10 NLT Job 8:10 ESV Job 8:10 NASB Job 8:10 KJV Job 8:10 BibleApps.com Job 8:10 Biblia Paralela Job 8:10 Chinese Bible Job 8:10 French Bible Job 8:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 8:10 Shall they not teach you tell you (Jb) |
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