Job 33:2 — Meaning and Application

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“Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth. {in my mouth: Heb. in my palate}”

Job 33:2

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Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.

Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth. {in my mouth: Heb. in my palate}

My words {shall be of} the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.

The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.

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Job 33:1

"Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words."

Job 33:3

"My words {shall be of} the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly."

Job 33:4

"The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life."

Job 33:5

"If thou canst answer me, set {thy words} in order before me, stand up."

Job 33:6

"Behold, I {am} according to thy wish in God's stead: I also am formed out of the clay. {wish: Heb. mouth} {formed: Heb. cut}"

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