Job 13:6
Job 13:6 in Multiple Translations
Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips.
Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips.
Hear now my reasoning, And hearken to the pleadings of my lips.
Give ear to the argument of my mouth, and take note of the words of my lips.
Listen to my argument and pay attention to what I have to say.
Nowe heare my disputation, and giue eare to the arguments of my lips.
Hear, I pray you, my argument, And to the pleadings of my lips attend,
Hear now my reasoning. Listen to the pleadings of my lips.
Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips.
Hear ye therefore my reproof, and attend to the judgment of my lips.
Listen to what I will say to you now; listen while I am saying what is true about myself.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 13:6
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Job 13:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שִׁמְעוּ
נָ֥א
תוֹכַחְתִּ֑/י
וְ/רִב֖וֹת
שְׂפָתַ֣/י
הַקְשִֽׁיבוּ
שִׁמְעוּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
נָ֥א
nâʼ
H4994
please
Part
תוֹכַחְתִּ֑/י
tôwkêchâh
H8433
rebuke
N-fs | Suff
וְ/רִב֖וֹת
rîyb
H7379
strife
Conj | N-cp
שְׂפָתַ֣/י
sâphâh
H8193
lips
N-fd | Suff
הַקְשִֽׁיבוּ
qâshab
H7181
to listen
V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 13:6
שִׁמְעוּ
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Impv-2mp
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
נָ֥א
nâʼ
H4994
"please"
Part
The Hebrew word 'nâ'' is used to express a polite request, like 'please' or 'I pray', and is often added to verbs to make them more polite. In the Bible, it appears in passages like Ezra's reading of the law to the people.
Definition: 1) I (we) pray, now, please 1a) used in entreaty or exhortation
Usage: Occurs in 374 OT verses. KJV: I beseech (pray) thee (you), go to, now, oh. See also: Genesis 12:11; Judges 4:19; 1 Kings 13:6.
תוֹכַחְתִּ֑/י
tôwkêchâh
H8433
"rebuke"
N-fs | Suff
This Hebrew word means argument, correction, or reproof, often referring to a verbal rebuke or chastisement. It involves reasoning or proof to make a point or correct someone.
Definition: rebuke, correction, punishment, chastisement
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: argument, [idiom] chastened, correction, reasoning, rebuke, reproof, [idiom] be (often) reproved. See also: 2 Kings 19:3; Proverbs 12:1; Psalms 38:15.
וְ/רִב֖וֹת
rîyb
H7379
"strife"
Conj | N-cp
This Hebrew word refers to a dispute or quarrel between people, which can be a physical fight or a verbal argument. It is often used to describe a lawsuit or controversy, and appears in books like Deuteronomy and Job.
Definition: 1) strife, controversy, dispute 1a) strife, quarrel 1b) dispute, controversy, case at law
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, cause, chiding, contend(-tion), controversy, multitude (from the margin), pleading, strife, strive(-ing), suit. See also: Genesis 13:7; Proverbs 17:1; Psalms 18:44.
שְׂפָתַ֣/י
sâphâh
H8193
"lips"
N-fd | Suff
This word refers to lips or language, and can also mean the edge or border of something. It is used in the Bible to describe the shore of a sea or the edge of a cup.
Definition: : lips/mouth 1) lip, language, speech, shore, bank, brink, brim, side, edge, border, binding 1a) lip (as body part) 1b) language 1c) edge, shore, bank (of cup, sea, river, etc)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: band, bank, binding, border, brim, brink, edge, language, lip, prating, (sea-)shore, side, speech, talk, (vain) words. See also: Genesis 11:1; Psalms 120:2; Psalms 12:3.
הַקְשִֽׁיבוּ
qâshab
H7181
"to listen"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2mp
To listen carefully is what this Hebrew word means, like pricking up your ears to hear something. It's used in many Bible verses, including Proverbs and Isaiah, to encourage people to pay attention. The KJV translates it as 'attend' or 'hear'.
Definition: 1) to hear, be attentive, heed, incline (of ears), attend (of ears), hearken, pay attention, listen 1a) (Qal) incline, attend (of ears), hearken, pay attention, listen 1b) (Hiphil) to pay attention, give attention
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: attend, (cause to) hear(-ken), give heed, incline, mark (well), regard. See also: 1 Samuel 15:22; Song of Solomon 8:13; Psalms 5:3.
Study Notes — Job 13:6
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- Job 13:6 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 13:6
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 13:6
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 13:6
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 13:6
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 13:6
- Cambridge Bible on Job 13:6
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 13:6
- Sermons on Job 13:6
Context — Job Prepares His Case
4You, however, smear with lies; you are all worthless physicians.
5If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!
6Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips.
7Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him? 8Would you show Him partiality or argue in His defense?Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Job 34:2 | “Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning. |
| 2 | Job 21:2–3 | “Listen carefully to my words; let this be your consolation to me. Bear with me while I speak; then, after I have spoken, you may go on mocking. |
| 3 | 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. |
| 4 | Judges 9:7 | When this was reported to Jotham, he climbed to the top of Mount Gerizim, raised his voice, and cried out: “Listen to me, O leaders of Shechem, and may God listen to you. |
| 5 | 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 13:6 Summary
In Job 13:6, Job is asking his friends to listen to what he has to say, to really hear him out. He feels like they haven't been understanding him, and he wants to make his case (as we see in Job 13:4). This is similar to when we feel like nobody is listening to us, and we just want someone to hear us out (like in Psalms 55:2). Job wants his friends to give him a fair hearing, just like we want others to give us a chance to share our thoughts and feelings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tone of Job's statement in Job 13:6?
Job's tone in this verse is one of desperation and frustration, as he urges his friends to listen to his argument, similar to the psalmist's cry in Psalms 55:2, where he asks God to hear his prayer and give ear to his cry.
Why does Job want his friends to hear his argument?
Job wants his friends to hear his argument because he feels they have not understood his situation and are speaking falsely about him, as mentioned in Job 13:4, where he accuses them of being worthless physicians.
Is Job's request for his friends to listen to him a sign of humility or pride?
Job's request can be seen as a sign of humility, as he is willing to be heard and understood, but also a sign of frustration and desperation, as seen in Job 13:5, where he wishes they would remain silent.
How does Job's request relate to his relationship with God?
Job's request for his friends to listen to him is also a reflection of his desire for God to hear him, as seen in other parts of the book, such as Job 23:3-5, where he longs for God to answer him.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in my life when I felt like I wasn't being heard, and how did I respond to those situations?
- How can I create space for others to share their thoughts and feelings, just as Job is asking his friends to do for him?
- In what ways can I apply Job's desire to be heard to my own prayer life, and how can I be more intentional about listening to God's voice?
- What are some ways I can balance my desire to be heard with the need to listen to others, as Job's friends are being called to do?
Gill's Exposition on Job 13:6
Hear now my reasoning,.... Job entreats his friends that they would be no longer speakers, but hearers; that they would vouchsafe to sit still, and hear what he had to say; though he was greatly
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 13:6
Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips. Pleadings of my lips - `reproofs of my lips:' the reproofs which my lips will lay upon you: so Septuagint (Maurer) [ riybowt (H7378)].
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 13:6
i.e. Attend to it, and consider it more seriously than you have done. The pleadings of my lips, i.e. the arguments which I shall produce.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 13:6
Job 13:6 Hear now my reasoning, and hearken to the pleadings of my lips.Ver. 6. Hear now my reasoning, &c.] Or, hear, I pray you. Be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; suffer the word of exhortation and of reprehension; sharp though it be, and to the flesh irksome, yet suffer it, since it is for your good. Quintilian testifieth of Vespasian, that he was patientissimus veri, one that could well endure to be told the truth; but there are few Vespasians. Many people are like the nettle: touch it never so gently, it will sting you. And hearken to the pleadings of my lips] Heb. The contention of my lips. See that you not only hear, but hearken to it with attention of body, intention of mind, and retention of memory: neither God nor man can bear it, to speak, and not be heard. "See that ye refuse not him that speaketh," &c., Hebrews 12:25. See that ye slight not, shift not off Christ speaking to you in his ministers and messengers; for if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 13:6
Verse 6. Hear now my reasoning] The speeches in this book are conceived as it delivered in a court of justice, different counsellors pleading against each other. Hence most of the terms are forensic.
Cambridge Bible on Job 13:6
6–12. Severe rebuke of the three friends, in which (1) they are charged with partiality for God, and with acting the advocate for Him (Job 13:6-8); and (2) they are threatened with the chastisement of God for their insincerity, and for falsely pleading even in God’s behalf (Job 13:9-12).
Whedon's Commentary on Job 13:6
6. Reasoning — Better, reproof.
Sermons on Job 13:6
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Prudence: The Discipline of Godly Speech by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of developing the skill of wisdom and prudence. The speaker highlights that God's intention for all mankind is to live in peac |
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(Proverbs) ch.6:12 - 8:21 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of young people not realizing their need for God. He emphasizes the importance of humility and acknowledging one's need for God's gu |
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(Through the Bible) Judges 8-14 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Samson from the Bible. Samson challenges thirty Philistines to solve a riddle, promising them thirty shirts and garments if they |
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God Is Greater Than Man by Theodore Epp | Theodore Epp emphasizes that God is greater than man, a crucial understanding for finding answers during difficult times. Elihu's approach to Job highlights the importance of addre |