Job 15:17
Job 15:17 in Multiple Translations
Listen to me and I will inform you. I will describe what I have seen,
I will shew thee, hear me; and that which I have seen I will declare;
I will show thee, hear thou me; And that which I have seen I will declare
Take note and give ear to my words; and I will say what I have seen:
If you are ready to listen to me, I will show you. I will explain my insights.
I will tell thee: heare me, and I will declare that which I haue seene:
I shew thee — hearken to me — And this I have seen and declare:
“I will show you, listen to me; that which I have seen I will declare
I will show thee, hear me; and that which I have seen, I will declare;
I will shew thee, hear me: and I will tell thee what I have seen.
Job, listen to what I will tell you. I will declare to you what I know,
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 15:17
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Job 15:17 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אֲחַוְ/ךָ֥
שְֽׁמַֽע
לִ֑/י
וְ/זֶֽה
חָ֝זִ֗יתִי
וַ/אֲסַפֵּֽרָה
אֲחַוְ/ךָ֥
châvâh
H2331
to explain
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs | Suff
שְֽׁמַֽע
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
לִ֑/י
Prep | Suff
וְ/זֶֽה
zeh
H2088
this
Conj | Pron
חָ֝זִ֗יתִי
châzâh
H2372
to see
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
וַ/אֲסַפֵּֽרָה
çâphar
H5608
to recount
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 15:17
אֲחַוְ/ךָ֥
châvâh
H2331
"to explain"
V-Piel-Imperf-1cs | Suff
This word means to explain or declare something. It involves showing or making something known. The KJV translates it as 'show'.
Definition: 1) (Piel) to tell, declare, show, make known 2) (CLBL) to breath Aramaic equivalent: cha.vah (חֲוָה "to show" H2324)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: show. See also: Job 15:17; Job 32:17; Psalms 19:3.
שְֽׁמַֽע
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
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.
לִ֑/י
""
Prep | Suff
וְ/זֶֽה
zeh
H2088
"this"
Conj | Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning this or that, used to point out a specific person or thing. It appears in many contexts, including Genesis and Psalms, to indicate something specific. The KJV translates it as he, here, or it.
Definition: 1) this, this one, here, which, this...that, the one...the other, another, such 1a) (alone) 1a1) this one 1a2) this...that, the one...the other, another 1b) (appos to subst) 1b1) this 1c) (as predicate) 1c1) this, such 1d) (enclitically) 1d1) then 1d2) who, whom 1d3) how now, what now 1d4) what now 1d5) wherefore now 1d6) behold here 1d7) just now 1d8) now, now already 1e) (poetry) 1e1) wherein, which, those who 1f) (with prefixes) 1f1) in this (place) here, then 1f2) on these conditions, herewith, thus provided, by, through this, for this cause, in this matter 1f3) thus and thus 1f4) as follows, things such as these, accordingly, to that effect, in like manner, thus and thus 1f5) from here, hence, on one side...on the other side 1f6) on this account 1f7) in spite of this, which, whence, how
Usage: Occurs in 1061 OT verses. KJV: he, [idiom] hence, [idiom] here, it(-self), [idiom] now, [idiom] of him, the one...the other, [idiom] than the other, ([idiom] out of) the (self) same, such (a one) that, these, this (hath, man), on this side...on that side, [idiom] thus, very, which. Compare H2063 (זֹאת), H2090 (זֹה), H2097 (זוֹ), H2098 (זוּ). See also: Genesis 5:1; Exodus 10:17; Numbers 14:16.
חָ֝זִ֗יתִי
châzâh
H2372
"to see"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
Chazah means to see or perceive, and can also mean to have a vision or prophesy. It is used to describe seeing something with your eyes or in your mind.
Definition: 1) to see, perceive, look, behold, prophesy, provide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to see, behold 1a2) to see as a seer in the ecstatic state 1a3) to see, perceive 1a3a) with the intelligence 1a3b) to see (by experience) 1a3c) to provide Aramaic equivalent: cha.zah (חֲזָה "to see" H2370)
Usage: Occurs in 47 OT verses. KJV: behold, look, prophesy, provide, see. See also: Exodus 18:21; Proverbs 24:32; Psalms 11:4.
וַ/אֲסַפֵּֽרָה
çâphar
H5608
"to recount"
Conj | V-Piel-1cs
This word refers to a scribe or secretary who records or inscribes information. It is used in the Bible to describe someone who counts or enumerates things. The KJV translates it as 'scribe, tell, writer'.
Definition: v 1) to count, recount, relate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to count (things) 1a2) to number, take account of, reckon 1b) (Niphal) to be counted, be numbered 1c) (Piel) to recount, rehearse, declare 1c1) to recount (something), rehearse 1c2) to talk 1c3) to count exactly or accurately 1d) (Pual) to be recounted, be rehearsed, be related
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: commune, (ac-) count; declare, number, [phrase] penknife, reckon, scribe, shew forth, speak, talk, tell (out), writer. See also: Genesis 15:5; Esther 8:9; Psalms 2:7.
Study Notes — Job 15:17
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- Context
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- Job 15:17 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 15:17
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 15:17
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 15:17
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 15:17
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 15:17
- Cambridge Bible on Job 15:17
- Barnes' Notes on Job 15:17
- Sermons on Job 15:17
Context — Eliphaz: Job Does Not Fear God
15If God puts no trust in His holy ones, if even the heavens are not pure in His eyes,
16how much less man, who is vile and corrupt, who drinks injustice like water?
17Listen to me and I will inform you. I will describe what I have seen,
18what was declared by wise men and was not concealed from their fathers, 19to whom alone the land was given when no foreigner passed among them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Job 36:2 | “Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said on God’s behalf. |
| 2 | Job 34:2 | “Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning. |
| 3 | Job 13:5–6 | If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom! Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips. |
| 4 | Job 33:1 | “But now, O Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words. |
| 5 | Job 5:27 | Indeed, we have investigated, and it is true! So hear it and know for yourself.” |
Job 15:17 Summary
In Job 15:17, the speaker is saying that he wants to share his thoughts and experiences with Job, but we should be careful not to trust too much in human wisdom (1 Corinthians 3:18-20). Instead, we should seek to understand God's perspective and trust in His wisdom, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6. This verse reminds us that true knowledge and wisdom come from God, and we should approach human advice with discernment. By recognizing the limitations of our own understanding, we can seek to trust in the Lord and not lean on our own understanding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tone of the speaker in Job 15:17?
The speaker, likely Eliphaz, has a somewhat condescending tone, implying that he has valuable insight to share with Job, as seen in the phrase 'Listen to me and I will inform you' (Job 15:17), similar to the tone of the Pharisees in the Gospel of Matthew 23:1-36, where Jesus warns against hypocrisy and self-righteousness.
What does the speaker mean by 'I will describe what I have seen'?
The speaker is claiming to have gained wisdom and understanding from his experiences and observations, which he believes will be beneficial for Job to hear, echoing the sentiment of Proverbs 1:7, where knowledge and wisdom begin with the fear of the Lord.
Is the speaker's claim to have valuable insight supported by scripture?
While the speaker claims to have valuable insight, the Bible warns against trusting in human wisdom, as seen in 1 Corinthians 3:18-20, where the apostle Paul cautions against being deceived by human knowledge and instead encourages believers to trust in God's wisdom.
How should we approach the speaker's words in Job 15:17?
As believers, we should approach the speaker's words with discernment, recognizing that human wisdom is limited and fallible, and instead seek to understand God's perspective, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6, where we are told to trust in the Lord with all our heart and not lean on our own understanding.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times when I have claimed to have insight or understanding, only to realize my limitations?
- How can I balance the desire to share my experiences and observations with others, while also recognizing the limitations of my own understanding?
- What does this verse reveal about the dangers of self-reliance and the importance of seeking God's wisdom?
- In what ways can I apply the principle of Proverbs 1:7 to my own life, recognizing that true knowledge and wisdom begin with the fear of the Lord?
Gill's Exposition on Job 15:17
I will show thee, hear me,.... Here Eliphaz proceeds to illustrate and make plain, to clear and defend, his former sentiment and proposition, and into which the rest of his friends came; that only
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 15:17
I will shew thee, hear me; and that which I have seen I will declare; In direct contradiction of Job's position (Job 12:6, etc.), that the lot of the wicked was the most prosperous here, Eiphaz
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 15:17
I will prove what I have affirmed, that such strokes as thine are peculiar to hypocrites and wicked men. I speak not by hearsay only, but from my own experience.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 15:17
Job 15:17 I will shew thee, hear me; and that [which] I have seen I will declare;Ver. 17. I will show thee, hear me] Here Eliphaz useth a short but a lofty preface, calling hard for attention, and raising in Job an expectation of no mean matters. But Quid dignum tanto feret hic promissor hiatu - (Horat.) This is his argument: This is to be held to be true which experience evinceth, and wise men teach us, just as they have learned it from their religious ancestors. But, both continued experience and consent of men teach us, that wicked men have terrors within and troubles without. Therefore this is to be taken for a truth. Therefore also, by consequence, that is false which thou hast spoken concerning the prosperity of wicked men, Job 12:6. Neither canst thou avoid the charge of wickedness who dost suffer the punishments of the wicked. Now what is all this more than Eliphaz had said in a former discourse (so that Job might have cried out, Apage coccysmum?) only there he grounded his argument upon a night vision; here upon the testimony and consent of certain wise men, commended by their power and justice. Some think he meaneth Noah and his pious posterity. That which I have seen I will declare] Wilt thou not believe an eyewitness?
What can be more sure than sight? John 1:1. Surely, if we were well read in the story of our own lives, and had laid up our experiences, we might have a divinity of our own. The ll9th Psalm is made up of experiments; and David oft telleth us what he had seen and observed.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 15:17
Verse 17. I will show thee, hear me; and that which I have seen l will declare] Eliphaz is now about to quote a whole collection of wise sayings from the ancients; all good enough in themselves, but sinfully misapplied to the case of Job.
Cambridge Bible on Job 15:17
17–35. Eliphaz instructs Job regarding the troubled conscience And the Disastrous Fate of the Wicked Man Having sufficiently rebuked Job’s presumption and irreverence Eliphaz proceeds to take up his principles, which “did away with the fear of God,” Job 15:4. They are such principles as Job gave forth ch. Job 9:22 seq., Job 12:6. The passage has two parts:— First, Job 15:17-19, a brief preface, in which Eliphaz states that his doctrine is that of the wise of all times among the pure-blooded races of men, who have never been contaminated by mixture with foreign tribes, and whose traditions are uncorrupted. Second, Job 15:20-35, the doctrine regarding the wicked man itself, in which there are three points: (1) the troubled conscience and presentiments of coming evil that continually haunt the evil man, Job 15:20-24; (2) the cause of this, his defiance of God and sensual life, Job 15:25-28; and (3) finally, a picture of his punishment and disastrous end, Job 15:29-35.
Barnes' Notes on Job 15:17
I will show thee ... - The remainder of this chapter is a violent declamation, designed to overwhelm Job with the proofs of personal guilt.
Sermons on Job 15:17
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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 |