Job 33:32
Job 33:32 in Multiple Translations
But if you have something to say, answer me; speak up, for I would like to vindicate you.
If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.
If thou hast anything to say, answer me: Speak, for I desire to justify thee.
If you have anything to say, give me an answer; for it is my desire that you may be judged free from sin.
But if you have anything to say, then speak up.
If there be matter, answere me, and speak: for I desire to iustifie thee.
If there are words — answer me, Speak, for I have a desire to justify thee.
If you have anything to say, answer me. Speak, for I desire to justify you.
If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.
But if thou hast any thing to say, answer me, speak: for I would have thee to appear just.
After I speak, if you have something more that you want to say to me, say it, because I would like to find a way to declare that you ◄are innocent/have not done what is wrong►.
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 33:32
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Job 33:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אִם
יֵשׁ
מִלִּ֥ין
הֲשִׁיבֵ֑/נִי
דַּ֝בֵּ֗ר
כִּֽי
חָפַ֥צְתִּי
צַדְּקֶֽ/ךָּ
אִם
ʼim
H518
if
Conj
יֵשׁ
yêsh
H3426
there
Part
מִלִּ֥ין
millâh
H4405
speech
N-fp
הֲשִׁיבֵ֑/נִי
shûwb
H7725
to return
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
דַּ֝בֵּ֗ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
V-Piel-Impv-2ms
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
חָפַ֥צְתִּי
châphêts
H2654
to delight in
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
צַדְּקֶֽ/ךָּ
tsâdaq
H6663
to justify
V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 33:32
אִם
ʼim
H518
"if"
Conj
This Hebrew word is used to express conditions or questions, like if or whether. It can also be used to make oaths or express wishes, as in Oh that! It appears in various forms in the KJV, including if, though, and when.
Definition: : if/whether_or/though 1) if 1a) conditional clauses 1a1) of possible situations 1a2) of impossible situations 1b) oath contexts 1b1) no, not 1c) if...if, whether...or, whether...or...or 1d) when, whenever 1e) since 1f) interrogative particle 1g) but rather
Usage: Occurs in 931 OT verses. KJV: (and, can-, doubtless, if, that) (not), [phrase] but, either, [phrase] except, [phrase] more(-over if, than), neither, nevertheless, nor, oh that, or, [phrase] save (only, -ing), seeing, since, sith, [phrase] surely (no more, none, not), though, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] unless, [phrase] verily, when, whereas, whether, while, [phrase] yet. See also: Genesis 4:7; Exodus 22:3; Leviticus 27:27.
יֵשׁ
yêsh
H3426
"there"
Part
This Hebrew word means 'there is' or 'there are', used to show existence or being. It appears in various forms, like 'to be' or 'to have'. In the Bible, it's used in Genesis and Psalms to describe God's presence.
Definition: 1) being, existence, substance, there is or are 1a) substance 1b) existence 1c) there is or are Aramaic equivalent: i.tay (אִיתַי "there is" H0383)
Usage: Occurs in 129 OT verses. KJV: (there) are, (he, it, shall, there, there may, there shall, there should) be, thou do, had, hast, (which) hath, (I, shalt, that) have, (he, it, there) is, substance, it (there) was, (there) were, ye will, thou wilt, wouldest. See also: Genesis 18:24; Nehemiah 5:2; Psalms 7:4.
מִלִּ֥ין
millâh
H4405
"speech"
N-fp
This Hebrew word means a word or speech, and can also refer to a topic or subject. It's used in the Bible to describe what people say or talk about.
Definition: word, speech, utterance Aramaic equivalent: mil.lah (מִלָּה "word" H4406)
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] answer, by-word, matter, any thing (what) to say, to speak(-ing), speak, talking, word. See also: 2 Samuel 23:2; Job 30:9; Psalms 19:5.
הֲשִׁיבֵ֑/נִי
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
V-Hiphil-Impv-2ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
דַּ֝בֵּ֗ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
V-Piel-Impv-2ms
To speak or communicate, like God speaking to Moses in Exodus or a king commanding his people. It can also mean to promise or warn someone.
Definition: : speak/tell/command 1) to speak, declare, converse, command, promise, warn, threaten, sing 1a) (Qal) to speak 1b) (Niphal) to speak with one another, talk 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to speak 1c2) to promise 1d) (Pual) to be spoken 1e) (Hithpael) to speak 1f) (Hiphil) to lead away, put to flight
Usage: Occurs in 1049 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work. See also: Genesis 8:15; Exodus 12:25; Leviticus 23:9.
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
חָפַ֥צְתִּי
châphêts
H2654
"to delight in"
V-Qal-Perf-1cs
This verb means to be pleased with something or someone. In the Bible, it describes God's delight in his people and their desire to follow him, like in Psalm 51.
Definition: 1) to delight in, take pleasure in, desire, be pleased with 1a) (Qal) 1a1) of men 1a1a) to take pleasure in, delight in 1a1b) to delight, desire, be pleased to do 1a2) of God 1a2a) to delight in, have pleasure in 1a2b) to be pleased to do
Usage: Occurs in 71 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any at all, (have, take) delight, desire, favour, like, move, be (well) pleased, have pleasure, will, would. See also: Genesis 34:19; Psalms 51:21; Psalms 18:20.
צַדְּקֶֽ/ךָּ
tsâdaq
H6663
"to justify"
V-Piel-Inf-a | Suff
Refers to the act of making something right, either by justifying oneself or being declared righteous by God. It is used to describe God's justice and people's attempts to do what is right. This concept is key to understanding the Bible's teachings on sin and redemption.
Definition: 1) to be just, be righteous 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to have a just cause, be in the right 1a2) to be justified 1a3) to be just (of God) 1a4) to be just, be righteous (in conduct and character) 1b) (Niphal) to be put or made right, be justified 1c) (Piel) justify, make to appear righteous, make someone righteous 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to do or bring justice (in administering law) 1d2) to declare righteous, justify 1d3) to justify, vindicate the cause of, save 1d4) to make righteous, turn to righteousness 1e) (Hithpael) to justify oneself
Usage: Occurs in 40 OT verses. KJV: cleanse, clear self, (be, do) just(-ice, -ify, -ify self), (be turn to) righteous(-ness). See also: Genesis 38:26; Job 33:32; Psalms 19:10.
Study Notes — Job 33:32
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 33:32 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 33:32
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 33:32
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 33:32
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 33:32
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 33:32
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 33:32
- Cambridge Bible on Job 33:32
- Barnes' Notes on Job 33:32
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 33:32
- Sermons on Job 33:32
Context — Elihu Rebukes Job
30to bring back his soul from the Pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of life.
31Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.
32But if you have something to say, answer me; speak up, for I would like to vindicate you.
33But if not, then listen to me; be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 21:27 | Behold, I know your thoughts full well, the schemes by which you would wrong me. |
| 2 | Job 15:4–5 | But you even undermine the fear of God and hinder meditation before Him. For your iniquity instructs your mouth, and you choose the language of the crafty. |
| 3 | Job 22:5–9 | Is not your wickedness great? Are not your iniquities endless? For you needlessly demanded security from your brothers and deprived the naked of their clothing. You gave no water to the weary and withheld food from the famished, while the land belonged to a mighty man, and a man of honor lived on it. You sent widows away empty-handed, and the strength of the fatherless was crushed. |
| 4 | Job 27:5 | I will never say that you are right; I will maintain my integrity until I die. |
Job 33:32 Summary
[This verse, Job 33:32, is about Elihu giving Job the chance to respond and defend himself, and Elihu is willing to help clear Job's name if he has a good response. This shows that Elihu values Job's thoughts and opinions, and wants to help him. It's like when we have a friend who is willing to listen to us and help us work through a problem, as seen in Proverbs 17:17. We can trust that God is always fair and just, and wants to help us, as promised in Psalm 37:23-24.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to vindicate someone in the context of Job 33:32?
To vindicate someone means to clear them of blame or guilt, and in this verse, Elihu is offering to help Job clear his name if he has a response to give, as seen in Psalm 119:154 where the psalmist asks God to vindicate him according to His word.
Why is Elihu asking Job to speak up if he has something to say?
Elihu is giving Job the opportunity to respond and defend himself, showing that he values Job's thoughts and opinions, much like the Proverbs 27:17 principle of iron sharpening iron, where two people can learn from and help each other.
What is the significance of Elihu's willingness to vindicate Job?
Elihu's willingness to vindicate Job demonstrates his fairness and impartiality, as well as his desire to see justice and righteousness prevail, reflecting the character of God as described in Deuteronomy 32:4, who is a just and righteous God.
How does this verse relate to the broader conversation between Elihu and Job?
This verse is part of a larger dialogue where Elihu is trying to help Job understand God's perspective and respond to his concerns, as seen in Job 33:31, where Elihu asks Job to listen to him and be silent, and then in Job 33:33, where Elihu offers to teach Job wisdom if he is willing to listen.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply Elihu's willingness to listen and vindicate others to my own relationships and interactions with people?
- How can I, like Elihu, create a safe space for others to share their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment or rejection?
- In what ways can I, like Job, be open to feedback and correction from others, and be willing to listen and learn from their perspectives?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to be vindicated or cleared of guilt and shame, and how can I trust God to work in those areas, as promised in Romans 8:33-34?
Gill's Exposition on Job 33:32
If thou hast anything to say, answer me,.... Any thing to object to what he had delivered, or any answer to return to what he had charged him with: speak, for I desire to justify thee.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 33:32
If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee. Justify - to do thee justice; and, if I can, consistently with it, to declare thee innocent.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 33:32
If thou hast any thing to say for thy own justification, or in answer to the charge that I have already brought against thee. I desire to justify thee, to wit, as far as may consist with truth and justice. I do not speak with evil design, or a bitter mind, or as one resolved to condemn thee whatsoever thou sayest, and I shall be glad to hear any thing from thee which may make for thy just vindication.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 33:32
Job 33:32 If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.Ver. 32. If thou hast anything to say, answer me] Heb. If thou hast words, yet not empty words, but such as may bear weight, and make for thy defence. Some men’ s discourses are nothing else but words. Hermodorus of old was said to sell words for want of better commodities. Dογουςεμπορευεται Eσυοδωπος. Erasmus was noted for a very wordy man, Verba habet sine rebus Erasmus. Turrian for a great trifler, Cornicutas citius in Africa, quam res rationesque solidas in eius scriptis reperias, saith one. Elihu would have no such words, nor any wise man else; for they are very irksome, yea, vexatious. Speak, for I desire to justify thee] Not to condemn thee, as these three have done; but to hear thee and clear thee as much as may be.
This was fair dealing. Some are so eristical and testy, that they will not hear the adverse party, or bear with any that dissent; as the Jesuits, many fierce Lutherans, yea, Luther himself, as appeareth by his bitter invectives against Carolostadius, Zuinglius, all the Helvetian Churches, that would not receive the doctrine of consubstantiation. Tantaene animis coelestibus irae? He would not once hear the contrary party, nor read their books, but called them arch devils, and all that ever was naught, as he doth in his Epistle to the Senate of Frankfort.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 33:32
(32) I desire to justify thee.—He wishes to justify Job before his friends, that is, to maintain that his afflictions are not on account of past sin, but as a preservative against possible future defection. This being so, he considers that Job’s case may justly be defended, and Job himself vindicated against his friends.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 33:32
Verse 32. If thou hast any thing to say] If thou hast any objection to make against what I have already stated, now answer, now speak freely; for it is my desire that thou shouldst stand clear of all charges.
Cambridge Bible on Job 33:32
32. to justify thee] Elihu could not say that he desired to justify Job in his plea against God; the words must refer to the cause between Job and himself. Elihu would be glad if Job could give such a reply to his arguments that he could say he thought him in the right. The words seem to imply little more than the speaker’s desire to be fair, and to conduct the argument on equal terms with Job; comp. Job 33:6-7.
Barnes' Notes on Job 33:32
If thou hast anything to say, answer me - In the previous verse, Elihu had asked that Job would hear all that he had to say.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 33:32
32. If not, hearken unto me — Job maintains silence, and thus tacitly admits his own dereliction and the reasonableness of Elihu’s views. The kind appeals of Elihu are sunlight to the heart, and melt while they enlighten.
Sermons on Job 33:32
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Testimony of Thomas Ellwood Concerning Isaac Penington by Isaac Penington | Greek Word Studies delves into the meaning of 'provoked' in the context of sharp irritation or anger, emphasizing the importance of not yielding to provocation and maintaining a sp |
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Thou Restrainest Prayer Before God. by F.B. Meyer | F.B. Meyer emphasizes the critical importance of prayer in the life of a believer, highlighting how Job's friends mistakenly assumed his suffering was due to secret sin, while many |
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(Job: An Epic in Brokenness) 2. Where Job Went Wrong by Roy Hession | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the book of Job and explores where Job went wrong in his understanding of God's moral philosophy. The speaker explains that the ancient Orien |
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Our Sins Infinite in Number and Enormity. by Edward Payson | Edward Payson preaches about the infinite wickedness and iniquities of humanity, emphasizing that every individual, regardless of outward appearances, is guilty of numerous sins in |