Job 34:35
Job 34:35 in Multiple Translations
‘Job speaks without knowledge; his words lack insight.’
Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom.
Job speaketh without knowledge, And his words are without wisdom.
Job's words do not come from knowledge; they are not the fruit of wisdom.
‘Job doesn't know what he's talking about. What he says doesn't make any sense.’
Iob hath not spoken of knowledge, neyther were his wordes according to wisedome.
Job — not with knowledge doth he speak, And his words [are] not with wisdom.
‘Job speaks without knowledge. His words are without wisdom.’
Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom.
But Job hath spoken foolishly, and his words sound not discipline.
‘Job is speaking ignorantly; what he says is nonsense.’
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 34:35
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Job 34:35 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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אִ֭יּוֹב
לֹא
בְ/דַ֣עַת
יְדַבֵּ֑ר
וּ֝/דְבָרָ֗י/ו
לֹ֣א
בְ/הַשְׂכֵּֽיל
אִ֭יּוֹב
ʼÎyôwb
H347
Job
N-proper
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
בְ/דַ֣עַת
daʻath
H1847
knowledge
Prep | N-fs
יְדַבֵּ֑ר
dâbar
H1696
to speak
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
וּ֝/דְבָרָ֗י/ו
dâbâr
H1697
Chronicles
Conj | N-mp | Suff
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
בְ/הַשְׂכֵּֽיל
sâkal
H7919
be prudent
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 34:35
אִ֭יּוֹב
ʼÎyôwb
H347
"Job"
N-proper
Job was a patriarch famous for his patience and is the subject of the book of Job, which explores his struggles and faith in God.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Job.1.1 Also named: Iōb (Ἰώβ "Job" G2492) § Job = "hated" a patriarch, the subject of the book of Job
Usage: Occurs in 52 OT verses. KJV: Job. See also: Job 1:1; Job 32:3; Ezekiel 14:20.
לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
בְ/דַ֣עַת
daʻath
H1847
"knowledge"
Prep | N-fs
In the Bible, daath means knowledge or understanding, like when Solomon asked God for wisdom in 1 Kings 3:9. It involves skill and perception, and is often linked to wisdom. This concept appears in the book of Proverbs.
Definition: 1) knowledge 1a) knowledge, perception, skill 1b) discernment, understanding, wisdom
Usage: Occurs in 91 OT verses. KJV: cunning, (ig-) norantly, know(-ledge), (un-) awares (wittingly). See also: Genesis 2:9; Proverbs 14:7; Psalms 19:3.
יְדַבֵּ֑ר
dâbar
H1696
"to speak"
V-Piel-Imperf-3ms
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.
וּ֝/דְבָרָ֗י/ו
dâbâr
H1697
"Chronicles"
Conj | N-mp | Suff
A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.
Definition: This name means word, speaking
Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.
לֹ֣א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
בְ/הַשְׂכֵּֽיל
sâkal
H7919
"be prudent"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
To be circumspect means to be careful and thoughtful in your actions. In the Bible, this word is used to describe someone who is intelligent and prudent, like Solomon in 1 Kings 3:12.
Definition: 1) to be prudent, be circumspect, wisely understand, prosper 1a) (Qal) to be prudent, be circumspect 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to look at or upon, have insight 1b2) to give attention to, consider, ponder, be prudent 1b3) to have insight, have comprehension 1b3a) insight, comprehension (subst) 1b4) to cause to consider, give insight, teach 1b4a) the teachers, the wise 1b5) to act circumspectly, act prudently, act wisely 1b6) to prosper, have success 1b7) to cause to prosper Aramaic equivalent: se.khal (שְׂכַל "to contemplate" H7920)
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: consider, expert, instruct, prosper, (deal) prudent(-ly), (give) skill(-ful), have good success, teach, (have, make to) understand(-ing), wisdom, (be, behave self, consider, make) wise(-ly), guide wittingly. See also: Genesis 3:6; Proverbs 1:3; Psalms 2:10.
Study Notes — Job 34:35
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 34:35 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 34:35
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 34:35
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 34:35
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 34:35
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 34:35
- Cambridge Bible on Job 34:35
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 34:35
- Sermons on Job 34:35
Context — Elihu Confirms God’s Justice
33Should God repay you on your own terms when you have disavowed Him? You must choose, not I; so tell me what you know.
34Men of understanding will declare to me, and the wise men who hear me will say:
35‘Job speaks without knowledge; his words lack insight.’
36If only Job were tried to the utmost for answering like a wicked man. 37For he adds rebellion to his sin; he claps his hands among us and multiplies his words against God.”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Job 35:16 | So Job opens his mouth in vain and multiplies words without knowledge.” |
| 2 | Job 38:2 | “Who is this who obscures My counsel by words without knowledge? |
| 3 | Job 15:2 | “Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill his belly with the hot east wind? |
| 4 | Job 13:2 | What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you. |
| 5 | Job 42:3 | You asked, ‘Who is this who conceals My counsel without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know. |
Job 34:35 Summary
[This verse means that Job is speaking without really understanding what's going on, kind of like when we try to figure out a puzzle without having all the pieces. As it says in Isaiah 55:9, God's thoughts are higher than our thoughts, and we need to be humble and recognize our limitations. Job's words are not guided by a deep understanding of God's ways, and we can learn from his example to be more mindful of our own words and actions, as encouraged in Ephesians 4:29.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that Job speaks without knowledge?
This phrase suggests that Job's words are not guided by a deep understanding of God's ways, as seen in Isaiah 55:9, where it is written that God's thoughts are higher than our thoughts.
Is this verse saying that Job is ignorant or stupid?
No, this verse is not making a personal attack on Job's intelligence, but rather highlighting the limitations of human understanding, as expressed in Proverbs 30:2-3, where the writer acknowledges their lack of knowledge.
How can we apply this verse to our own lives?
We can apply this verse by recognizing the importance of humility and acknowledging the limits of our own understanding, as encouraged in Job 42:3, where Job says, 'I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees You.'
What is the significance of the phrase 'his words lack insight'?
This phrase emphasizes that Job's words are not only lacking in knowledge but also in spiritual discernment, as highlighted in Psalm 119:66, where the psalmist asks God to teach him good judgment and knowledge.
Reflection Questions
- In what ways do I, like Job, speak without knowledge, and how can I cultivate a deeper understanding of God's ways?
- How can I balance my desire to express my thoughts and feelings with the need to speak with wisdom and insight, as encouraged in James 1:19?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to acknowledge the limits of my own understanding and seek God's guidance, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6?
- How can I develop a greater sense of humility and recognition of my own limitations, as modeled by Job in Job 42:1-6?
Gill's Exposition on Job 34:35
Job hath spoken without knowledge,.... Not that Job was an ignorant man, either in things natural or divine; but in this point, about the chastening hand of God upon him, he had said some things
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 34:35
Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me. Rather, 'men, etc., will say to me, and the wise man (Job 34:2; Job 34:10) wh hearkens to me (will say), "Job hath spoken,"' etc.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 34:35
Without knowledge; foolishly and inconsiderately.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 34:35
Job 34:35 Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words [were] without wisdom.Ver. 35. Job hath spoken without knowledge] Inscienter et inscite, He hath outlashed and overshot himself in some words against God; yea, amidst his complaints, he hath let slip not a few lavish and loose speeches; which thing also, being reproved by God, he doth ingenuously acknowledge, Job 40:3-5; Job 42:1-6. And his words were without wisdom] Heb. Not in wisdom; and this he here heareth of on both ears, being barely told of it again and again, and not without some bitterness, in the close of this chapter. Some warmth there must be in a reproof (the physic will work the better), but scalding hot it must not be.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 34:35
Verse 35. Job hath spoken without knowledge] There is no good in arguing with a self-willed, self-conceited man. Job has spoken like a man destitute of wisdom and discretion.
Cambridge Bible on Job 34:35
34–37. The verdict regarding Job’s demeanour which all men of understanding and those who listen to Elihu will give, 34. Men of understanding will say unto me, And the wise man who heareth me: 35. Job speaketh without knowledge, And his words are without wisdom. 36. Would that Job were tried unto the end, Because of his answers in the manner of wicked men.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 34:35
35. Job… without knowledge, etc. — Such might be the purport of what wise men would say.
Sermons on Job 34:35
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God No Longer Winks at Unbelief by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of seeking God and having a hunger for His word. He highlights that salvation is only possible through the work of the Holy S |
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Elihu's Exhortation on God's Dealings With Man by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the power and awesomeness of God as seen in the forces of nature, particularly in a lightning storm. He emphasizes how small and helple |
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Studies in Job-03 Job-3 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the book of Job and explores the theme of God's sovereignty and power. The sermon begins by highlighting God's role as the creator of the un |
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Why Is My Pain Unending? by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks addresses the question of unending pain and suffering, emphasizing that while God has reasons for His actions, He is not obligated to reveal them to us. He warns agai |
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Closing Address on Communion Sabbath, January 27, 1889. by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar emphasizes the prophetic role of Christ in his closing address on Communion Sabbath, reflecting on the Samaritan woman's statement about the coming Prophet. He highlig |