Job 8:1
New International Version
Then Bildad the Shuhite replied:

New Living Translation
Then Bildad the Shuhite replied to Job:

English Standard Version
Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said:

Berean Standard Bible
Then Bildad the Shuhite replied:

King James Bible
Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,

New King James Version
Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said:

New American Standard Bible
Then Bildad the Shuhite responded,

NASB 1995
Then Bildad the Shuhite answered,

NASB 1977
Then Bildad the Shuhite answered,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said,

Amplified Bible
Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said,

Christian Standard Bible
Then Bildad the Shuhite replied:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Bildad the Shuhite replied:

American Standard Version
Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,

Contemporary English Version
Bildad from Shuah said:

English Revised Version
Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then Bildad from Shuah replied [to Job],

International Standard Version
Then in response, Bildad from Shuah said:

Majority Standard Bible
Then Bildad the Shuhite replied:

NET Bible
Then Bildad the Shuhite spoke up and said:

New Heart English Bible
Then Bildad the Shuhite answered,

Webster's Bible Translation
Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,

World English Bible
Then Bildad the Shuhite answered,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Bildad the Shuhite answers and says:

Young's Literal Translation
And Bildad the Shuhite answereth and saith: --

Smith's Literal Translation
And Bildad the Shuhite will answer and say,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The Baldad the Suhite answered, and said:

Catholic Public Domain Version
But Baldad the Suhite, responding, said:

New American Bible
Bildad the Shuhite answered and said:

New Revised Standard Version
Then Bildad the Shuhite answered:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
THEN answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Bildad the Shukhite answered and said
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Then Baldad the Sauchite answered, and said,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Bildad: Job Should Repent
1Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: 2“How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind.…

Cross References
Job 11:1-3
Then Zophar the Naamathite replied: / “Should this stream of words go unanswered and such a speaker be vindicated? / Should your babbling put others to silence? Will you scoff without rebuke?

Job 15:1-3
Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: / “Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill his belly with the hot east wind? / Should he argue with useless words or speeches that serve no purpose?

Job 18:1-2
Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: / “How long until you end these speeches? Show some sense, and then we can talk.

Job 20:1-3
Then Zophar the Naamathite replied: / “So my anxious thoughts compel me to answer, because of the turmoil within me. / I have heard a rebuke that insults me, and my understanding prompts a reply.

Job 22:1-3
Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: / “Can a man be of use to God? Can even a wise man benefit Him? / Does it delight the Almighty that you are righteous? Does He profit if your ways are blameless?

Job 32:1-3
So these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. / This kindled the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram. He burned with anger against Job for justifying himself rather than God, / and he burned with anger against Job’s three friends because they had failed to refute Job, and yet had condemned him.

Job 34:1-3
Then Elihu continued: / “Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning. / For the ear tests words as the mouth tastes food.

Job 35:1-3
And Elihu went on to say: / “Do you think this is just? You say, ‘I am more righteous than God.’ / For you ask, ‘What does it profit me, and what benefit do I gain apart from sin?’

Job 36:1-3
And Elihu continued: / “Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said on God’s behalf. / I get my knowledge from afar, and I will ascribe justice to my Maker.

Job 42:7
After the LORD had spoken these words to Job, He said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is kindled against you and your two friends. For you have not spoken about Me accurately, as My servant Job has.

Proverbs 18:13
He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.

Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

Proverbs 17:27
A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.

Proverbs 29:20
Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Ecclesiastes 5:2
Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few.


Treasury of Scripture

Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,

Bildad.

Job 2:11
Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place; Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite: for they had made an appointment together to come to mourn with him and to comfort him.

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Then
The word "then" serves as a transitional marker, indicating a response or a continuation of a dialogue. In the context of the Book of Job, it signifies a shift in the conversation, moving from Job's lament to Bildad's response. This transition is crucial as it sets the stage for the unfolding discourse between Job and his friends. The use of "then" underscores the sequential nature of the narrative, reminding readers of the ongoing dialogue and the progression of thought and argumentation.

Bildad
Bildad is one of Job's three friends who come to comfort him in his suffering. His name, possibly derived from a Semitic root meaning "Bel has loved," suggests a cultural and religious background that is distinct from Job's. Bildad's role in the narrative is significant as he represents a traditionalist perspective, often emphasizing the justice of God and the retributive nature of divine justice. Understanding Bildad's character and his approach to Job's suffering is essential for interpreting his speeches and the theological implications they carry.

the Shuhite
The designation "the Shuhite" identifies Bildad's ethnic or tribal affiliation. The Shuhites are believed to be descendants of Shuah, a son of Abraham and Keturah, as mentioned in Genesis 25:2. This connection places Bildad within a broader biblical and historical context, linking him to the patriarchal narratives and the ancient Near Eastern world. The mention of his lineage provides insight into the diverse backgrounds of Job's friends and the varied perspectives they bring to the discussion.

replied
The act of replying indicates a response to what has been previously said, in this case, Job's lament and expressions of anguish. The Hebrew root for "replied" (עָנָה, 'anah) often conveys the idea of answering or responding, suggesting a dialogue or debate. Bildad's reply is not merely a casual response but a considered argument, reflecting his understanding of Job's situation and his own theological convictions. This word highlights the interactive nature of the discourse and the importance of dialogue in exploring profound theological and existential questions.

Verse 1. - Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said. Bildad the Shuhite has the second place in the passage where Job's friends are first mentioned (Job 2:11), and occupies the same relative position in the dialogue. We may suppose him to have been younger than Eliphaz and older than Zophar. He does little more than repeat the arguments of Eliphaz, stating them, however, more bluntly, and with less of tact and consideration. The chief novelties of his discourse are an appeal to the teaching of past ages (vers 8-10), and the employment of new and forcible metaphors (vers. 11-19).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then Bildad
בִּלְדַּ֥ד (bil·daḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1085: Bildad -- perhaps 'Bel has loved', one of Job's friends

the Shuhite
הַשּׁוּחִ֗י (haš·šū·ḥî)
Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 7747: Shuhite -- a Shuchite

replied:
וַ֭יַּעַן (way·ya·‘an)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6030: To answer, respond


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