Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They waited for me as for showers and drank in my words as the spring rain. New Living Translation They longed for me to speak as people long for rain. They drank my words like a refreshing spring rain. English Standard Version They waited for me as for the rain, and they opened their mouths as for the spring rain. Berean Standard Bible They waited for me as for rain and drank in my words like spring showers. King James Bible And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain. New King James Version They waited for me as for the rain, And they opened their mouth wide as for the spring rain. New American Standard Bible “They waited for me as for the rain, And opened their mouths as for the late rain. NASB 1995 “They waited for me as for the rain, And opened their mouth as for the spring rain. NASB 1977 “And they waited for me as for the rain, And opened their mouth as for the spring rain. Legacy Standard Bible They waited for me as for the rain, And opened their mouth as for the late rain. Amplified Bible “They waited for me [and for my words] as for the rain, And they opened their mouths as for the spring rain. Christian Standard Bible They waited for me as for the rain and opened their mouths as for spring showers. Holman Christian Standard Bible They waited for me as for the rain and opened their mouths as for spring showers. American Standard Version And they waited for me as for the rain; And they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain. Contemporary English Version My words were eagerly accepted like the showers of spring, English Revised Version And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain. GOD'S WORD® Translation They were as eager to hear me as they were for rain. They opened their mouths wide as if waiting for a spring shower. Good News Translation everyone welcomed them just as farmers welcome rain in spring. International Standard Version They waited for me as one waits for rain, as one opens his mouth to drink in a spring rain shower. Majority Standard Bible They waited for me as for rain and drank in my words like spring showers. NET Bible They waited for me as people wait for the rain, and they opened their mouths as for the spring rains. New Heart English Bible They waited for me as for the rain. Their mouths drank as with the spring rain. Webster's Bible Translation And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain. World English Bible They waited for me as for the rain. Their mouths drank as with the spring rain. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they wait for me as [for] rain, "" And they have opened wide their mouth "" [As] for the spring rain. Young's Literal Translation And they wait as for rain for me, And their mouth they have opened wide As for the latter rain. Smith's Literal Translation And they waited for me as the rain, and they opened wide their mouth for the latter rain. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey waited for me as for rain, and they opened their mouth as for a latter shower. Catholic Public Domain Version They waited for me as for rain, and they opened their mouth as for belated rains. New American Bible They waited for me as for the rain; they drank in my words like the spring rains. New Revised Standard Version They waited for me as for the rain; they opened their mouths as for the spring rain. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThey waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouths wide as for the spring rain. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated They waited for me as for the rain and their mouths they opened wide as for spring rain OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And they waited for me as for the rain; And they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain. Brenton Septuagint Translation As the thirsty earth expecting the rain, so they waited for my speech. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Former Blessings…22After my words, they spoke no more; my speech settled on them like dew. 23They waited for me as for rain and drank in my words like spring showers. 24If I smiled at them, they did not believe it; the light of my countenance was precious.… Cross References Psalm 42:1 For the choirmaster. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God. Psalm 63:1 A Psalm of David, when he was in the Wilderness of Judah. O God, You are my God. Earnestly I seek You; my soul thirsts for You. My body yearns for You in a dry and weary land without water. Isaiah 55:10-11 For just as rain and snow fall from heaven and do not return without watering the earth, making it bud and sprout, and providing seed to sow and food to eat, / so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. Deuteronomy 32:2 Let my teaching fall like rain and my speech settle like dew, like gentle rain on new grass, like showers on tender plants. Amos 8:11 Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord GOD, when I will send a famine on the land—not a famine of bread or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the LORD. Psalm 119:131 I open my mouth and pant, longing for Your commandments. Proverbs 16:15 When a king’s face brightens, there is life; his favor is like a rain cloud in spring. Hosea 6:3 So let us know—let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth. Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring. Psalm 72:6 May he be like rain that falls on freshly cut grass, like spring showers that water the earth. Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. John 4:14 But whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst. Indeed, the water I give him will become in him a fount of water springing up to eternal life.” John 7:37-38 On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. / Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely. Matthew 13:43 Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. Treasury of Scripture And they waited for me as for the rain; and they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain. as for the rain Psalm 72:6 He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth. the latter rain Hosea 6:3 Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth. Zechariah 10:1 Ask ye of the LORD rain in the time of the latter rain; so the LORD shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field. Jump to Previous Drank Latter Mouth Mouths Opened Opening Rain Rains Showers Spring Wait Waited Waiting Wide WordsJump to Next Drank Latter Mouth Mouths Opened Opening Rain Rains Showers Spring Wait Waited Waiting Wide WordsJob 29 1. Job bemoans his former prosperityThey waited for me as for rain In the ancient Near East, rain was a precious and eagerly anticipated resource, essential for agriculture and survival. Job's comparison to rain highlights the value and necessity of his counsel and wisdom. In a cultural context where rain was often seen as a blessing from God (Deuteronomy 11:14), Job's words were perceived as life-giving and sustaining. This imagery also reflects the respect and anticipation with which Job's community regarded his insights, similar to how people awaited the life-giving rains. The metaphor underscores the deep reliance and trust others placed in Job, akin to the dependence on rain for crops. and drank in my words like spring showers. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. In this chapter, Job is reminiscing about his past status and influence before his suffering began. 2. Job's Friends Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they are part of the broader account. They came to comfort Job but ended up debating with him about the reasons for his suffering. 3. The Community The people who respected and valued Job's wisdom and counsel, as depicted in this verse. They are metaphorically described as waiting for Job's words like rain. 4. The Land of Uz The region where Job lived, which is often associated with the ancient Near East, possibly in the area of Edom or northern Arabia. 5. God While not directly mentioned in this verse, God is central to the book of Job, overseeing the events and ultimately restoring Job. Teaching Points The Value of Godly WisdomJust as rain is essential for life, godly wisdom is vital for spiritual growth and guidance. Seek to cultivate wisdom through prayer and study of Scripture. Influence and Responsibility Job's words were eagerly awaited, indicating his influence. Recognize the responsibility that comes with influence and strive to speak words that edify and encourage others. Longing for Truth The community's anticipation for Job's words reflects a deep longing for truth and guidance. Foster a similar desire for God's Word in your own life. Seasons of Influence Job's past influence reminds us that there are seasons in life where we may have more or less impact. Trust in God's timing and purpose for each season. Endurance in Trials Despite Job's current suffering, his past influence is a testament to his character. Let this encourage you to remain steadfast in trials, knowing that God sees and values your faithfulness.Verse 23. - They waited for me as for the rain; i.e. "they were as eager to heat' me speak as the parched ground is to receive the winter rain, which it expects and waits for and absorbs greedily." And they opened their mouth wide as for the latter rain. They drank in my discourse as the spring vegetation drinks in the spring showers, known in the East generally as "the latter rains." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew They waitedוְיִֽחֲל֣וּ (wə·yi·ḥă·lū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3176: To wait, to be patient, hope for me as for rain כַמָּטָ֣ר (ḵam·mā·ṭār) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4306: Rain and drank in my words פָּעֲר֥וּ (pā·‘ă·rū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6473: To open wide (the mouth) like spring showers. לְמַלְקֽוֹשׁ׃ (lə·mal·qō·wōš) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4456: The spring rain, eloquence Links Job 29:23 NIVJob 29:23 NLT Job 29:23 ESV Job 29:23 NASB Job 29:23 KJV Job 29:23 BibleApps.com Job 29:23 Biblia Paralela Job 29:23 Chinese Bible Job 29:23 French Bible Job 29:23 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 29:23 They waited for me as (Jb) |
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