Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “They are dismayed and have no more to say; words have failed them. New Living Translation You sit there baffled, with nothing more to say. English Standard Version “They are dismayed; they answer no more; they have not a word to say. Berean Standard Bible Job’s friends are dismayed, with no more to say; words have escaped them. King James Bible They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking. New King James Version “They are dismayed and answer no more; Words escape them. New American Standard Bible “They are dismayed, they no longer answer; Words have failed them. NASB 1995 “They are dismayed, they no longer answer; Words have failed them. NASB 1977 “They are dismayed, they answer no more; Words have failed them. Legacy Standard Bible “They are dismayed; they no longer answer; Words have moved away from them. Amplified Bible “They (Job’s friends) are dismayed and embarrassed, they no longer answer; The words have moved away and failed them,” [says Elihu]. Christian Standard Bible Job’s friends are dismayed and can no longer answer; words have left them. Holman Christian Standard Bible Job’s friends are dismayed and can no longer answer; words have left them. American Standard Version They are amazed, they answer no more: They have not a word to say. Contemporary English Version All of you are shocked; you don't know what to say. English Revised Version They are amazed, they answer no more: they have not a word to say. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Job's friends have been overwhelmed and don't have any more answers. They don't have another word to say. Good News Translation Words have failed them, Job; they have no answer for you. International Standard Version "Job's friends won't reason with him anymore; discouraged, words escape them. Majority Standard Bible Job?s friends are dismayed, with no more to say; words have escaped them. NET Bible "They are dismayed and cannot answer any more; they have nothing left to say. New Heart English Bible "They are amazed. They answer no more. They do not have a word to say. Webster's Bible Translation They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking. World English Bible “They are amazed. They answer no more. They don’t have a word to say. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version(They have broken down, "" They have not answered again, "" They removed words from themselves. Young's Literal Translation (They have broken down, They have not answered again, They removed from themselves words. Smith's Literal Translation They were confounded; they answered no more: they removed words from themselves. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey were afraid, and answered no more, and they left off speaking. Catholic Public Domain Version Then they were filled with dread, and so they no longer responded, and they withdrew from their speechmaking. New American Bible They are dismayed, they make no more reply; words fail them. New Revised Standard Version “They are dismayed, they answer no more; they have not a word to say. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThey were silent, they answered him no more; their words were all spent, so they held their peace; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated They stopped and they did not answer him; they abstained from words and they kept silent OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917They are amazed, they answer no more; Words are departed from them. Brenton Septuagint Translation They were afraid, they answered no longer; they gave up their speaking. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Rebukes Job's Three Friends…14But Job has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments. 15Job’s friends are dismayed, with no more to say; words have escaped them. 16Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand and no longer reply?… Cross References Proverbs 18:13 He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him. Proverbs 17:28 Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue. James 1:19 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, 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. Proverbs 29:20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him. James 3:1-2 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. / We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body. Proverbs 10:19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. Matthew 12:36-37 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil. Ecclesiastes 3:7 a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak, James 1:26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless. Proverbs 21:23 He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress. 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect, Proverbs 13:3 He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin. Colossians 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Treasury of Scripture They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking. amazed Job 6:24,25 Teach me, and I will hold my tongue: and cause me to understand wherein I have erred… Job 29:22 After my words they spake not again; and my speech dropped upon them. Matthew 7:23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. left off speaking. Jump to Previous Amazed Answers Broken Departed Discomfited Dismayed End Failed Fear Longer Overcome Removed Speaking Themselves Word WordsJump to Next Amazed Answers Broken Departed Discomfited Dismayed End Failed Fear Longer Overcome Removed Speaking Themselves Word WordsJob 32 1. Elihu is angry with Job and his three friends6. Because wisdom comes not from age, he excuses the boldness of his youth 11. He reproves them for not satisfying Job 16. His zeal to speak Job’s friends are dismayed Job's friends, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, have been attempting to provide counsel and explanation for Job's suffering. Their dismay reflects their inability to reconcile Job's situation with their understanding of divine justice. In the cultural context of the Ancient Near East, suffering was often seen as a direct result of personal sin, a belief that Job's friends held firmly. Their dismay indicates a crisis in their theological framework, as they cannot comprehend why Job, a righteous man, suffers without apparent cause. This moment foreshadows the limitations of human wisdom in understanding God's ways, a theme that is further explored in the dialogues that follow. with no more to say words have escaped them Persons / Places / Events 1. ElihuA young man who speaks after Job's three friends have finished their discourse. He is introduced in Job 32 and is characterized by his youthful zeal and desire to speak truthfully about God. 2. Job's Three Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who have been attempting to explain Job's suffering through their understanding of divine justice, but have failed to provide satisfactory answers. 3. Job The central figure of the book, a man of great faith and integrity who is undergoing severe trials and questioning the reasons for his suffering. 4. The Setting The dialogue takes place in the land of Uz, where Job and his friends are engaged in a lengthy discussion about the nature of suffering and divine justice. 5. The Event The moment when Job's friends are rendered speechless, unable to provide further arguments or explanations for Job's suffering, setting the stage for Elihu's speech. Teaching Points The Limitations of Human WisdomHuman understanding is limited, and there are times when silence is more appropriate than speaking without knowledge. The Importance of Listening Listening is a crucial component of wisdom. Job's friends could have benefited from listening more and speaking less. The Role of Youth in Wisdom Elihu's entrance reminds us that wisdom is not confined to age. Young people can offer valuable insights when they speak with humility and reverence for God. The Power of Words Words have the power to heal or harm. We must be mindful of our speech, especially when addressing complex issues like suffering. Trusting in God's Sovereignty When human explanations fail, we are reminded to trust in God's sovereignty and His ultimate wisdom.(15) They were amazed.--The force is given better by substituting the present tense, "They are amazed, they answer no more: they have not a word to say."Verse 15.- They were amazed, they answered no more. A change from the second to the third person, possibly as seeming less disrespectful. Or perhaps Elihu turns from the three friends at this point, as Professor Lee supposes, and addr Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Job’s friends are dismayedחַ֭תּוּ (ḥat·tū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2865: To prostrate, to break down, either, by violence, by confusion and fear and have no לֹא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no more ע֑וֹד (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more to say; עָ֣נוּ (‘ā·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6030: To answer, respond words מִלִּֽים׃ (mil·lîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4405: A word, a discourse, a topic have escaped הֶעְתִּ֖יקוּ (he‘·tî·qū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6275: To remove, to grow old, to transcribe them. מֵהֶ֣ם (mê·hem) Preposition-m | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They Links Job 32:15 NIVJob 32:15 NLT Job 32:15 ESV Job 32:15 NASB Job 32:15 KJV Job 32:15 BibleApps.com Job 32:15 Biblia Paralela Job 32:15 Chinese Bible Job 32:15 French Bible Job 32:15 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 32:15 They are amazed (Jb) |
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