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Job 12:11 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Job 12:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 12 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat? mouth: Heb. palate”
Job 12:11 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 12:11
'Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat?' Job uses two physical analogies: ears discerning words as mouths taste food. The verb 'try' (בָּחַן, bachan—test, examine, prove) suggests careful evaluation. Just as the palate distinguishes flavors, rational minds should evaluate arguments. Job appeals to his friends' discernment—they should test his words rather than dismiss them. This assumes truth corresponds to reality and can be evaluated through reason illuminated by revelation. The Reformed tradition values the mind renewed by the Spirit (Romans 12:2), rejecting both anti-int...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 12:11
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“as the palate tastes food.”
“who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern good and evil.”
“Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern perverse things?”
“That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ.”
“If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.”
“I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.”