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Job 33:31 Cross-References
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“Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.”
Job 33:31 (KJV)
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Commentary on Job 33:31
Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me (הַקְשֵׁב אִיּוֹב שְׁמַע־לִי, haqshev Iyyov shema-li)—The verb qashav (קָשַׁב, "to attend, pay attention") and shama (שָׁמַע, "to hear, obey") together emphasize urgent listening. This doubles the imperative, demanding Job's full attention. The phrase hold thy peace, and I will speak (הַחֲרֵשׁ וְאָנֹכִי אֲדַבֵּר) uses charash (חָרַשׁ, "to be silent"). Elihu demands Job's silence to receive instruction. This reflects ancient teacher-student dynamics—disciples silent before masters.The biblical pattern is consistent: "Be still, and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:...
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Cross-References for Job 33:31
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