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Job 34:16 Cross-References

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If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.

Job 34:16 (KJV)

Commentary on Job 34:16

If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words. Elihu issues a direct challenge to Job's wisdom. The conditional "if" (im, אִם) assumes Job possesses binah (בִּינָה, understanding)—the capacity for discernment and insight. "Hear" (shama, שְׁמַע) is the Shema's foundational command (Deuteronomy 6:4), meaning to listen with intent to obey. "Hearken" (ha'azinah, הַאֲזִינָה) from azan (אָזַן, ear) means to give ear, pay careful attention—more intensive than ordinary hearing."The voice of my words" (qol millai, קוֹל מִלָּי) emphasizes Elihu's expectation that his speech...

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