King James Version
What Does Job 29:10 Mean?
“The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth. The nobles: Heb. The voice of the nobles was hid”
Context
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The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the aged arose, and stood up.
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The princes refrained talking, and laid their hand on their mouth.
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The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth. The nobles: Heb. The voice of the nobles was hid
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When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me:
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Because I delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him.
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Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**26. swift ships--**rather, canoes of reeds or papyrus skiffs, used on the Nile, swift from their lightness (Is 18:2).
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Job. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Job 29:10 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Cross-References
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