King James Version

What Does Job 33:3 Mean?

My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.

Context

1

Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.

2

Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth. in my mouth: Heb. in my palate

3

My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.

4

The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.

5

If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
2. (Psa 90:6; see on Job 8:9).

Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.

Historical Context

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Theological Significance

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