King James Version
Job 4:1 in the King James Version says “Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said,” — study this verse from Job chapter 4 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said,”
Job 4:1 · KJV
Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said,
If we assay to commune with thee, wilt thou be grieved? but who can withhold himself from speaking? to: Heb. a word withhold: Heb. refrain from words?
Behold, thou hast instructed many, and thou hast strengthened the weak hands.
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“answered”
H6030properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e., pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout,
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