How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak.
How long will you keep talking? Pay attention and think about what we're saying, then we can have a real conversation.
Bildad is frustrated with Job's long speeches and wants him to stop talking and start listening to their advice.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, which is set in ancient times in the land of Uz, Job is engaged in a series of debates with his friends who have come to console him but instead challenge his views on suffering and divine justice. Bildad the Shuhite, speaking in Chapter 18, expresses impatience with Job's lengthy speeches, urging him to stop talking so they can proceed with the discussion in an orderly manner. This reflects the cultural practice in ancient Near Eastern wisdom literature, where dialogues were used to explore profound questions about human existence and God's ways.
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