KJV ORIGINAL
Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Look, now I have opened my mouth, and my tongue has spoken from within me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The speaker is announcing that he is about to begin speaking and wants everyone to pay attention to his words.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, Elihu, a younger man, steps into the conversation after Job's three friends and Job himself have debated the reasons for his suffering. He claims to have insight from God and is preparing to offer his perspective, believing his words are inspired. This verse introduces his speech, highlighting his determination to speak out.
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