KJV ORIGINAL
Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Pay attention, Job, listen to me: be quiet, and I will speak.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The speaker is asking Job to stop talking and listen carefully to what he's about to say.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, which grapples with profound questions of human suffering and God's justice, Job is in the midst of heated debates with his friends who offer explanations for his trials. Elihu, a younger man who has been quietly observing these discussions, steps forward to share his perspective, claiming divine insight into the matter. In Job 33:31, Elihu directly urges Job to listen carefully and stay silent, emphasizing the need for order in their conversation.
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