KJV ORIGINAL
Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy words, saying,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
You have definitely spoken where I could hear you, and I have listened to what you said:
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is directly addressing someone, confirming that he heard their words and is about to quote what they said.
📚 Historical Context
This is Elihu, a younger man, speaking to Job after Job's three friends had finished their speeches. Elihu had been listening silently to the entire conversation and is now preparing to quote Job's own words back to him. In ancient Middle Eastern culture, it was respectful for younger people to wait until their elders finished speaking before offering their perspective.
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