Job 34:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

If you have understanding, listen to this: pay attention to what I'm saying.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is calling for the listener's full attention, appealing to their wisdom and asking them to carefully consider his words.

📚 Historical Context

This is Elihu speaking to Job, introducing another speech in the lengthy dialogue about Job's suffering. Elihu was a younger man who had been listening to the debate between Job and his three friends, and now he's demanding attention before presenting his own perspective on Job's situation.

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Luke 8:18

So pay attention to how you're actually listening. If you've got understanding, you'll get even more. But if you don't really have it — even what you think you understand will slip away from you.

Mark 4:24

Then he told them, 'Pay attention to what you're actually listening to. Whatever energy you put into hearing and understanding, that's exactly what you'll get back. And if you're really listening? You'll get even more than that.'

Matthew 15:10

Then Jesus called everyone over and said, 'Listen up and really get what I'm about to tell you:'

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