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Job 34:35

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Job has spoken without understanding, and his words lacked wisdom.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is saying that Job spoke about things he didn't fully understand and his words weren't wise.

📚 Historical Context

In the Book of Job, which is set in ancient patriarchal times, Job is a righteous man enduring severe suffering and questioning God's justice, while his friends offer explanations that ultimately accuse him of hidden sin. Elihu, a younger character who enters the debate later, speaks with a sense of divine insight to defend God's sovereignty and criticizes Job for his complaints. In Job 34:35, Elihu specifically accuses Job of speaking without true knowledge or wisdom, emphasizing the limits of human understanding in the face of God's ways.

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