Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?
Won't they teach you and tell you things, speaking words that come from their hearts?
Bildad is telling Job that the wisdom of previous generations should guide him and teach him important truths.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Job, Bildad the Shuhite is speaking to Job during his time of immense suffering, urging him to seek wisdom from the experiences of past generations. Bildad assumes that the ancients, through their heartfelt words and teachings, hold reliable truths that can address Job's plight, reflecting the ancient Near Eastern cultural emphasis on oral traditions and the authority of elders. This occurs within a broader narrative where Job's friends debate the reasons for his hardships, highlighting themes of divine justice and human wisdom.
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