Job 8:10 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Won't they teach you and tell you things, speaking words that come from their hearts?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Bildad is telling Job that the wisdom of previous generations should guide him and teach him important truths.

📚 Historical Context

This is part of Bildad's first speech to Job, where he's arguing that Job should listen to the accumulated wisdom of their ancestors. In ancient times, oral tradition and the teachings of elders were considered extremely valuable sources of truth and guidance. Bildad is essentially telling Job to humble himself and learn from those who came before.

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