Job 36:2

What does Job 36:2 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 36:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Suffer me a little, and I will show thee; For I have yet somewhat to say on God’s behalf.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that I have yet to speak on God’s behalf.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Suffer me a little, and I will show thee; For I have yet somewhat to say on God’s behalf.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Give me a little more time, and I will make it clear to you; for I have still something to say for God.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Honour me a little, and I shew thee, That yet for God <FI>are<Fi> words.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee: for I have yet somewhat to speak in God's behalf.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that I have yet words forGod.

Context

v.1Elihu also proceeded, and said,

v.2This passage

v.3I will fetch my knowledge from afar, And will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Job 33:6

    Behold, I am toward God even as thou art: I also am formed out of the clay.

  • 2 Corinthians 5:20

    We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beseech you on behalf of Christ, be ye reconciled to God.

  • Ezekiel 2:7

    And thou shalt speak my words unto them, whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear; for they are most rebellious.

  • Hebrews 13:22

    But I exhort you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation: for I have written unto you in few words.

  • Exodus 4:16

    And he shall be thy spokesman unto the people; and it shall come to pass, that he shall be to thee a mouth, and thou shalt be to him as God.

  • Jeremiah 15:19

    Therefore thus saith Jehovah, If thou return, then will I bring thee again, that thou mayest stand before me; and if thou take forth the precious from the vile, thou shalt be as my mouth: they shall return unto thee, but thou shalt not return unto them.

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