Job 8:1
Job 8:1 in Multiple Translations
Then Bildad the Shuhite replied:
Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,
Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,
Then Bildad the Shuhite made answer and said,
Then Bildad the Shuhite spoke up and said,
Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and saide,
And Bildad the Shuhite answereth and saith: —
Then Bildad the Shuhite answered,
Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,
The Baldad the Suhite answered, and said:
Then Bildad, from the Shuah area, spoke to Job. He said,
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 8:1
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Job 8:1 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ֭/יַּעַן
בִּלְדַּ֥ד
הַ/שּׁוּחִ֗י
וַ/יֹאמַֽר
וַ֭/יַּעַן
ʻânâh
H6030
to dwell
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
בִּלְדַּ֥ד
Bildad
H1085
Bildad
N-proper
הַ/שּׁוּחִ֗י
Shûwchîy
H7747
Shuhite
Art | Ngmsa
וַ/יֹאמַֽר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 8:1
וַ֭/יַּעַן
ʻânâh
H6030
"to dwell"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to sing or make music, but also to respond or give an answer. In the Bible, it is used to describe praising God in song or responding to a question. The KJV translates it as 'sing' or 'answer'.
Definition: (Qal) to dwell
Usage: Occurs in 316 OT verses. KJV: give account, afflict (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also H1042 (בֵּית עֲנוֹת), H1043 (בֵּית עֲנָת). See also: Genesis 18:27; 2 Samuel 14:19; Job 40:2.
בִּלְדַּ֥ד
Bildad
H1085
"Bildad"
N-proper
Bildad was one of Job's friends who tried to comfort him during his suffering, as seen in Job 2:11. His name means confusing love, suggesting a complex or mixed emotional state.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Job.2.11 § Bildad = "confusing (by mingling) love" the second friend of Job
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Bildad. See also: Job 2:11; Job 18:1; Job 42:9.
הַ/שּׁוּחִ֗י
Shûwchîy
H7747
"Shuhite"
Art | Ngmsa
A Shuhite is a descendant of Shuach, first mentioned in the book of Job, referring to Bildad, one of Job's friends.
Definition: Someone descended from Shuh(?), first mentioned at Job.2.1 § Shuhite, of Shua "wealth" an ethnic appellative applied only to Bildad, the friend of Job
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Shuhite. See also: Job 2:11; Job 18:1; Job 42:9.
וַ/יֹאמַֽר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
Study Notes — Job 8:1
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 8:1 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 8:1
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 8:1
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 8:1
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 8:1
- Cambridge Bible on Job 8:1
- Barnes' Notes on Job 8:1
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 8:1
- Sermons on Job 8:1
Context — Bildad: Job Should Repent
Cross References
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| 1 | Job 2:11 | Now when Job’s three friends—Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite—heard about all this adversity that had come upon him, each of them came from his home, and they met together to go and sympathize with Job and comfort him. |
Job 8:1 Summary
This verse, Job 8:1, marks the beginning of Bildad's response to Job, where he will share his thoughts and perspectives on God's character and Job's situation. Bildad's introduction sets the stage for a more direct and confrontational approach to comforting Job, which is different from the initial approach of his friends. As we read Bildad's words, we can learn about the importance of balancing correction and compassion, as seen in the example of Jesus in the Gospel of John 1:14-18, and the value of empathy and understanding in our relationships, as taught in the book of Colossians 3:12-14. By considering Bildad's approach, we can reflect on our own interactions with others and strive to offer more effective comfort and support, as encouraged in the book of Galatians 6:2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Bildad the Shuhite and why is he important in the book of Job?
Bildad the Shuhite is one of Job's friends who comes to comfort him in his time of suffering, as seen in Job 8:1, and his words and actions are recorded throughout the book of Job, offering insights into the nature of God and suffering, similar to the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs 17:17.
What can we learn from Bildad's response to Job in this verse?
Bildad's response in Job 8:1 marks the beginning of his attempt to correct Job and offer his perspective on God's character, which is rooted in his understanding of God's justice, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:4 and Psalm 92:15.
How does Bildad's reply relate to the larger context of the book of Job?
Bildad's reply in Job 8:1 is part of a larger conversation between Job and his friends, which explores the nature of suffering, God's character, and the human condition, all of which are central themes in the book of Job, and are also discussed in other biblical books such as the book of Psalms 73:1-28 and the book of Ecclesiastes 7:15-18.
What does Bildad's introduction reveal about his approach to comforting Job?
Bildad's introduction in Job 8:1 suggests that he is about to offer a more direct and confrontational approach to comforting Job, which is different from the initial approach of his friends in Job 2:11-13, and is similar to the prophetic calls to repentance found in the book of Isaiah 1:1-20 and the book of Jeremiah 2:1-13.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I, like Bildad, might be tempted to respond to a friend in need, and how can I offer more effective comfort?
- How can I balance the need to offer correction and guidance with the need to offer compassion and empathy, as seen in the example of Jesus in the Gospel of John 1:14-18?
- What are some key themes or questions that arise from Bildad's introduction, and how can I apply these to my own life and relationships, using biblical principles found in the book of Colossians 3:12-14 and the book of Galatians 6:2?
- In what ways can I, like Job's friends, be more mindful of my tone and approach when interacting with others, especially in difficult or sensitive situations, as taught in the book of Proverbs 15:1-4 and the book of Ephesians 4:29-32?
Gill's Exposition on Job 8:1
Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said. This was the second of Job's friends that came to visit him, Job 2:11; and is mentioned next to Eliphaz there, and takes his turn in this controversy in
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 8:1
Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said, No JFB commentary on this verse.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 8:1
Job 8:1 Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,Ver. 1. Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said] Bildad (who was of the posterity of Shuah, Abraham’ s son by Keturah, Genesis 24:1-2) interrupteth Job, and endeavours to maintain what Eliphaz had spoken; nevertheless, it appeareth by this chapter, Job 8:5-6; Job 8:20-21, that his opinion was not so rigid as that of Eliphaz: for he grants that a righteous man may be afflicted, but yet so, that if God restore him not speedily, he may be censured, cast, and condemned as unrighteous. He passeth (as they do all) some hard censures upon Job; and is paid in his own coin by him; who saith that he was, according to his name, a wicked kinsman; for áì is naught, and øåã an uncle. With what judgment men judge they shall be judged. Matthew 7:2.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 8:1
CHAPTER VIII Bildad answers, and reproves Job for his justifying himself, 1, 2. Shows that God is just, and never punishes but for iniquity; and intimates that it was on account of their sins that his children were cut off, 3, 4. States that, if Job would humble himself to the Almighty, provided he were innocent, his captivity would soon be turned, and his latter end be abundantly prosperous, 5-7. Appeals to the ancients for the truth of what he says; and draws examples from the vegetable world, to show how soon the wicked may be cut off, and the hope of the hypocrite perish, 8-19. Asserts that God never did cast of a perfect man nor help the wicked; and that, if Job be innocent, his end shall be crowned with prosperity, 20-22. NOTES ON CHAP. VIII Verse 1. Bildad the Shuhite] Supposed to be a descendant of Shuah, one of the sons of Abraham, by Keturah, who dwelt in Arabia Deserta, called in Scripture the east country. See Genesis 25:1-2; Genesis 25:6.
Cambridge Bible on Job 8:1
1–7. The discriminating rectitude of God 2. Before coming to his principle and by way of introducing it Bildad expresses his wonder that Job should allow himself to speak such things as his discourse contained. These things are such things as ch. Job 6:29, Job 7:1-2; Job 7:12-21, and perhaps even ch. Job 6:10. He refers to the general drift of Job’s speech, which appears to him to be an assertion that God was unjust (Job 8:3). a strong wind] Violent, and empty, cf. ch. Job 15:2, Job 16:3.
Barnes' Notes on Job 8:1
Then answered Bildad the Shuhite - ; see the notes at Job 2:11.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 8:1
BILDAD’S FIRST ADDRESS.1. Answered Bildad — The structure of his address and the doctrine he maintains do not differ essentially from those of Eliphaz. He, too, sees in affliction the stern features of retribution.
Sermons on Job 8:1
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Counsel Based on Tradition by Theodore Epp | Theodore Epp discusses the dangers of relying on human tradition and interpretation, as exemplified by Bildad's misguided counsel to Job. Bildad's arguments, based solely on assump |
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Needed: True Friends by Theodore Epp | Theodore Epp emphasizes the significance of true friendship in times of distress, using the story of Job and his friends as a cautionary tale. While Job's friends initially showed |