Job 8:10
Job 8:10 in Multiple Translations
Will they not teach you and tell you, and speak from their understanding?
Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?
Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, And utter words out of their heart?
Will they not give you teaching, and say words of wisdom to you?
Won't they teach you and explain what they know?
Shall not they teach thee and tell thee, and vtter the wordes of their heart?
Do they not shew thee — speak to thee, And from their heart bring forth words?
Shall they not teach you, tell you, and utter words out of their heart?
Will they not teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?
And they shall teach thee: they shall speak to thee, and utter words out of their hearts.
So, why do you not allow your ancestors to teach you and tell you something? Allow them to tell you from what they learned!
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 8:10
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Job 8:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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הֲ/לֹא
הֵ֣ם
י֭וֹרוּ/ךָ
יֹ֣אמְרוּ
לָ֑/ךְ
וּ֝/מִ/לִּבָּ֗/ם
יוֹצִ֥אוּ
מִלִּֽים
הֲ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part | Part
הֵ֣ם
hêm
H1992
they(masc.)
Pron
י֭וֹרוּ/ךָ
yârâh
H3384
to shoot
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp | Suff
יֹ֣אמְרוּ
ʼâmar
H559
to say
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
לָ֑/ךְ
Prep | Suff
וּ֝/מִ/לִּבָּ֗/ם
lêb
H3820
heart
Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff
יוֹצִ֥אוּ
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
מִלִּֽים
millâh
H4405
speech
N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 8:10
הֲ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
הֵ֣ם
hêm
H1992
"they(masc.)"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to refer to a group of men, emphasizing that it is specifically them. It is often translated as 'they' or 'them' in the Bible, and appears in books like Exodus and Isaiah.
Definition: they, these, the same, who
Usage: Occurs in 524 OT verses. KJV: it, like, [idiom] (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, [idiom] so, [idiom] such, their, them, these, they, those, which, who, whom, withal, ye. See also: Genesis 3:7; Deuteronomy 19:17; 2 Kings 1:18.
י֭וֹרוּ/ךָ
yârâh
H3384
"to shoot"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp | Suff
To show or teach something, like pointing it out or shooting an arrow. It is used in Psalms and Proverbs to describe instructing or directing others.
Definition: 1) to shoot, pour 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to shoot arrows 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to shoot at 1b2) part. shooter, archer 1c) to throw water, rain
Usage: Occurs in 75 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) archer, cast, direct, inform, instruct, lay, shew, shoot, teach(-er,-ing), through. See also: Genesis 31:51; Job 8:10; Psalms 11:2.
יֹ֣אמְרוּ
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
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.
לָ֑/ךְ
""
Prep | Suff
וּ֝/מִ/לִּבָּ֗/ם
lêb
H3820
"heart"
Conj | Prep | N-ms | Suff
Leb refers to the heart, but also represents feelings, will, and intellect in the Bible. It is used figuratively to describe the center of something, and is often translated as heart or mind. Leb is a complex concept that encompasses emotions and thoughts.
Definition: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage
Usage: Occurs in 552 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] care for, comfortably, consent, [idiom] considered, courag(-eous), friend(-ly), ((broken-), (hard-), (merry-), (stiff-), (stout-), double) heart(-ed), [idiom] heed, [idiom] I, kindly, midst, mind(-ed), [idiom] regard(-ed), [idiom] themselves, [idiom] unawares, understanding, [idiom] well, willingly, wisdom. See also: Genesis 6:5; 2 Samuel 13:33; Psalms 4:8.
יוֹצִ֥אוּ
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
מִלִּֽים
millâh
H4405
"speech"
N-fp
This Hebrew word means a word or speech, and can also refer to a topic or subject. It's used in the Bible to describe what people say or talk about.
Definition: word, speech, utterance Aramaic equivalent: mil.lah (מִלָּה "word" H4406)
Usage: Occurs in 38 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] answer, by-word, matter, any thing (what) to say, to speak(-ing), speak, talking, word. See also: 2 Samuel 23:2; Job 30:9; Psalms 19:5.
Study Notes — Job 8:10
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 8:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 8:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 8:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 8:10
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 8:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 8:10
- Cambridge Bible on Job 8:10
- Barnes' Notes on Job 8:10
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 8:10
- Sermons on Job 8:10
Context — Bildad: Job Should Repent
8Please inquire of past generations and consider the discoveries of their fathers.
9For we were born yesterday and know nothing; our days on earth are but a shadow.
10Will they not teach you and tell you, and speak from their understanding?
11Does papyrus grow where there is no marsh? Do reeds flourish without water? 12While the shoots are still uncut, they dry up more quickly than grass.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Proverbs 18:15 | The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out. |
| 2 | Matthew 12:35 | The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. |
| 3 | Job 12:7–8 | But ask the animals, and they will instruct you; ask the birds of the air, and they will tell you. Or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; let the fish of the sea inform you. |
| 4 | Hebrews 12:1 | Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. |
| 5 | Deuteronomy 6:7 | And you shall teach them diligently to your children and speak of them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. |
| 6 | Psalms 145:4 | One generation will commend Your works to the next, and will proclaim Your mighty acts— |
| 7 | Job 32:7 | I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom. |
| 8 | Hebrews 11:4 | By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead. |
| 9 | Deuteronomy 11:19 | Teach them to your children, speaking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. |
| 10 | Proverbs 16:23 | The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips. |
Job 8:10 Summary
[Job 8:10 is saying that we can learn a lot from people who have lived before us and have gained wisdom and understanding through their experiences. This is similar to what is said in Proverbs 1:7, which reminds us that fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. By studying the past and listening to the advice of others, we can gain valuable insights and avoid making the same mistakes that they did. As it says in Psalm 119:99, we can have more understanding than our teachers if we meditate on God's testimonies.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main idea of Job 8:10?
The main idea of Job 8:10 is that the wisdom of the past can teach us valuable lessons, as stated in the verse 'Will they not teach you and tell you, and speak from their understanding?' This idea is also reflected in Proverbs 1:7, which says that fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.
Who is speaking in Job 8:10?
The speaker in Job 8:10 is Bildad the Shuhite, one of Job's friends who is trying to offer him advice and comfort during his time of suffering, as seen in Job 8:1-7.
What does it mean to 'speak from their understanding'?
To 'speak from their understanding' means to share wisdom and insights that have been gained through experience and reflection, as mentioned in Psalm 119:99, which says 'I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your testimonies are my meditation.'
How can we apply the wisdom of the past to our lives today?
We can apply the wisdom of the past to our lives today by studying the experiences and teachings of those who have come before us, as encouraged in Deuteronomy 32:7, which says 'Remember the days of old; consider the years of many generations; ask your father, and he will show you, your elders, and they will tell you.'
Reflection Questions
- What are some valuable lessons that I can learn from the experiences of my ancestors or older generations?
- How can I balance the wisdom of the past with the realities of my current situation, as seen in Job 8:10?
- What are some ways that I can 'speak from my understanding' and share my own wisdom and insights with others, as encouraged in Matthew 28:19-20?
- What role does humility play in being able to learn from the wisdom of the past, as seen in Job 8:9-10?
- How can I ensure that I am not just relying on my own understanding, but also seeking wisdom from God, as mentioned in Proverbs 3:5-6?
Gill's Exposition on Job 8:10
Shall not they teach thee, [and] tell thee,.... That is, the men of the former age, and their fathers before them, Job is directed to inquire of, and to prepare for a search into their records and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 8:10
Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart? Teach thee - Job (Job 6:24) had said, "Teach me." Bildad, therefore, says, Since you want teaching, Enquire of the Fathers; They will teach thee.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 8:10
Assuredly they will inform thee that it is as we say. Out of their heart; not partially, but sincerely, speaking their inward thoughts; not rashly, but from deep consideration; not by hearsay from others, but their own knowledge and experience.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 8:10
Job 8:10 Shall not they teach thee, [and] tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?Ver. 10. Shall they not teach thee, and tell thee] They, that is, the forefathers, Job 8:8, these, though dead and gone, yet by their records and monuments, by their apopthegms and oracles (for the words of dying men are living oracles), do still teach us and tell us their minds, as if they were yet living, Hebrews 11:4 Luke 16:29. Books are mute matters, silent voices. The way to be wise, said a heathen, is to converse with the dead, τοιςνεκροιςσυγχρωτιζειν. Histories are faithful counsellors, and by the reading of them many young men have attained to more understanding than their elders; as Augustus, Theodosius, Macarius, who was surnamed παιδαριογερων, the old youth, for his wisdom and gravity above his years, gotten by reading and prayer, as saith Nicephorus. And utter words out of their heart?] Discourses dug out of their own hearts, things new and old, thrown out of that good treasure, e cordibus, non e codicibus, they were egregie cordati homines, hearty good men, and their speeches were heart sprung, dipped in their hearts, and there recalled ad limam, priusquam ad linguam, weighed before uttered. They spake not as thou dost, Job, rashly and at random; judiciously, solidly, oraculously conduct them therefore, and as they speak from their own heart, so let them speak to thine. With the ancient is wisdom, and in length of days understanding, Job 12:12.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 8:10
Verse 10. Shall not they teach thee] Wilt thou not treat their maxims with the utmost deference and respect? They utter words from their heart - what they say is the fruit of long and careful experience.
Cambridge Bible on Job 8:10
10. words out of their heart] Words not the result of hasty and superficial generalizing, but of an experience which the lengthened lives of these men had enabled them to pass through, and the principles learned in which had sunk into their heart. The “heart” is in Heb. the deepest part of human nature, whether intellect or feeling. There is an implied condemnation in all this of the new principles which Job was setting forth, what a subsequent speaker calls his “doctrine,” ch. Job 11:4, principles based on nothing but his own single experience and instance.
Barnes' Notes on Job 8:10
Shall not they teach thee - The results of human conduct, and the great principles on which God governs the world. And utter words out of their heart - Dr.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 8:10
10. Shall not they teach thee — Job had confidently said, (Job 6:24,) Teach me, and Bildad adduces a most remarkable passage out of the heart of ancient times. He summons the fathers, that they may deal Job a crushing blow.
Sermons on Job 8:10
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Locks & Keys by Dr. A.E. Wilder-Smith | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of the Logos in biology and how it relates to the teaching of biology in schools. He encourages the audience, particularly those i |
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Learning From the "Masters" by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the importance of learning from literary 'masters' to enhance our speaking and writing skills. He explains that effective communication involves elements like |
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Some New Mystery Bagged by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer addresses the tendency of some Christians to seek out new and obscure teachings instead of focusing on the foundational truths of the faith. He warns against the allure |
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Read or Get Out of the Ministry by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the necessity of continuous learning for ministers, drawing on wisdom from figures like Joseph H. Smith and John Wesley, who advocated for reading widely to e |
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Be Widely Read by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the importance of being widely read for Christians, particularly ministers, to effectively teach and guide their congregations. He warns against the dangers o |
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On Composing Papers by Art Katz | Art Katz emphasizes the importance of believers actively engaging in the process of composing papers and articles that reflect their understanding of God. He encourages a creative |
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Reading That Incites Thinking by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and self-education in his sermon 'Reading That Incites Thinking.' He recounts a conversation between Dr. Samuel Johnson an |