Job 36:2
1 And Elihu continued:
“Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said on God’s behalf.
3 I get my knowledge from afar, and I will ascribe justice to my Maker.
4 For truly my words are free of falsehood; one perfect in knowledge is with you.
This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- “Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said on God’s behalf.
- KJV
- Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that I have yet to speak on God’s behalf.
- WEB
- “Bear with me a little, and I will show you; for I still have something to say on God’s behalf.
- ASV
- Suffer me a little, and I will show thee; For I have yet somewhat to say on God`s behalf.
- DARBY
- Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that I have yet words for God.
- BLB
- “Surround unto me a little, and I will show you, that [there are] words yet to God.
- ÅB
- Vent litt på meg, så jeg kan få sagt deg min mening! For enda er der noe å si til forsvar for Gud.
- OTB
- "Bær over med meg litt lenger,
så vil jeg demonstrere at det er mer å si på Guds vegne. - B1930
- Vent litt på mig, så jeg kan få sagt dig min mening! For ennu er der noget å si til forsvar for Gud.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Job 21:3
Bear with me while I speak; then, after I have spoken, you may go on mocking.
Read in contextJob 13:7–8
Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him?
Read in context2 Corinthians 5:20
Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.
Read in contextEzekiel 2:7
But speak My words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious.
Read in contextHebrews 13:22
I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.
Read in contextJeremiah 15:19
Therefore this is what the LORD says: “If you return, I will restore you; you will stand in My presence. And if you speak words that are noble instead of worthless, you will be My spokesman. It is they who must turn to you, but you must not turn to them.
Read in contextJob 33:31–33
Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.
Read in contextJob 33:6
I am just like you before God; I was also formed from clay.
Read in context