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Job 36:2

1 Elihu also proceeded, and said,

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

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

4 For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.

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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.

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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

    Suffer me that I may speak; and after that I have spoken, mock on.

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  • Job 13:7–8

    Will ye speak wickedly for God? and talk deceitfully for him?

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  • 2 Corinthians 5:20

    Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ’s stead, be ye reconciled to God.

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  • 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.

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  • Hebrews 13:22

    And I beseech you, brethren, suffer the word of exhortation: for I have written a letter unto you in few words.

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  • Jeremiah 15:19

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

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  • Job 33:31–33

    Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.

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  • Job 33:6

    Behold, I am according to thy wish in God’s stead: I also am formed out of the clay.

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