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Job 8:10

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

Shall not they teach thee, [and] tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?

Job 8:10 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Job 8:10

Theological / Devotional

Teach thee. Bildad obviously regarded Job as an unwilling pupil, but hoped that he would listen to the voices from the past. Some believe that Bildad referred to patriarchs of the ancient world, who lived very long lives, and thus had opportunity to acquire much wisdom.

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