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Elihu Describes God’s Power

Job 36:2

In 11 translations

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.I have…: Heb. there are yet words for God
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.
LSV
“Honor me a little, and I show you, || That yet for God [are] words.
YLT
Honour me a little, and I shew thee, That yet for God [are] words.
DBY
Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that I have yet words for God.Eloah
DRC
Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee: for I have yet somewhat to speak in God’s behalf.
GNV
Suffer me a litle, and I will instruct thee: for I haue yet to speake on Gods behalfe.
JPS
Suffer me a little, and I will tell thee; for there are yet words on God's behalf.
LXXE
Wait for me yet a little while, that I may teach thee: for there is yet speech in me.

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Hebrew has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

WLC
כַּתַּר־לִ֣י זְ֭עֵיר וַאֲחַוֶּ֑ךָּ כִּ֤י ע֖וֹד לֶאֱל֣וֹהַּ מִלִּֽים׃
LXX-Br
Μεῖνόν με μικρὸν ἔτι, ἵνα διδάξω σε· ἔτι γὰρ ἐν ἐμοί ἐστι λέξις.

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Cross-references most cited first

  • Job 21:3Bear with me while I speak; then, after I have spoken, you may go on mocking.
  • Job 13:7–8Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him? Would you show Him partiality or argue in His defense?
  • 2 Corinthians 5:20Therefore 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.
  • Ezekiel 2:7But speak My words to them, whether they listen or refuse to listen, for they are rebellious.
  • Job 33:6I am just like you before God; I was also formed from clay.
  • Jeremiah 15:19Therefore 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…
  • Job 33:31–33Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak. But if you have something to say, answer me; speak up, for I would like to vindicate you. But if not, then listen to me; be quiet, and I will teach you…
  • Hebrews 13:22I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.
  • Exodus 4:16He will speak to the people for you. He will be your spokesman, and it will be as if you were God to him.

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