Job 12:8

Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 12:8

BSB

Or speak to the earth, and it will teach you; let the fish of the sea inform you.

AKJV

Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach you: and the fishes of the sea shall declare to you.

CPDV

Speak with the earth, and it will respond to you, and the fish of the sea will explain.

ERV

Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee; and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.

NHEB

Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach you. The fish of the sea shall declare to you.

SMT

Or speak to the earth and it shall teach thee; and the fishes of the sea shall recount to thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 12:8

OrspeakH7878VerbtotheearthH776Noun FeminineanditshallteachH3384VerbtheeandthefishesH1709Noun MasculineoftheseaH3220Noun MasculineshalldeclareH5608untothee

Commentary for Job 12:8

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 12:8

Summary

Earth and sea creatures reveal hidden truths

Event

Job appeals to nature

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC