Job 15:3

Should he reason with unprofitable talk? or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?

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Other Translations for Job 15:3

BSB
Should he argue with useless words or speeches that serve no purpose?
AKJV
Should he reason with unprofitable talk? or with speeches with which he can do no good?
CPDV
You rebuke with words he who is not equal to you, and you speak what is not expedient for you,
ERV
Should he reason with unprofitable talk, or with speeches wherewith he can do no good?
NHEB
Should he reason with unprofitable talk, or with speeches with which he can do no good?
SMT
Reproving with words he shall not profit, and speeches will be of no use in them.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 15:3

ShouldhereasonH3198VerbwithunprofitableH5532VerbtalkH1697Noun MasculineorwithspeechesH4405Noun FemininewherewithhecandonogoodH3276Verb

Commentary for Job 15:3

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 15:3
Summary
Useless debate accomplishes nothing
Event
Eliphaz questions Job's reasoning
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Teaching