Job 18:2

How long will it be ere ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 18:2

BSB
"How long until you end these speeches? Show some sense, and then we can talk.
AKJV
How long will it be ere you make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak.
CPDV
How long will you throw around words? Understand first, and then let us speak.
ERV
How long will ye lay snares for words? consider, and afterwards we will speak.
NHEB
"How long will you hunt for words? Consider, and afterwards we will speak.
SMT
How long will ye set an end to words? Ye shall understand, and afterwards we will speak.

Commentary for Job 18:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 18:2
Summary
Requesting end to lengthy speaking
Event
Challenging Job's length
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative