Job 21:5

Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 21:5

BSB

Look at me and be appalled; put your hand over your mouth.

AKJV

Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand on your mouth.

CPDV

Listen to me and be astonished, and place a finger over your mouth.

ERV

Mark me, and be astonished, and lay your hand upon your mouth.

NHEB

Look at me, and be astonished. Lay your hand on your mouth.

SMT

Look to me and be astonished, and put the hand upon the mouth.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 21:5

MarkH6437VerbmeandbeastonishedH8074VerbandlayH7760VerbyourhandH3027Noun FeminineuponyourmouthH6310Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 21:5

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

Overview of Job 21:5

Summary

Observer requests attention and silence

Event

Job requests audience silence

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC