Job 26:3

How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom? and how hast thou plentifully declared the thing as it is?

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Other Translations for Job 26:3

BSB
How you have counseled the unwise and provided fully sound insight!
AKJV
How have you counceled him that has no wisdom? and how have you plentifully declared the thing as it is?
CPDV
To whom have you given advice? Perhaps it is to him that has no wisdom or prudence that you have revealed your many ideas.
ERV
How hast thou counselled him that hath no wisdom, and plentifully declared sound knowledge!
NHEB
How have you counseled him who has no wisdom, and plentifully declared sound knowledge.
SMT
How didst thou counsel to him of no wisdom? and didst thou make known help for abundance?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 26:3

HowhastthoucounselledH3289VerbhimthathathnoH3808AdverbwisdomH2451Noun FeminineandhowhastthouplentifullyH7230Noun MasculinedeclaredH3045VerbthethingasitisH8454Noun Feminine

Commentary for Job 26:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 26:3
Summary
Job mocks Bildad's claimed wisdom and counsel
Event
Job questions Bildad's wisdom
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
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