Job 35:16

Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 35:16

BSB

So Job opens his mouth in vain and multiplies words without knowledge."

AKJV

Therefore does Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplies words without knowledge.

CPDV

Therefore, Job has opened his mouth in vain and has multiplied words without knowledge.

ERV

Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vanity; he multiplieth words without knowledge.

NHEB

Therefore Job opens his mouth with empty talk, and he multiplies words without knowledge."

SMT

And Job will open his mouth in vain; he will bind together words without knowledge.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 35:16

ThereforedothJobH347Proper Name Masculine openH6475VerbhismouthH6310Noun MasculineinvainH1892Noun MasculinehemultipliethH3527Verb wordsH4405Noun Feminine withoutH1097 knowledgeH1847Noun

Commentary for Job 35:16

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

Overview of Job 35:16

Summary

Job speaks extensively without true comprehension

Event

Elihu criticizes Job's words

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC