Job 37:20

Shall it be told him that I speak? if a man speak, surely he shall be swallowed up.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 37:20

BSB
Should He be told that I want to speak? Would a man ask to be swallowed up?
AKJV
Shall it be told him that I speak? if a man speak, surely he shall be swallowed up.
CPDV
Who will explain to him the things that I am saying? Even while a man is still speaking, he will be devoured.
ERV
Shall it be told him that I would speak? or should a man wish that he were swallowed up?
NHEB
Shall it be told him that I would speak? Or should a man wish that he were swallowed up?
SMT
Shall it be recounted to him that I shall speak? If a man spake, then shall he be swallowed down.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 37:20

ShallitbetoldH5608himthatIspeakH1696VerbifamanH376Noun MasculinespeakH559VerbsurelyheshallbeswallowedupH1104Verb

Commentary for Job 37:20

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 37:20
Summary
Speaking before the Almighty brings silence and awe.
Event
Warning about presumption
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Teaching