Job 42:5

I have heard of thee by the hearing of the ear: but now mine eye seeth thee.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 42:5

BSB
My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You.
AKJV
I have heard of you by the hearing of the ear: but now my eye sees you.
CPDV
By paying attention with the ear, I have heard you, but now my eye sees you.
ERV
I had heard of thee by the hearing of the ear; but now mine eye seeth thee,
NHEB
I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you.
SMT
By the hearing of the ear I heard of thee: and now mine eyes saw thee:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 42:5

IhaveheardH8085oftheebythehearingH8088Noun MasculineoftheearH241Noun FemininebutnowmineeyeH5869NounseethH7200Verbthee

Commentary for Job 42:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 42:5
Summary
Job's understanding transforms from hearing to seeing
Event
Job gains direct divine perception
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Vision