Job 8:8

For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 8:8

BSB

Please inquire of past generations and consider the discoveries of their fathers.

AKJV

For inquire, I pray you, of the former age, and prepare yourself to the search of their fathers:

CPDV

For inquire of the earliest generation, and investigate diligently the history of the fathers,

ERV

For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and apply thyself to that which their fathers have searched out:

NHEB

"Please inquire of past generations. Find out about the learning of their fathers.

SMT

For ask now to the first generation, and prepare to seek their fathers:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 8:8

ForenquireH7592VerbIpraytheeoftheformerH7223 ageH1755Noun MasculineandprepareH3559VerbthyselftothesearchH2714Noun MasculineoftheirfathersH1Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 8:8

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Overview of Job 8:8

Summary

Consult elders for ancient wisdom and knowledge

Event

Exhortation to seek older counsel

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC