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Job 33:2 KJV
Job · chapter 33 · verse 2
Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.Job 33:2 · King James Version
Job 33:2 in context
1Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.
2Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.
3My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.
4The spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- openedpâthachto open wideH6605 →
- tonguelâshôwnthe tongue , used literally , and figurativelyH3956 →
- spokendâbarperhaps properly, to arrangeH1696 →
- mouthpehthe mouth , whether literal or figurativeH6310 →
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Several arguments Elihu here uses to persuade Job not only to give him a patient hearing, but to believe that he designed him a good office, and to take it kindly, and be willing to receive the instructions he was now about to give him. Let Job consider, 1. That Elihu does not join with his three friends against him.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-7