Job 12

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 12 of 42

1 ¶ And Job answered and said:

2 For truly you are the people, and wisdom will die with you.

3 Also to me is a heart as well as to you; I do not fall short of you. And with whom are not things like these?

4 I am a laughingstock to his friend; he calls to God, and He answers him; the just one, the blameless one is a mockery;

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Chapter Summary

1 Job maintains himself against his friends that reprove him. 7 He acknowledges Jehovah's omnipotency.

Key Hebrew Words

חׇכְמָה wisdom H2451 · TWOT 647a
תְּבוּנָה understanding H8394 · TWOT 239c
גְּבוּרָה might H1369 · TWOT 310c
עֵצָה counsel H6098 · TWOT 887a
רוּחַ breath H7307 · TWOT 2131a
נֶ֫פֶשׁ soul, life H5315 · TWOT 1395a

People & Context

Job

Speaking, he answers his friends, asserts his own understanding, and extols Jehovah's wisdom and power

Jehovah

Named as the one whose hand made all things and who holds the soul of every living thing

Timeline

Job's Reply to Zophar: Sarcasm and God's Absolute Power

Job mocks his friends' supposed wisdom, stating even animals know God's power. He recounts God's sovereign ability to overthrow counselors, kings, priests, and nations.

Job 12:1-25

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