Job 11:1

Zophar Speaks

1 Then Zophar the Naamathite replied:

Job 11:1 Meaning and Commentary

Job 11:1

Then answered Zophar the Naamathite
The third of Job's friends, that came to visit him, (See Gill on Job 2:11); and who perhaps might be the youngest, since his turn was to speak last; and he appears to have less modesty and prudence, and more fire and heat in him; than his other friends; though he might be the more irritated by observing, that their arguments were baffled by Job, and had no manner of effect on him, to cause him to recede from his first sentiments and conduct:

and said;
as follows.

Job 11:1 In-Context

1 Then Zophar the Naamathite replied:
2 Should this stream of words go unanswered and such a talker be acquitted?
3 Should your babbling put others to silence, so that you can keep on ridiculing with no one to humiliate you?
4 You have said, "My teaching is sound, and I am pure in Your sight."
5 But if only God would speak and declare His case against you,
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