Iyov 11:1

1 1 Then answered Tzophar the Na’amati, and said,

Iyov 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.

Iyov 11:1 In-Context

1 1 Then answered Tzophar the Na’amati, and said,

2 Should not the multitude of dvarim be answered? And should an ish full of talk yitzdak (be justified)?

3 Should thy vain talk silence men, so that thou mockest, v’ein machlim (without anyone putting thee to shame)?

4 For thou hast said, My lekach (doctrine, teaching, belief) is pure, and I am clean in Thine eyes.

5 But oh that Eloah would speak, and open His lips against thee,