Job 12:1
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Job said to his friends:

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Then Job replied [to his friends],

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In response Job replied:

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And Job answereth and saith: --

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And Job will answer and say,
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When Job answered, and said:

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Then Job, answering, said:

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AND Job answered and said,

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Context
Job Responds to Zophar
1Then Job answered: 2“Truly then you are the people with whom wisdom itself will die!…

Cross References
Job 13:1-3
“Indeed, my eyes have seen all this; my ears have heard and understood. / What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you. / Yet I desire to speak to the Almighty and argue my case before God.

Job 16:1-3
Then Job answered: / “I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are you all. / Is there no end to your long-winded speeches? What provokes you to continue testifying?

Job 21:1-3
Then Job answered: / “Listen carefully to my words; let this be your consolation to me. / Bear with me while I speak; then, after I have spoken, you may go on mocking.

Job 26:1-4
Then Job answered: / “How you have helped the powerless and saved the arm that is feeble! / How you have counseled the unwise and provided fully sound insight! ...

Job 27:1-4
Job continued his discourse: / “As surely as God lives, who has deprived me of justice—the Almighty, who has embittered my soul— / as long as my breath is still within me and the breath of God remains in my nostrils, ...

Job 29:1-3
And Job continued his discourse: / “How I long for the months gone by, for the days when God watched over me, / when His lamp shone above my head, and by His light I walked through the darkness,

Job 30:1-2
“But now they mock me, men younger than I am, whose fathers I would have refused to put with my sheep dogs. / What use to me was the strength of their hands, since their vigor had left them?

Job 31:35-37
(Oh, that I had one to hear me! Here is my signature. Let the Almighty answer me; let my accuser compose an indictment. / Surely I would carry it on my shoulder and wear it like a crown. / I would give account of all my steps; I would approach Him like a prince.)—

Job 32:1-3
So these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. / This kindled the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram. He burned with anger against Job for justifying himself rather than God, / and he burned with anger against Job’s three friends because they had failed to refute Job, and yet had condemned him.

Job 33:1-3
“But now, O Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words. / Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue. / My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.

Job 34:1-4
Then Elihu continued: / “Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning. / For the ear tests words as the mouth tastes food. ...

Job 35:1-3
And Elihu went on to say: / “Do you think this is just? You say, ‘I am more righteous than God.’ / For you ask, ‘What does it profit me, and what benefit do I gain apart from sin?’

Job 36:1-4
And Elihu continued: / “Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said on God’s behalf. / I get my knowledge from afar, and I will ascribe justice to my Maker. ...

Job 37:1-2
“At this my heart also pounds and leaps from its place. / Listen closely to the thunder of His voice and the rumbling that comes from His mouth.

Job 38:1-3
Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: / “Who is this who obscures My counsel by words without knowledge? / Now brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall inform Me.


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Then
The word "then" serves as a transitional marker, indicating a response or a continuation of a dialogue. In the context of the Book of Job, this word signifies a pivotal moment where Job is about to address the arguments and accusations of his friends. It suggests a sequence of events, where Job, having listened to the speeches of his friends, is now prepared to articulate his own thoughts. This transition is crucial as it sets the stage for Job's defense and his profound reflections on the nature of suffering and divine justice.

Job
The name "Job" is derived from the Hebrew "Iyyov," which some scholars suggest may mean "persecuted" or "hated." Job is a central figure in this biblical narrative, representing the archetype of a righteous sufferer. His account is set in the land of Uz, a place that is not precisely identified but is thought to be in the region of Edom or northern Arabia. Job's character is depicted as blameless and upright, a man who fears God and shuns evil. His experiences and responses to suffering have been a source of theological reflection and inspiration throughout history, emphasizing themes of faith, endurance, and the quest for understanding in the face of inexplicable trials.

answered
The verb "answered" in Hebrew is "va'ya'an," which implies a reply or a response to something previously said. In the context of Job 12:1, this word indicates that Job is engaging in a dialogue, responding to the speeches of his friends, who have attempted to explain his suffering through traditional wisdom. Job's answer is not just a rebuttal but a profound discourse that challenges the simplistic understanding of retributive justice. His response is marked by a deep sense of frustration and a desire to seek truth beyond conventional explanations. This act of answering is significant as it demonstrates Job's active engagement with his situation and his refusal to passively accept the inadequate answers provided by his friends.

XII.

(1) And Job answered and said.--Each of the friends has now supplied his quota, and Job proceeds to reply to the third, showing that he is far more conversant with the wisdom and majesty of God than they are themselves, though in their own esteem they alone are wise.

Verses 1, 2. - And Job answered and said, No doubt but ye are the people. Bitterly ironical. Ye are those to whom alone it belongs to speak - the only "people" to whom attention is due. And wisdom shall die with you. "At your death," i.e., "all wisdom will have fled the earth; there will be no one left who knows anything." At least, no doubt, you think so.

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Hebrew
Then Job
אִיּ֗וֹב (’î·yō·wḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 347: Job -- a patriarch

answered:
וַיַּ֥עַן (way·ya·‘an)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6030: To answer, respond


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