Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Does not the ear test words as the tongue tastes food? New Living Translation The ear tests the words it hears just as the mouth distinguishes between foods. English Standard Version Does not the ear test words as the palate tastes food? Berean Standard Bible Does not the ear test words as the tongue tastes its food? King James Bible Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat? New King James Version Does not the ear test words And the mouth taste its food? New American Standard Bible “Does the ear not put words to the test, As the palate tastes its food? NASB 1995 “Does not the ear test words, As the palate tastes its food? NASB 1977 “Does not the ear test words, As the palate tastes its food? Legacy Standard Bible Does not the ear test words, As the palate tastes its food? Amplified Bible “Does the ear not put words to the test, Just as the palate tastes its food [distinguishing between the desirable and the undesirable]? Christian Standard Bible Doesn’t the ear test words as the palate tastes food? Holman Christian Standard Bible Doesn’t the ear test words as the palate tastes food? American Standard Version Doth not the ear try words, Even as the palate tasteth its food? Contemporary English Version We hear with our ears, taste with our tongues, English Revised Version Doth not the ear try words, even as the palate tasteth its meat? GOD'S WORD® Translation Doesn't the ear distinguish sounds and the tongue taste food? Good News Translation But just as your tongue enjoys tasting food, your ears enjoy hearing words. International Standard Version The ear scrutinizes speech just as the palate tastes food." Majority Standard Bible Does not the ear test words as the tongue tastes its food? NET Bible Does not the ear test words, as the tongue tastes food? New Heart English Bible Doesn't the ear try words, even as the palate tastes its food? Webster's Bible Translation Doth not the ear try words? and the mouth taste its food? World English Bible Doesn’t the ear try words, even as the palate tastes its food? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionDoes the ear not try words? And the palate taste food for itself? Young's Literal Translation Doth not the ear try words? And the palate taste food for itself? Smith's Literal Translation Shall not the ear try words? and the palate shall taste food to it? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleDoth not the ear discern words, and the palate of him that eateth, the taste? Catholic Public Domain Version Does not the ear perceive words, and the palate, when eating, perceive flavor? New American Bible Does not the ear judge words as the mouth tastes food? New Revised Standard Version Does not the ear test words as the palate tastes food? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe ear hears the words, and the palate tastes food. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The ear hears words and the palate tastes food OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Doth not the ear try words, Even as the palate tasteth its food? Brenton Septuagint Translation For the ear tries words, and the palate tastes meats. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job Responds to Zophar…10The life of every living thing is in His hand, as well as the breath of all mankind. 11Does not the ear test words as the tongue tastes its food? 12Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life.… Cross References Proverbs 18:15 The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks it out. Hebrews 5:14 But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil. 1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. 1 Thessalonians 5:21 but test all things. Hold fast to what is good. Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Psalm 119:66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments. Proverbs 14:15 The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps. 1 Corinthians 2:14-15 The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. / The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone’s judgment. Philippians 1:9-10 And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, / so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, Isaiah 7:15 By the time He knows enough to reject evil and choose good, He will be eating curds and honey. Proverbs 15:14 A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly. John 7:24 Stop judging by outward appearances, and start judging justly.” Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him! Proverbs 16:21 The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction. Treasury of Scripture Does not the ear try words? and the mouth taste his meat? Doth Job 34:3 For the ear trieth words, as the mouth tasteth meat. 1 Corinthians 10:15 I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. Philippians 1:10 That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; mouth. Job 6:30 Is there iniquity in my tongue? cannot my taste discern perverse things? Jump to Previous Ear Food Itself Meat Mouth Palate Taste Tasted Tastes Tasteth Test Tested Tongue Try WordsJump to Next Ear Food Itself Meat Mouth Palate Taste Tasted Tastes Tasteth Test Tested Tongue Try WordsJob 12 1. Job maintains himself against his friends that reprove him7. He acknowledges the doctrine of God's omnipotence Does not the ear test words This phrase suggests discernment and wisdom in listening. In the context of Job, it reflects Job's response to his friends, emphasizing the need for careful evaluation of their counsel. Biblically, the ear is often associated with understanding and obedience (Proverbs 2:2, Isaiah 55:3). The idea of testing words aligns with the call for discernment found in 1 John 4:1, where believers are urged to test the spirits to see whether they are from God. This phrase underscores the importance of not accepting words at face value but examining them for truth and alignment with God's wisdom. as the tongue tastes its food? Persons / Places / Events 1. JobThe central figure in the Book of Job, a man known for his righteousness and suffering. Job is engaged in a dialogue with his friends, defending his integrity and questioning the nature of his suffering. 2. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to offer comfort but end up debating with him about the reasons for his suffering, often suggesting it is due to sin. 3. Uz The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel, possibly in Edom or northern Arabia. 4. Dialogue The ongoing conversation between Job and his friends, which forms the bulk of the Book of Job, exploring themes of suffering, justice, and divine wisdom. 5. Wisdom Literature The genre of the Book of Job, which includes other books like Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, focusing on questions of human existence and the nature of God. Teaching Points Discernment in ListeningJust as we are careful about what we eat, we should be discerning about the words we hear. This involves evaluating teachings, advice, and opinions against the truth of Scripture. The Role of Wisdom Wisdom is essential in discerning truth from falsehood. Seeking God's wisdom through prayer and study of His Word equips us to test words effectively. Guarding Our Hearts and Minds We must be vigilant about what we allow into our hearts and minds, ensuring that it aligns with biblical truth and edifies our faith. The Importance of Spiritual Maturity Spiritual maturity involves developing the ability to discern truth, which comes from a deep relationship with God and understanding of His Word. Community and Accountability Engaging with a community of believers provides accountability and support in discerning truth, as we can test and discuss teachings together.(11) Doth not the ear try words?--Bildad had appealed to the wisdom of authority and tradition, but Job reminds him that it is given to the wise man not to accept everything he has received, but to discriminate. He allows that wisdom is the prerogative of age, but reminds him that the Ancient of Days must needs be wise indeed.Verse 11. - Doth not the ear try words? and the month taste his meat? rather, as the palate tasteth its meat? (see the Revised Version). In other words, "Is it not as much the business of the ear to discriminate between wise and unwise words, as of the palate to determine between pleasant and unpleasant tastes?" The bearing of the verse on the general argument is not clear. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Does notהֲלֹא־ (hă·lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no the ear אֹ֭זֶן (’ō·zen) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 241: Broadness, the ear test תִּבְחָ֑ן (tiḇ·ḥān) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 974: To test, to investigate words מִלִּ֣ין (mil·lîn) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4405: A word, a discourse, a topic as the tongue וְ֝חֵ֗ךְ (wə·ḥêḵ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2441: Palate, roof of the mouth, gums tastes יִטְעַם־ (yiṭ·‘am-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2938: To taste, to perceive its לֽוֹ׃ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew food? אֹ֣כֶל (’ō·ḵel) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 400: Food Links Job 12:11 NIVJob 12:11 NLT Job 12:11 ESV Job 12:11 NASB Job 12:11 KJV Job 12:11 BibleApps.com Job 12:11 Biblia Paralela Job 12:11 Chinese Bible Job 12:11 French Bible Job 12:11 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 12:11 Doesn't the ear try words even as (Jb) |
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