Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version the voices of the nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roof of their mouths. New Living Translation The highest officials of the city stood quietly, holding their tongues in respect. English Standard Version the voice of the nobles was hushed, and their tongue stuck to the roof of their mouth. Berean Standard Bible The voices of the nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths. King James Bible The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth. New King James Version The voice of nobles was hushed, And their tongue stuck to the roof of their mouth. New American Standard Bible The voices of the prominent people were hushed, And their tongues stuck to their palates. NASB 1995 The voice of the nobles was hushed, And their tongue stuck to their palate. NASB 1977 The voice of the nobles was hushed, And their tongue stuck to their palate. Legacy Standard Bible The voice of the nobles was hidden away, And their tongue clung to their palate. Amplified Bible The voices of the nobles were hushed, And their tongues stuck to the roof of their mouths. Christian Standard Bible The noblemen’s voices were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roof of their mouths. Holman Christian Standard Bible The noblemen’s voices were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roof of their mouths. American Standard Version The voice of the nobels was hushed, And their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth. Contemporary English Version and remained silent. English Revised Version The voice of the nobles was hushed, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth. GOD'S WORD® Translation The voices of nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths. Good News Translation even the most important men kept silent. International Standard Version The voices of the commanders-in-chief were hushed, and their tongues would cling to the roofs of their mouths." Majority Standard Bible The voices of the nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths. NET Bible the voices of the nobles fell silent, and their tongues stuck to the roof of their mouths. New Heart English Bible The voice of the nobles was hushed, and their tongue stuck to the roof of their mouth. Webster's Bible Translation The nobles held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth. World English Bible The voice of the nobles was hushed, and their tongue stuck to the roof of their mouth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe voice of leaders has been hidden, "" And their tongue has cleaved to the palate. Young's Literal Translation The voice of leaders hath been hidden, And their tongue to the palate hath cleaved. Smith's Literal Translation The voice the leaders hid, and their tongue was joined to their palate. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe rulers held their peace, and their tongue cleaved to their throat. Catholic Public Domain Version The commanders subdued their voice, and their tongue adhered to their throat. New American Bible The voice of the princes was silenced, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths. New Revised Standard Version the voices of princes were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roof of their mouths. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe voice of the princes was restrained, and their tongues cleaved to the roof of their mouth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The voices of Leaders were concealed, and their tongue stuck to the roof of their jaws OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The voice of the nobles was hushed, And their tongue cleaved to the roof of their mouth. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they that heard me blessed me, and their tongue clave to their throat. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Job's Former Blessings…9The princes refrained from speaking and covered their mouths with their hands. 10The voices of the nobles were hushed, and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths. 11For those who heard me called me blessed, and those who saw me commended me,… Cross References Proverbs 31:23 Her husband is known at the city gates, where he sits among the elders of the land. Isaiah 3:3 the commander of fifty and the dignitary, the counselor, the cunning magician, and the clever enchanter. Lamentations 5:14 The elders have left the city gate; the young men have stopped their music. Amos 5:13 Therefore, the prudent keep silent in such times, for the days are evil. Proverbs 24:7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; he does not open his mouth in the meeting place. Isaiah 29:10 For the LORD has poured out on you a spirit of deep sleep. He has shut your eyes, O prophets; He has covered your heads, O seers. Isaiah 32:4 The mind of the rash will know and understand, and the stammering tongue will speak clearly and fluently. Ezekiel 7:26 Disaster upon disaster will come, and rumor after rumor. Then they will seek a vision from a prophet, but instruction from the priests will perish, as will counsel from the elders. Micah 7:16 Nations will see and be ashamed, deprived of all their might. They will put their hands over their mouths, and their ears will become deaf. Psalm 107:42 The upright see and rejoice, and all iniquity shuts its mouth. Matthew 22:34-46 And when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they themselves gathered together. / One of them, an expert in the law, tested Him with a question: / “Teacher, which commandment is the greatest in the Law?” ... Luke 20:40 And they did not dare to question Him any further. Matthew 22:46 No one was able to answer a word, and from that day on no one dared to question Him any further. Mark 12:34 When Jesus saw that the man had answered wisely, He said, “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” And no one dared to question Him any further. Luke 14:6 And they were unable to answer these questions. Treasury of Scripture The nobles held their peace, and their tongue stuck to the roof of their mouth. nobles held their peace. Psalm 137:6 If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy. Ezekiel 3:26 And I will make thy tongue cleave to the roof of thy mouth, that thou shalt be dumb, and shalt not be to them a reprover: for they are a rebellious house. Jump to Previous Chiefs Cleaved Held Hidden Hushed Joined Kept Leaders Mouth Mouths Nobles Palate Peace Roof Roofs Stuck Tongue Tongues Voice Voices WordsJump to Next Chiefs Cleaved Held Hidden Hushed Joined Kept Leaders Mouth Mouths Nobles Palate Peace Roof Roofs Stuck Tongue Tongues Voice Voices WordsJob 29 1. Job bemoans his former prosperityThe voices of the nobles were hushed In the context of Job 29, Job is reminiscing about his past status and influence in society. The "nobles" refer to the leaders and influential figures of the community. In ancient Near Eastern culture, these individuals held significant power and authority. Job's presence and wisdom commanded such respect that even these high-ranking individuals would fall silent. This reflects the biblical principle found in Proverbs 16:7, where a righteous person's ways can cause even their enemies to be at peace with them. Job's righteousness and integrity were so evident that it commanded the respect and attention of the most powerful. and their tongues stuck to the roofs of their mouths. Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA wealthy and righteous man from the land of Uz, known for his patience and faithfulness amidst severe trials. 2. Nobles Influential and respected leaders in society who, in this context, are rendered silent in the presence of Job's wisdom and authority. 3. Uz The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel, though its exact location is uncertain. 4. Job's Past Prosperity This chapter reflects on a time when Job was respected and honored, contrasting with his current suffering. 5. Divine Wisdom The underlying theme of divine wisdom and justice, as Job reflects on his past influence and the respect he commanded. Teaching Points The Power of Godly WisdomJob's wisdom and integrity commanded respect, demonstrating the power of living a life aligned with God's principles. Respect Earned Through Righteous Living Job's past respect from the nobles was a result of his righteous and just actions, encouraging believers to live in a way that earns respect from others. The Humility of the Wise The nobles' silence before Job's wisdom teaches the importance of humility and the willingness to listen and learn from those who are wise. Reflecting on Past Blessings Job's reflection on his past prosperity can encourage believers to remember and be grateful for God's blessings, even in times of trial. The Influence of a Godly Life Job's life serves as a reminder of the influence a godly life can have on others, inspiring believers to be a positive influence in their communities.Verse 10. - The nobles held their peace. The other leading men followed the example of the "princes," and equally kept silence till Job had spoken. And their tongue cleaved to the roof of their month. A pleonastic repetition. The meaning is simply they said nothing, they stood in rapt attention. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The voicesקוֹל־ (qō·wl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6963: A voice, sound of the nobles נְגִידִ֥ים (nə·ḡî·ḏîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5057: A commander, civil, military, religious, honorable themes were hushed, נֶחְבָּ֑אוּ (neḥ·bā·’ū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 2244: To withdraw, hide and their tongues וּ֝לְשׁוֹנָ֗ם (ū·lə·šō·w·nām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3956: The tongue stuck דָּבֵֽקָה׃ (dā·ḇê·qāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1692: To impinge, cling, adhere, to catch by pursuit to the roofs of their mouths. לְחִכָּ֥ם (lə·ḥik·kām) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 2441: Palate, roof of the mouth, gums Links Job 29:10 NIVJob 29:10 NLT Job 29:10 ESV Job 29:10 NASB Job 29:10 KJV Job 29:10 BibleApps.com Job 29:10 Biblia Paralela Job 29:10 Chinese Bible Job 29:10 French Bible Job 29:10 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 29:10 The voice of the nobles was hushed (Jb) |
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