Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version who teaches us more than he teaches the beasts of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds in the sky?’ New Living Translation Where is the one who makes us smarter than the animals and wiser than the birds of the sky?’ English Standard Version who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds of the heavens?’ Berean Standard Bible who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds of the air?’ King James Bible Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven? New King James Version Who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth, And makes us wiser than the birds of heaven?’ New American Standard Bible Who teaches us more than the animals of the earth And makes us wiser than the birds of the sky?’ NASB 1995 Who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth And makes us wiser than the birds of the heavens?’ NASB 1977 Who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth, And makes us wiser than the birds of the heavens?’ Legacy Standard Bible Who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth And makes us wiser than the birds of the heavens?’ Amplified Bible Who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth And makes us wiser than the birds of the heavens?’ Christian Standard Bible who gives us more understanding than the animals of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds of the sky? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible who gives us more understanding than the animals of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds of the sky?” American Standard Version Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, And maketh us wiser than the birds of the heavens? Contemporary English Version though he makes us wiser than animals or birds. English Revised Version Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven? GOD'S WORD® Translation who teaches us more than he teaches the animals of the earth, who makes us wiser than the birds in the sky?' Good News Translation They don't turn to God, who makes us wise, wiser than any animal or bird. International Standard Version who teaches us more than the earth's wild animals, and makes us wiser than the birds of the sky?' Majority Standard Bible who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds of the air?? NET Bible who teaches us more than the wild animals of the earth, and makes us wiser than the birds of the sky?' New Heart English Bible who teaches us more than the animals of the earth, and makes us wiser than the birds of the sky?' Webster's Bible Translation Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven? World English Bible who teaches us more than the animals of the earth, and makes us wiser than the birds of the sky?’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTeaching us more than the beasts of the earth, "" Indeed, He makes us wiser than the bird of the heavens. Young's Literal Translation Teaching us more than the beasts of the earth, Yea, than the fowl of the heavens He maketh us wiser.' Smith's Literal Translation And who teacheth us from the cattle of the earth, and he will make us wise above the birds of the heavens? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and instructeth us more than the fowls of the air. Catholic Public Domain Version who teaches us in addition to the beasts of the earth, and who educates us along with the birds of the air?” New American Bible Teaches us more than the beasts of the earth, and makes us wiser than the birds of the heavens?” New Revised Standard Version who teaches us more than the animals of the earth, and makes us wiser than the birds of the air?’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWho teaches us more than the beasts of the earth, and makes us wiser than the fowls of the air? Peshitta Holy Bible Translated More than before the animal of the Earth and more than the bird of the air, he teaches us wisdom OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, And maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven?' Brenton Septuagint Translation who makes me to differ from the four-footed beasts of the earth, and from the birds of the sky? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Reminds Job of God's Justice…10But no one asks, ‘Where is God my Maker, who gives us songs in the night, 11who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth and makes us wiser than the birds of the air?’ 12There they cry out, but He does not answer, because of the pride of evil men.… Cross References Psalm 8:4-8 what is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that You care for him? / You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor. / You made him ruler of the works of Your hands; You have placed everything under his feet: ... Psalm 147:5 Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit. Isaiah 40:26 Lift up your eyes on high: Who created all these? He leads forth the starry host by number; He calls each one by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing. Psalm 104:24 How many are Your works, O LORD! In wisdom You have made them all; the earth is full of Your creatures. Psalm 19:1-4 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands. / Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. / Without speech or language, without a sound to be heard, ... Romans 1:20 For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse. Matthew 6:26 Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Luke 12:24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds! Psalm 50:10-11 for every beast of the forest is Mine—the cattle on a thousand hills. / I know every bird in the mountains, and the creatures of the field are Mine. Psalm 145:9 The LORD is good to all; His compassion rests on all He has made. Psalm 36:6 Your righteousness is like the highest mountains; Your judgments are like the deepest sea. O LORD, You preserve man and beast. Genesis 1:26-28 Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness, to rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it.” / So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. / God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth.” Psalm 139:14 I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well. Isaiah 55:9 “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. 1 Corinthians 1:25 For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength. Treasury of Scripture Who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth, and makes us wiser than the fowls of heaven? Job 32:8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding. Genesis 1:26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth. Genesis 2:7 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. Jump to Previous Air Animals Beasts Birds Earth Fowl Fowls Gives Heaven Heavens Makes Maketh Sky Teaches Teacheth Teaching WiserJump to Next Air Animals Beasts Birds Earth Fowl Fowls Gives Heaven Heavens Makes Maketh Sky Teaches Teacheth Teaching WiserJob 35 1. Comparison is not to be made with God, 6. because our good or evil cannot extend unto him 9. Many cry in their afflictions, but are not heard for lack of faith who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth This phrase highlights the unique capacity for learning and understanding that humans possess, distinguishing them from animals. In the biblical context, this reflects the belief that God imparts wisdom and knowledge to humans, as seen in Genesis 1:26-28, where humans are given dominion over animals. The phrase suggests a divine source of wisdom, aligning with Proverbs 2:6, which states that the Lord gives wisdom. The comparison to beasts emphasizes the special relationship between God and humanity, as humans are created in God's image (Genesis 1:27), implying a higher purpose and capacity for spiritual understanding. and makes us wiser than the birds of the air? Persons / Places / Events 1. ElihuA young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a different perspective on Job's suffering. Elihu emphasizes God's justice and wisdom. 2. Job A righteous man who undergoes severe trials and questions the reasons for his suffering. 3. Beasts of the Earth Represents the animal kingdom, which, despite its instinctual wisdom, is surpassed by human understanding. 4. Birds of the Air Symbolizes creatures with natural abilities, yet humans are endowed with greater wisdom. 5. The Dialogue Part of the larger discourse in the Book of Job, where human suffering and divine justice are explored. Teaching Points God as the Source of WisdomGod imparts wisdom to humans, setting them apart from the rest of creation. This wisdom should lead us to seek His guidance in all aspects of life. Human Responsibility With greater wisdom comes greater responsibility. We are called to steward creation wisely and live in a way that honors God. Humility in Learning Recognize that our wisdom is a gift from God, and we should remain humble, always seeking to grow in understanding and righteousness. Trust in Divine Justice Even when circumstances are challenging, trust that God's wisdom and justice are perfect, and He is working for our good. Reflecting God's Image As beings made in God's image, we are to reflect His character, using our wisdom to love and serve others.(11) Who teacheth us.--Or it may be, Who teacheth us by, and maketh us wise by, &c. Then the sense will be that the oppression is so severe that the victims of it forget that God can give songs in the night, and that He has favoured men more than the beasts of the field, and that, as not one sparrow can fall to the ground without Him, so He has even numbered the hairs of those who are of more value to Him than many sparrows.Verse 11. - Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven. Elihu probably alludes to Job's defence of his complaints as natural, like the instinctive cries of beasts and birds (Job 6:5). God, he says, has given to man a higher nature than he has bestowal on the brutes; and this nature should teach him to carry his griefs to God in a proper spirit- a spirit of faith, piety, humility, and resignation. If men cried to him in this spirit, they would obtain an answer. If they do not obtain an answer, it must be that the proper spirit is lacking (comp. James 4:3). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew who teaches usמַ֭לְּפֵנוּ (mal·lə·p̄ê·nū) Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular construct | first person common plural Strong's 502: To learn more than the beasts מִבַּהֲמ֣וֹת (mib·ba·hă·mō·wṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 929: A dumb beast, any large quadruped, animal of the earth אָ֑רֶץ (’ā·reṣ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land and makes us wiser יְחַכְּמֵֽנוּ׃ (yə·ḥak·kə·mê·nū) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common plural Strong's 2449: To be wise than the birds וּמֵע֖וֹף (ū·mê·‘ō·wp̄) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5775: Flying creatures of the air?’ הַשָּׁמַ֣יִם (haš·šā·ma·yim) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky Links Job 35:11 NIVJob 35:11 NLT Job 35:11 ESV Job 35:11 NASB Job 35:11 KJV Job 35:11 BibleApps.com Job 35:11 Biblia Paralela Job 35:11 Chinese Bible Job 35:11 French Bible Job 35:11 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 35:11 Who teaches us more than the animals (Jb) |
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