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my lips sincerely speak what I know.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I speak with all sincerity; I speak the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />My words declare the uprightness of my heart, and what my lips know they speak sincerely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />My words <i>shall be of</i> the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />My words <i>come</i> from my upright heart; My lips utter pure knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“My words are <i>from</i> the integrity of my heart, And my lips speak knowledge sincerely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220My words are from the uprightness of my heart, And my lips speak knowledge sincerely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“My words are <i>from</i> the uprightness of my heart; And my lips speak knowledge sincerely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />My words are <i>from</i> the uprightness of my heart, And my lips speak knowledge sincerely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“My words will express the uprightness of my heart, And my lips will speak what they know with utter sincerity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My words come from my upright heart, and my lips speak with sincerity what they know.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My words come from my upright heart, and my lips speak with sincerity what they know. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />My words shall utter the uprightness of my heart; And that which my lips know they shall speak sincerely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />is true and sincere, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />My words shall utter the uprightness of my heart: and that which my lips know they shall speak sincerely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />My words are straight from the heart, and I sincerely speak the knowledge that is on my lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />All my words are sincere, and I am speaking the truth. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I speak from the innocence of my heart; and my lips will utter what I sincerely know.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />My words come from the uprightness of my heart, and my lips will utter knowledge sincerely. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />My words shall utter the uprightness of my heart. That which my lips know they shall speak sincerely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />My words will utter the uprightness of my heart. That which my lips know they will speak sincerely. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Of the uprightness of my heart [are] my sayings, "" And my lips have clearly spoken knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Of the uprightness of my heart are my sayings, And knowledge have my lips clearly spoken.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />My sayings the uprightness of my heart, and my lips spake knowledge purely.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />My words are from my upright heart, and my lips shall speak a pure sentence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />My words are from my simple heart, and my lips will speak a pure judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I will state directly what is in my mind, my lips shall speak knowledge clearly; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />My words declare the uprightness of my heart, and what my lips know they speak sincerely.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The words of my mouth are upright, and the utterances of my lips are pure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Upright is the speaking of my mouth and chosen is the speech of my lips<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />My words shall utter the uprightness of my heart; And that which my lips know they shall speak sincerely.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />My heart <i>shall be found</i> pure by <i>my</i> words; and the understanding of my lips shall meditate purity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/33-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=4993" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/33.htm">Elihu Rebukes Job</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/561.htm" title="561: ’ă·mā·rāy (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Speech, word. From 'amar; something said.">My words</a> <a href="/hebrew/3476.htm" title="3476: yō·šer- (N-msc) -- Straightness, uprightness. From yashar; the right.">are from an upright</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">heart,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8193.htm" title="8193: p̄ā·ṯay (N-fdc:: 1cs) -- Or sepheth; probably from caphah or shaphah through the idea of termination; the lip; by implication, language; by analogy, a margin.">and my lips</a> <a href="/hebrew/4448.htm" title="4448: mil·lê·lū (V-Piel-Perf-3cp) -- To speak, utter, say. A primitive root; to speak or say.">speak</a> <a href="/hebrew/1305.htm" title="1305: bā·rūr (V-Qal-QalPassPrtcpl-ms) -- To purify, select. A primitive root; to clarify, examine, select.">sincerely</a> <a href="/hebrew/1847.htm" title="1847: wə·ḏa·‘aṯ (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- Knowledge. From yada'; knowledge.">what I know.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-30.htm">Psalm 37:30</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-6.htm">Proverbs 8:6-8</a></span><br />Listen, for I speak of noble things, and the opening of my lips will reveal right. / For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips. / All the words of my mouth are righteous; none are crooked or perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/49-3.htm">Psalm 49:3</a></span><br />My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-28.htm">Proverbs 15:28</a></span><br />The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-13.htm">Psalm 119:13</a></span><br />With my lips I proclaim all the judgments of Your mouth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-32.htm">Proverbs 10:32</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14</a></span><br />May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-17.htm">Proverbs 12:17</a></span><br />He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-9.htm">Psalm 40:9-10</a></span><br />I proclaim righteousness in the great assembly; behold, I do not seal my lips, as You, O LORD, do know. / I have not covered up Your righteousness in my heart; I have declared Your faithfulness and salvation; I have not concealed Your loving devotion and faithfulness from the great assembly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-23.htm">Proverbs 16:23</a></span><br />The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34-37</a></span><br />You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. / But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-45.htm">Luke 6:45</a></span><br />The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-25.htm">Ephesians 4:25</a></span><br />Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-9.htm">Colossians 3:9</a></span><br />Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17</a></span><br />But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.</p><p class="hdg">the</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/27-4.htm">Job 27:4</a></b></br> My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/8-7.htm">Proverbs 8:7,8</a></b></br> For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness <i>is</i> an abomination to my lips… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:3,4</a></b></br> For our exhortation <i>was</i> not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: … </p><p class="hdg">my lips</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/15-2.htm">Job 15:2</a></b></br> Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/36-3.htm">Job 36:3,4</a></b></br> I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/38-2.htm">Job 38:2</a></b></br> Who <i>is</i> this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/19-28.htm">Clearly</a> <a href="/job/32-17.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/job/32-19.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/job/32-20.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/job/28-11.htm">Overflowing</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-25.htm">Purely</a> <a href="/job/32-14.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/judges/9-19.htm">Sincerely</a> <a href="/job/32-20.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/job/26-3.htm">True.</a> <a href="/job/31-6.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/job/6-25.htm">Uprightness</a> <a href="/job/27-4.htm">Utter</a> <a href="/job/33-2.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/32-4.htm">Clearly</a> <a href="/job/33-23.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/job/34-10.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/8-2.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/job/38-25.htm">Overflowing</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-25.htm">Purely</a> <a href="/job/34-37.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/songs/1-4.htm">Sincerely</a> <a href="/job/33-14.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/psalms/9-8.htm">True.</a> <a href="/job/34-5.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/job/33-23.htm">Uprightness</a> <a href="/psalms/38-12.htm">Utter</a> <a href="/job/33-5.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Job 33</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/33-1.htm">Elihu offers himself instead of God to reason with Job</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/33-8.htm">He excuses God from giving man an account of his ways, by his greatness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/33-14.htm">God calls man to repentance by visions, by afflictions, and by his ministry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/33-31.htm">He incites Job to attention</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of the Book of Job, Elihu, the speaker, presents himself as a righteous and honest individual. The concept of an "upright heart" is significant in biblical literature, often associated with righteousness and a genuine relationship with God (<a href="/psalms/7-10.htm">Psalm 7:10</a>, <a href="/proverbs/11-20.htm">Proverbs 11:20</a>). The heart, in Hebrew thought, is the center of moral and spiritual life, indicating that Elihu's intentions are pure. This aligns with the biblical theme that God values the heart's condition over outward appearances (<a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>).<p><b>and my lips speak sincerely</b><br>Elihu asserts that his speech is genuine and truthful. The emphasis on sincerity reflects a broader biblical principle that God desires truthfulness in communication (<a href="/proverbs/12-22.htm">Proverbs 12:22</a>, <a href="/ephesians/4-25.htm">Ephesians 4:25</a>). In the cultural context of the Ancient Near East, where rhetoric and persuasive speech were highly valued, Elihu's claim to sincerity sets him apart as someone who prioritizes truth over eloquence. This mirrors the New Testament teaching of Jesus, who emphasized the importance of honest speech (<a href="/matthew/5-37.htm">Matthew 5:37</a>).<p><b>what I know</b><br>Elihu claims to speak from knowledge, suggesting that his insights are based on understanding and wisdom. In the context of Job, this is significant because the book deals with the limits of human understanding in the face of divine mysteries. Elihu's assertion can be seen as a reflection of the biblical theme that true wisdom comes from God (<a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6</a>, <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>). This phrase also connects to the broader narrative of Job, where the quest for understanding and the nature of divine justice are central themes. Elihu's confidence in his knowledge contrasts with the earlier dialogues, where Job's friends often spoke from assumptions rather than true understanding.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elihu.htm">Elihu</a></b><br>A young man who speaks to Job and his friends. He is introduced in <a href="/bsb/job/32.htm">Job 32</a> and is notable for his passionate defense of God's justice and his critique of Job's friends and Job himself.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>The central figure of the Book of Job, a man who experiences immense suffering and seeks to understand the reasons behind his trials.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who attempt to explain Job's suffering through traditional wisdom, often suggesting that Job's suffering is due to sin.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_dialogue.htm">The Dialogue</a></b><br>The Book of Job is structured as a series of dialogues, and <a href="/bsb/job/33.htm">Job 33</a> is part of Elihu's speech, which spans several chapters.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_setting.htm">The Setting</a></b><br>The land of Uz, where Job lived, is the backdrop for the events of the book, though the exact location is not specified in the text.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_a_pure_heart.htm">The Importance of a Pure Heart</a></b><br>Elihu emphasizes that his words come from an "upright heart." As believers, we are called to cultivate purity in our hearts, ensuring that our motives and intentions align with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/sincerity_in_speech.htm">Sincerity in Speech</a></b><br>Elihu claims that his lips speak sincerely. This challenges us to be truthful and genuine in our communication, reflecting integrity in all our interactions.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/k/knowledge_and_wisdom.htm">Knowledge and Wisdom</a></b><br>Elihu speaks "what I know," indicating the value of speaking from a place of understanding and wisdom. We should seek to grow in our knowledge of God and His Word to speak wisely.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/y/youth_and_wisdom.htm">Youth and Wisdom</a></b><br>Elihu, though young, offers profound insights. This reminds us that wisdom is not limited by age and that God can use anyone who seeks Him earnestly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_and_human_understanding.htm">God's Justice and Human Understanding</a></b><br>Elihu's speeches address the complexity of God's justice. We are reminded to trust in God's perfect justice, even when we do not fully understand our circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 33</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_colossae_church's_role.htm">Did Job's words contain any sin?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_job_reason_with_god_if_exodus_33_20.htm">In Job 13:3, how can Job claim he wants to reason directly with God if Exodus 33:20 states no one can see God and live?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_evidence_for_leviathan.htm">If Job 3:8 references creatures like Leviathan, is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting such a being?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_job_claim_purity_in_job_31_1-4.htm">In Job 31:1-4, how can Job claim such purity given other scriptures teach no one is entirely sinless?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart</span>. Moreover, whatever I say will be said with entire sincerity. My heart is upright, and I shall speak "from the uprightness of my heart," without pretence, deception, or concealment of any kind. <span class="cmt_word">And my lips shall utter knowledge clearly</span>. I shall say only <span class="accented">what I know</span> and shall endeavour to say it simply and clearly, so that no one can mistake my meaning. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/33-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">My words</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲמָרָ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·mā·rāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_561.htm">Strong's 561: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something said</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are from an upright</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹֽשֶׁר־</span> <span class="translit">(yō·šer-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3476.htm">Strong's 3476: </a> </span><span class="str2">Straightness, uprightness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">heart,</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(lib·bî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and my lips</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׂ֝פָתַ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ā·ṯay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8193.htm">Strong's 8193: </a> </span><span class="str2">The lip, language, a margin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">speak</span><br /><span class="heb">מִלֵּֽלוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(mil·lê·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4448.htm">Strong's 4448: </a> </span><span class="str2">To speak, utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sincerely</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּר֥וּר</span> <span class="translit">(bā·rūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1305.htm">Strong's 1305: </a> </span><span class="str2">To clarify, examine, select</span><br /><br /><span class="word">what I know.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְדַ֥עַת</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḏa·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1847.htm">Strong's 1847: </a> </span><span class="str2">Knowledge</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/33-3.htm">Job 33:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/33-3.htm">Job 33:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/33-3.htm">Job 33:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/33-3.htm">Job 33:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/33-3.htm">Job 33:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/33-3.htm">Job 33:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/33-3.htm">Job 33:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/33-3.htm">Job 33:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/33-3.htm">Job 33:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/33-3.htm">Job 33:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/33-3.htm">OT Poetry: Job 33:3 My words shall utter the uprightness (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/33-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 33:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 33:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/33-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 33:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 33:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>