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Your words are a blustering wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“How long will you go on like this? You sound like a blustering wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />“How long will you say these things, and the words of your mouth be a great wind?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />How long wilt thou speak these <i>things</i>? and <i>how long shall</i> the words of thy mouth <i>be like</i> a strong wind?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“How long will you speak these <i>things,</i> And the words of your mouth <i>be like</i> a strong wind?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“How long will you say these things, And the words of your mouth be a mighty wind?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220How long will you say these things, And the words of your mouth be a mighty wind?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“How long will you say these <i>things,</i> And the words of your mouth be a mighty wind?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“How long will you say these things, And the words of your mouth be a mighty wind?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“How long will you say these things? And will the words of your mouth be a mighty wind?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />How long will you go on saying these things? Your words are a blast of wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />How long will you go on saying these things? Your words are a blast of wind. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />How long wilt thou speak these things? And how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a mighty wind?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />How long will you talk and keep saying nothing? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a mighty wind?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"How long will you say these things? How long will your words be so windy?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"How long will you keep talking like this? How long will you keep talking like a wind storm?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />"How long will you speak these things, seeing that the words of your mouth are like a great wind? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"How long will you speak these things? Shall the words of your mouth be a mighty wind?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong wind?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“How long will you speak these things? Shall the words of your mouth be a mighty wind? <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />“Until when do you speak these things? And a strong wind—sayings of your mouth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Till when dost thou speak these things? And a strong wind -- sayings of thy mouth?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />How long wilt thou speak these things? and the great spirit of the words of thy mouth?<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />How long wilt thou speak these things, and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong wind? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />How long will you speak this way, so that the words of your mouth are like a changeable wind?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />How long will you utter such things? The words from your mouth are a mighty wind! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“How long will you say these things, and the words of your mouth be a great wind?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />How long will you speak these things? And how long will your mouth utter proud words?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />How long will you speak these things and a proud spirit fill your mouth?<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />How long wilt thou speak these things, Seeing that the words of thy mouth are as a mighty wind?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />How long wilt thou speak these things, <i>how long shall</i> the breath of thy mouth <i>be</i> abundant in words?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/8-2.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=1163" 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/8.htm">Bildad: Job Should Repent</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree.">“How long</a> <a href="/hebrew/575.htm" title="575: ’ān (Adv) -- Where? whither?. Or manah; contracted from 'aiyn; where?; hence, whither?, when?; also hither and thither."></a> <a href="/hebrew/4448.htm" title="4448: tə·mal·lel- (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms) -- To speak, utter, say. A primitive root; to speak or say.">will you go on saying</a> <a href="/hebrew/428.htm" title="428: ’êl·leh (Pro-cp) -- These. Prolonged from 'el; these or those.">such things?</a> <a href="/hebrew/561.htm" title="561: ’im·rê- (N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From 'amar; something said.">The words</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: p̄î·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">of your mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/3524.htm" title="3524: kab·bîr (Adj-ms) -- Great, mighty, much. From kabar; vast, whether in extent, or in number, many.">are a blustering</a> <a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: wə·rū·aḥ (Conj-w:: N-cs) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">wind.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>Does God pervert justice? Does the Almighty pervert what is right?…<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="/proverbs/15-2.htm">Proverbs 15:2</a></span><br />The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-7.htm">Proverbs 18:7</a></span><br />A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-5.htm">James 3:5-6</a></span><br />In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. / The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-19.htm">Proverbs 10:19</a></span><br />When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-18.htm">Proverbs 12:18</a></span><br />Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Matthew 12:36-37</a></span><br />But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”<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="/proverbs/17-27.htm">Proverbs 17:27</a></span><br />A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/5-2.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:2</a></span><br />Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19</a></span><br />My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-23.htm">Proverbs 21:23</a></span><br />He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a></span><br />Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-20.htm">Proverbs 29:20</a></span><br />Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-3.htm">Proverbs 13:3</a></span><br />He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/141-3.htm">Psalm 141:3</a></span><br />Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; keep watch at the door of my lips.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">How long will you speak these things? and how long shall the words of your mouth be like a strong wind?</p><p class="hdg">How long.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/11-2.htm">Job 11:2,3</a></b></br> Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/16-3.htm">Job 16:3</a></b></br> Shall vain words have an end? or what emboldeneth thee that thou answerest?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/18-2.htm">Job 18:2</a></b></br> How long <i>will it be ere</i> ye make an end of words? mark, and afterwards we will speak.</p><p class="hdg">the words.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/6-9.htm">Job 6:9,26</a></b></br> Even that it would please God to destroy me; that he would let loose his hand, and cut me off! … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/7-11.htm">Job 7:11</a></b></br> Therefore I will not refrain my mouth; I will speak in the anguish of my spirit; I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.</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><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/7-17.htm">Great</a> <a href="/job/6-23.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/job/7-11.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/job/6-26.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/job/7-11.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/job/5-15.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/job/7-21.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/job/7-7.htm">Wind</a> <a href="/job/7-11.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/8-7.htm">Great</a> <a href="/job/8-3.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/job/8-21.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/job/13-12.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/job/8-10.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/job/9-4.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/job/9-28.htm">Wilt</a> <a href="/job/13-25.htm">Wind</a> <a href="/job/8-10.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Job 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/8-1.htm">Bildad shows God's justice in dealing with men according to their works.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/8-8.htm">He alleges antiquity to prove the certain destruction of the hypocrite.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/8-20.htm">He applies God's just dealing to Job.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>How long will you go on saying such things?</b><br>This phrase is spoken by Bildad the Shuhite, one of Job's friends, who responds to Job's lament and questioning of God's justice. Bildad's question implies impatience and a challenge to Job's persistence in his complaints. In the cultural context of the Ancient Near East, prolonged lamentation and questioning of divine justice were often seen as inappropriate or disrespectful. Bildad's approach reflects a common belief of the time that suffering was a direct result of personal sin, a theme that is explored throughout the Book of Job. This question also echoes the broader biblical theme of human questioning of divine wisdom, seen in other scriptures such as <a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a>, where God's ways are described as higher than human ways.<p><b>The words of your mouth are a blustering wind.</b><br>Bildad uses the metaphor of a "blustering wind" to describe Job's words, suggesting they are empty, chaotic, and without substance. In the biblical context, wind often symbolizes transience and futility, as seen in <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-14.htm">Ecclesiastes 1:14</a>, where human endeavors are described as "chasing after the wind." This imagery underscores Bildad's belief that Job's arguments are baseless and lack the weight of truth. The use of wind also connects to the broader theme of divine power and control over nature, as seen in the story of Jesus calming the storm in <a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Mark 4:39</a>, where the wind obeys His command, highlighting the contrast between human frailty and divine authority.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bildad_the_shuhite.htm">Bildad the Shuhite</a></b><br>One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. Bildad is known for his traditional and conservative views, often emphasizing the justice of God and the need for repentance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A wealthy and righteous man who experiences immense suffering. His account is a profound exploration of faith, suffering, and divine justice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/u/uz.htm">Uz</a></b><br>The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel. It serves as the setting for the events of the Book of Job.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_suffering.htm">Job's Suffering</a></b><br>The series of calamities that befall Job, including the loss of his children, wealth, and health, which set the stage for the dialogues between Job and his friends.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_dialogue.htm">The Dialogue</a></b><br>The conversation between Job and his friends, including Bildad, which explores themes of suffering, justice, and righteousness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a></b><br>Words can either build up or tear down. Bildad's harsh words serve as a reminder to choose our words carefully, especially when addressing those who are suffering.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_before_speaking.htm">Understanding Before Speaking</a></b><br>Bildad's response to Job shows the importance of understanding someone's situation before offering advice or criticism. We should seek to empathize and listen before speaking.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_complexity_of_suffering.htm">The Complexity of Suffering</a></b><br>Bildad's simplistic view of suffering as a direct result of sin challenges us to recognize the complexity of suffering and avoid making quick judgments about others' circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_friends_in_times_of_trouble.htm">The Role of Friends in Times of Trouble</a></b><br>Friends should offer support and comfort, not just correction. Bildad's approach teaches us to be compassionate and patient with those who are hurting.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_need_for_humility_in_counsel.htm">The Need for Humility in Counsel</a></b><br>Bildad's confidence in his own understanding serves as a warning to approach others with humility, acknowledging that we may not have all the answers.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_bildad_blame_job's_kids'_deaths.htm">How can Bildad confidently claim (Job 8:2–4) that Job’s children must have sinned to deserve death, when other passages suggest righteous people can suffer unjustly? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_job_9_8's_sea-walking_metaphorical.htm">Job 9:8 portrays God walking on the sea, yet there is no historical or scientific evidence of such a literal phenomenon--should this be seen as metaphorical?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_eliphaz_claim_innocents_don't_perish.htm">In Job 4:7, how could Eliphaz assert that no innocent person has ever perished when history shows countless examples of righteous people suffering?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_19_27_conflict_with_ot_afterlife.htm">If Job 19:27 implies a personal, bodily resurrection, does this conflict with other Old Testament notions of the afterlife?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">How long wilt thou speak these things?</span> An exclamation like that of Cicero, "Quousque tandem?" One or two outbreaks might be pardoned; but to persist was to abuse the patience of his hearers<span class="cmt_word">. And how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong wind?</span> literally, <span class="accented">be a strong wind</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> have all the bluster and vehemence of a tempest, which seeks to carry everything before it by sheer force and fury. The address is rude and unsympathetic. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/8-2.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">“How long</span><br /><span class="heb">עַד־</span> <span class="translit">(‘aḏ-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5704.htm">Strong's 5704: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, even to, up to, until, while</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will you go on saying</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּמַלֶּל־</span> <span class="translit">(tə·mal·lel-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular<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">such things?</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֑לֶּה</span> <span class="translit">(’êl·leh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_428.htm">Strong's 428: </a> </span><span class="str2">These, those</span><br /><br /><span class="word">The words</span><br /><span class="heb">אִמְרֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(’im·rê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct<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">of your mouth</span><br /><span class="heb">פִֽיךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(p̄î·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are a blustering</span><br /><span class="heb">כַּ֝בִּיר</span> <span class="translit">(kab·bîr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3524.htm">Strong's 3524: </a> </span><span class="str2">Great, mighty, much</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wind.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְר֥וּחַ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·rū·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/8-2.htm">Job 8:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/8-2.htm">Job 8:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/8-2.htm">Job 8:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/8-2.htm">Job 8:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/8-2.htm">Job 8:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/8-2.htm">Job 8:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/8-2.htm">Job 8:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/8-2.htm">Job 8:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/8-2.htm">Job 8:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/8-2.htm">Job 8:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/8-2.htm">OT Poetry: Job 8:2 How long will you speak these things? 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