Job 18:3

"“How long will you hunt for words? Consider, and afterwards we will speak."

Key Reflection

In Job 18:3, God challenges Job to reflect on his words before speaking, suggesting that thoughtful consideration is more valuable than hurried speech. This encourages a deeper spiritual engagement, prompting believers to seek wisdom and understanding in their communications with God and others.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Wherefore are we counted as beasts? - “Why are we treated in your remarks as if we had no sense, and were unworthy of sound argument in reply to what we say?” It is possible that there may be reference here to what Job saidJob 12:7- that even the beasts could give them information about God. But the general idea is, that Job had not treated their views with the attention which they deserved, but had regarded them as unworthy of notice. And reputed vile -The word used here (טמהṭâmâh) means to be unclean, or polluted; and the idea is, that Job regarded them as worthless or impious.

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