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For the ear tries words, As the palate tastes food.
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A Call to Active Listening
All commentators agree that this verse establishes a principle of active discernment. Just as the palate instinctively tests food, the ear—representing the mind and spirit—is meant to evaluate the truth and value of words. Elihu uses this analogy to ask his audience to listen carefully and judge what is being said, rather than passively accepting it.
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Job
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For the ear tries words - Ascertains their meaning, and especially determines what words are worth regarding. The object of this is to fix t…
19th Century
Baptist
I wish that verse were always true, especially concerning those who hear what purports to be the gospel; I only wish they would test and try what t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For the ear tries words Not only the musical sound of them, the goodness of the language and diction, and the gramma…
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Elihu calls upon those present to decide with him concerning Job's words. Even the simplest Christian, whose mind is enlightened, whose heart is sa…
13th Century
Catholic
After accusing Job of wanting to dispute with God, Elihu begins to dispute two points he had already mentioned (Job 33:9–12; [Reference…
