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Job 32:7

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I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
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  1. Proverbs 16:31Rank 1 from verse 7
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    31The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

  2. Job 12:12Rank 2 from verse 7
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    12With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.

  3. Hebrews 5:12Rank 3 from verse 7
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    12For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat.

  4. 1 Kings 12:6–8Rank 4 from verse 7
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    6¶ And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people?

    7And they spake unto him, saying, If thou wilt be a servant unto this people this day, and wilt serve them, and answer them, and speak good words to them, then they will be thy servants for ever.

    8But he forsook the counsel of the old men, which they had given him, and consulted with the young men that were grown up with him, and which stood before him:

  5. Job 8:8–10Rank 5 from verse 7
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    8For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers:

    9(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:)

    10Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?

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Job 32:7

COMBINED MEANING

should

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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

speak

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Sense 1: To utter words or articulate sounds, or to use a language. Sense 2: To address or converse with someone. Sense 3: To state, declare, make mention of, or otherwise make a matter known.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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multitude

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1. A great number or large gathered body of persons, creatures, or forces; a crowd, company, or host. 2. A great number, amount, fullness, or abundance of years, words, deeds, mercies, sins, possessions, waters, or other stated things.

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teach

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To instruct, inform, train, show, counsel, or communicate knowledge or doctrine.

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wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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6And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion.

7I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.

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8But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

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