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Job 33:2–3

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Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.
My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.
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From verse 2

  1. Job 3:1Rank 1 from verse 2
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    1AFTER this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day.

  2. Job 31:30Rank 2 from verse 2
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    30Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul.

  3. Matthew 5:2Rank 3 from verse 2
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    2And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

  4. Psalms 78:2Rank 4 from verse 2
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    2I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:

From verse 3

  1. Job 27:4Rank 1 from verse 3
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    4My lips shall not speak wickedness, nor my tongue utter deceit.

  2. 1 Thessalonians 2:3–4Rank 2 from verse 3
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    3For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

    4But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.

  3. Proverbs 20:15Rank 3 from verse 3
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    15There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

  4. Job 15:2Rank 4 from verse 3
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    2Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?

  5. Job 36:3–4Rank 5 from verse 3
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    3I will fetch my knowledge from afar, and will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.

    4For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.

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DEFINED WORDS

Job 33:2

COMBINED MEANING

behold

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1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

opened

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of open, meaning to uncover, reveal, or explain.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

mouth

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Sense 1: The bodily opening used for eating, breathing, and speaking. Sense 2: The opening or entrance of a thing. Sense 3: Speech, utterance, or the agency of speaking.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

tongue

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1. The organ of the mouth used for tasting and speech. 2. Speech, words, or a language. 3. A tongue-shaped projection or arm of land or water.

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

COMBINED MEANING

spoken

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1. Uttered, said, declared, addressed, or communicated in words. 2. In 'spoken of,' mentioned, described, or referred to. 3. In 'spoken for,' addressed by request or commendation on another's behalf; in a marriage setting, sought as a spouse. 4. In 'spoken against' or 'evil spoken of,' opposed, contradicted, denounced, or reviled.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

DEFINED WORDS

Job 33:3

COMBINED MEANING

words

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Spoken or written expressions, sayings, statements, messages, commands, promises, reports, or units of meaningful speech.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

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

COMBINED MEANING

uprightness

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Honesty and integrity in principle or practice; conformity to rectitude and justice.

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

COMBINED MEANING

heart

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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

lips

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Sense 1: The physical borders of the mouth. Sense 2: By extension, speech or utterance.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

utter

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1. To speak, declare, or make known. 2. Outermost or complete.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

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1WHEREFORE, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.

2Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth.

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3My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.

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4The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.

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