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Job 34:34

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Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.
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  1. 1 Corinthians 10:15Rank 1 from verse 34
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    15I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say.

  2. Job 34:10Rank 2 from verse 34
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    10Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.

  3. Job 34:16Rank 3 from verse 34
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    16If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.

  4. Job 34:2Rank 4 from verse 34
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    2Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.

  5. Job 34:4Rank 5 from verse 34
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    4Let us choose to us judgment: let us know among ourselves what is good.

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Job 34:34

COMBINED MEANING

let

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Sense 1: To allow or permit; in older KJV use, also to hinder or restrain. Sense 2: To lower or send down.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

understanding

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1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.

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

COMBINED MEANING

tell

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1. To speak, relate, declare, report, inform, explain, reveal, recount, or make known. 2. To know, discern, or determine, especially in 'cannot tell' or 'who can tell.' 3. To count, number, or enumerate.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

wise

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Sense 1: Possessing or exercising understanding, knowledge, prudence, judgment, discernment, or skill; also a wise person. Sense 2: In phrases such as in no wise, way, manner, respect, or degree.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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hearken

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1. To listen attentively or give heed. 2. To give regard, consent, or act in response.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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33Should it be according to thy mind? he will recompense it, whether thou refuse, or whether thou choose; and not I: therefore speak what thou knowest.

34Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.

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35Job hath spoken without knowledge, and his words were without wisdom.

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