Job 33:2

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

Look, I am opening my mouth; the words are on the tip of my tongue.

Berean Standard Bible:

Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue.

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Behold, now I have opened{H6605} my mouth{H6310}, my tongue{H3956} hath spoken{H1696} in my mouth{H2441}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Job 3:1

  • ¶ After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day.

Matthew 5:2

  • And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

Psalms 78:2

  • I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:

Job 31:30

  • Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul.

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Commentary for Job 33:2

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H6605
    There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: פָּתַח
    Transliteration: pâthach
    Pronunciation: paw-thakh'
    Description: a primitive root; to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve; appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent.
  2. Strong's Number: H6310
    There are 460 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: פֶּה
    Transliteration: peh
    Pronunciation: peh
    Description: from פָּאָה; the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) according to; accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word.
  3. Strong's Number: H3956
    There are 115 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: לָשׁוֹן
    Transliteration: lâshôwn
    Pronunciation: law-shone'
    Description: or לָשֹׁן; also (in plural) feminine לְשֹׁנָה; from לָשַׁן; the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of water); [phrase] babbler, bay, [phrase] evil speaker, language, talker, tongue, wedge.
  4. Strong's Number: H1696
    There are 1050 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: דָבַר
    Transliteration: dâbar
    Pronunciation: daw-bar'
    Description: a primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue; answer, appoint, bid, command, commune, declare, destroy, give, name, promise, pronounce, rehearse, say, speak, be spokesman, subdue, talk, teach, tell, think, use (entreaties), utter, [idiom] well, [idiom] work.
  5. Strong's Number: H2441
    There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חֵךְ
    Transliteration: chêk
    Pronunciation: khake
    Description: probably from חָנַךְ in the sense of tasting; properly, the palate or inside of the mouth; hence, the mouth itself (as the organ of speech, taste and kissing); (roof of the) mouth, taste.