Job 34:2 Meaning and Explanation
“Hear my words, O ye wise men; and give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.”
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Read Full Chapter →Elihu calls the wise and knowledgeable among his hearers to listen carefully to what he is about to say.
What Does Job 34:2 Mean?
Elihu addresses not only Job but a wider circle, summoning 'wise men' and those who have 'knowledge' to weigh his argument. He appeals to their discernment rather than demanding blind agreement, inviting them to test his reasoning against the truth they already hold. It is the posture of one confident that what he says will stand up to scrutiny.
To ask the wise to listen is to honor them, yet it also places a burden on the speaker to say what is worthy of a hearing. The call to 'give ear' reminds us that truth deserves attention, and that hearing is itself a labor. The same God who pleads, 'He that hath ears to hear, let him hear,' still seeks listeners who will weigh His words with care.
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What does Job 34:2 mean?
Elihu calls the wise and knowledgeable among his hearers to listen carefully to what he is about to say.