Job 8:2
The Scripture
(2) How long wilt thou speak these things? and how long shall the words of thy mouth be like a strong wind?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In chapter 8 God tells Job to think about the work of the earth, the field, the hand, the mouth, the eyes, the heart, the whole body and the soul, reminding him that all is under God’s control. The chapter highlights the idea that human labor is part of a larger divine plan, underscoring the theme of God’s sovereignty over all creation.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 11:2Job 11:3Job 16:3Job 18:2Job 19:2Job 19:3Exodus 10:3Exodus 10:7Proverbs 1:22Job 6:9Job 6:26Job 7:11
Related verses (shared words)
Psalms 13:1II Kings 8:12I Kings 19:11Proverbs 6:9Habakkuk 1:2Numbers 14:11