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Job 36:10

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Job 36:10 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He openeth also their ear to instruction, And commandeth that they return from iniquity.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He openeth also their ear to instruction, And commandeth that they return from iniquity.
Job 36:10 — American Standard Version

Context — Job 36

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7He withdraweth not his eyes from the righteous: But with kings upon the throne He setteth them for ever, and they are exalted.
8And if they be bound in fetters, And be taken in the cords of afflictions;
9Then he showeth them their work, And their transgressions, that they have behaved themselves proudly.
10He openeth also their ear to instruction, And commandeth that they return from iniquity.
11If they hearken and serve [him], They shall spend their days in prosperity, And their years in pleasures.
12But if they hearken not, they shall perish by the sword, And they shall die without knowledge.
13But they that are godless in heart lay up anger: They cry not for help when he bindeth them.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“He openeth also their ear to discipline, etc.] Or “to correction” f1235 ; to the rod of correction; to hear the voice of it and him that has appointed it; its reproving voice for sin, its directing voice to duty, and its commanding voice to return from iniquity, as in the next clause. Or “to instruction” f1236; God’s corrections of his people being instructions to them, whereby they learn more of their duty, and of the rich experiences of grace; their faith, hope, love, and patience, are tried and increased hereby; and more of the love of God, of his care and faithfulness, of his covenant, of his gracious presence, and communion with God, what it is; and even of the doctrines of the…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“(Job 33:16-18, Job 33:23).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“He openeth also their ear to discipline - To teaching; or he makes them willing to learn the lessons which their afflictions are designed to teach; coral). See the notes at Job 33:16. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Openeth - He inclines them to hearken to what God speaks by the rod. Job 36:13”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“openeth: Job 36:15, Job 33:16-23; Psa 40:6; Isa 48:8, Isa 48:17, Isa 50:5; Act 16:14 commandeth: Pro 1:22, Pro 1:23, Pro 8:4, Pro 8:5, Pro 9:4-6; Isa 1:16-20, Isa 55:6, Isa 55:7; Jer 4:3, Jer 4:4, Jer 7:3-7; Eze 18:30, Eze 18:31; Hos 14:1; Mat 3:8; Act 3:19, Act 17:30; Jam 4:8 Job 36:11”
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