Job 34:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Job 34:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Job 34:16 is a verse from the book of Job in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Job 34:16 — KJV
“If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.”
— Job 34:16 (KJV)
Job 34:16 in Context — About the Book of Job
Job is the Bible's deepest wrestle with undeserved suffering. A blameless man loses everything, sits in ashes, and refuses easy answers — from his friends or himself. God answers from the whirlwind not with explanations but with Himself, and Job's fortunes are restored double.
Cross-References for Job 34:16
“Now therefore hearken unto their voice: howbeit yet protest solemnly unto them, and shew them the manner of the king that shall reign over them. hearken...: or, obey howbeit...: or, notwithstanding when thou hast solemnly protested against them then thou shalt”
Shares key themes with Job 34:16: now, hast, hear
“Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Job 34:16: now, hear, hearken
“But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:”
Shares key themes with Job 34:16: now, hear, hearken
“And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;”
Shares key themes with Job 34:16: hast, hear, hearken
“And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai. obtain...: Heb. be built by her”
Shares key themes with Job 34:16: now, hear, hearken
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