Job 32:15

Authorized King James Version

They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
חַ֭תּוּ
H2865
They were amazed
properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear
#2
לֹא
H3808
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
#3
עָ֣נוּ
H6030
they answered
properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e., pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout,
#4
ע֑וֹד
H5750
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
#5
הֶעְתִּ֖יקוּ
H6275
no more they left off
to remove (intransitive or transitive) figuratively, to grow old; specifically, to transcribe
#6
מֵהֶ֣ם
H1992
they (only used when emphatic)
#7
מִלִּֽים׃
H4405
speaking
a word; collectively, a discourse; figuratively, a topic

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Job Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes divine revelation in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection