Job 33:32

Authorized King James Version

If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
אִם
H518
used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
#2
יֵשׁ
H3426
If thou hast
there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
#3
מִלִּ֥ין
H4405
any thing to say
a word; collectively, a discourse; figuratively, a topic
#4
הֲשִׁיבֵ֑נִי
H7725
answer
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
#5
דַּ֝בֵּ֗ר
H1696
me speak
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
#6
כִּֽי
H3588
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#7
חָפַ֥צְתִּי
H2654
for I desire
properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire
#8
צַדְּקֶֽךָּ׃
H6663
to justify
to be (causatively, make) right (in a moral or forensic sense)

Analysis

Within the broader context of Job, this passage highlights salvation through simile or metaphorical language. The theological weight of divine revelation connects to fundamental Christian doctrine about divine revelation, contributing to our understanding of God's nature and relationship with humanity. This verse contributes to the book's overall argument by building upon previous themes while advancing the overall message of Job.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection