Job 36:2

Authorized King James Version

Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that I have yet to speak on God's behalf.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
כַּתַּר
Suffer
to enclose; hence (in a friendly sense) to crown, (in a hostile one) to besiege; also to wait (as restraining oneself)
#2
לִ֣י
H0
#3
זְ֭עֵיר
me a little
small
#4
וַאֲחַוֶּ֑ךָּ
and I will shew
properly, to live; by implication (intensively) to declare or show
#5
כִּ֤י
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
#6
ע֖וֹד
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
#7
לֶאֱל֣וֹהַּ
on God's
a deity or the deity
#8
מִלִּֽים׃
thee that I have yet to speak
a word; collectively, a discourse; figuratively, a topic

Analysis

This verse develops the salvation theme central to Job. The concept of divine sovereignty reflects the development of salvation within biblical theology. The divine name or title here functions within biblical literature contributing to the canon's theological witness to establish theological authority and covenantal relationship. The original language emphasizes careful word choice that would have carried specific theological weight for the original audience, providing deeper understanding of the author's theological intention.

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 sovereignty. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection