Bible Strands
Job 36:4
For truly my words are free of falsehood; one perfect in knowledge is with you.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Elihu addresses Job in the midst of his extended discourse, asserting the reliability of his speech while Job listens.
The words — The Hebrew תְּמִים דֵּעוֹת (temim de'ot) literally means "perfect in knowledge," and עִמָּךְ (immakh) explicitly places this quality "with you" (Job), not with the speaker's discourse.
The thread — This linkage of truthful speech and accessible wisdom appears in Proverbs 8:7, Psalms 49:3, and Job 37:16.
Why it lands — The text requires listeners to assess the speaker's claims by the integrity of his words and the wisdom already present to them, rather than by rhetorical authority.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
For truly my words shall not be false: he that is perfect in knowledge is with thee.
Cross-references
- Job 37:16 Do you understand how the clouds float, those wonders of Him who is perfect in knowledge?
- Proverbs 8:7 For my mouth will speak the truth, and wickedness is detestable to my lips.
- Psalms 49:3 My mouth will impart wisdom, and the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.
- 1 Corinthians 14:20 Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.
- 2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness,
- Job 13:4 You, however, smear with lies; you are all worthless physicians.
- Job 13:7 Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him?
- Job 21:27 Behold, I know your thoughts full well, the schemes by which you would wrong me.
- Job 21:34 So how can you comfort me with empty words? For your answers remain full of falsehood.”
- Job 22:6 For you needlessly demanded security from your brothers and deprived the naked of their clothing.