Job 12:2
Old Testament • 4 words with Strong's data
"No doubt but ye are the people, and wisdom shall die with you."
Word-by-Word Analysis
טָרַף
ṭâraph
to pluck off or pull to pieces; causatively to supply with food (as in morsels)
עַם
ʻam
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
מוּת
mûwth
to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
Key Terms in This Verse
טָרַף ṭâraph
to pluck off or pull to pieces; causatively to supply with food (as in morsels)
Study H2963 →עַם ʻam
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
Study H5971 →Cross References
Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!
And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that they are double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.
But as for you all, do ye return, and come now: for I cannot find one wise man among you.
For thou hast hid their heart from understanding: therefore shalt thou not exalt them.
We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.
The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
For vain man would be wise, though man be born like a wild ass’s colt.
Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified?
Should a wise man utter vain knowledge, and fill his belly with the east wind?
I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.
I speak to your shame. Is it so, that there is not a wise man among you? no, not one that shall be able to judge between his brethren?
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