Questions and Answers
What does Bildad the Shuhite call Job's words (Job 8:1)?
What does Bildad the Shuhite rhetorically ask Job (Job 8:2)?
What particular disaster of Job's does Bildad begin with (Job 8:4)?
What explanation does Bildad offer for why Job's children died (Job 8:4)?
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What does Bildad say Job must do to enjoy God's favor (Job 8:5)?
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Bildad says what will happen if Job is pure and upright (Job 8:6)?
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What kind of future does Bildad seem to offer Job if he is pure and upright (Job 8:5-6)?
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Why does Bildad say 'we know nothing' (Job 8:9)?
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Who does Bildad say Job should ask for words of understanding (Job 8:8)?
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What will the former generation and ancestors bring forth (Job 8:10)?
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What metaphor does Bildad use for our days on this earth (Job 8:9)?
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What can only grow tall in a marsh according to Bildad (Job 8:11)?
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What do reeds need to grow according to Bildad (Job 8:11)?
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Bildad says, what to marsh reeds wither more quickly than (Job 8:12)?
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According to Bildad, who withers like a marsh reed (Job 8:13)?
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Bildad says what perishes like a marsh reed (Job 8:13)?
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What does Bildad say the godless rely on (Job 8:14)?
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What happens when the godless lean on the web (Job 8:15)?
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To what does Bildad liken the godless (Job 8:17)?
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Where does Bildad's well-watered plant put down roots (Job 8:17)?
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What happens when Bildad's well-watered plant is torn from its spot (Job 8:18)?
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Study Notes
Bildad's Interaction with Job
- Bildad the Shuhite refers to Job's words as a "blustering wind" (Job 8:1), indicating he perceives them as empty and lacking weight.
- He questions Job rhetorically, asking if God perverts justice (Job 8:2), implying Job's suffering is just.
Job's Loss and Explanation
- Bildad begins with the tragedy of Job's children, suggesting that their deaths stem from their own sin (Job 8:4).
- He asserts that to regain God’s favor, Job must earnestly seek Him (Job 8:5).
Promises of Restoration
- Bildad states that if Job is pure and upright, God will restore him to a prosperous state (Job 8:6).
- The future he offers Job is one of prosperity, conditional on Job's integrity (Job 8:5-6).
Wisdom from the Past
- Bildad emphasizes the importance of learning from the former generation, believing they can provide understanding (Job 8:8).
- He uses the metaphor of days on earth as a "shadow," highlighting their fleeting nature (Job 8:9).
Natural Metaphors for Humanity's Condition
- Bildad compares marsh reeds to those who forget God, suggesting such individuals will wither quickly like grass (Job 8:12-13).
- He claims the hope of the godless perishes similarly, equating it to the fragility of marsh reeds (Job 8:13).
Dependence and Fragility of the Wicked
- The godless are likened to a spider's web for reliance; it is weak and will give way (Job 8:14-15).
- Bildad contrasts the well-watered plant in sunlight to those who do not fear God, indicating that superficial appearances can be misleading (Job 8:17).
Outcome of Loss
- When the well-watered plant is uprooted, its origin remains unseen; it symbolizes loss of identity and recognition, equivalent to how the unjust are perceived when stripped of their false security (Job 8:18).
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Test your knowledge on Job Chapter 8 with these flashcard-style multiple choice questions. This quiz covers key phrases and rhetorical questions posed by Bildad the Shuhite, enhancing your understanding of the text's themes and messages.