8 “Ask the former generation and find out what their ancestors learned, 9 for we were born only yesterday and know nothing, and our days on earth are but a shadow. 10 Will they not instruct …

In Job 8, Bildad speaks to Job, emphasizing the justice of God and suggesting that Job's children must have sinned to deserve their fate. Bildad's perspective is rooted in the retributive justice …

8 “For inquire, please, of the former age, And consider the things discovered by their fathers; 9 For we were born yesterday, and know nothing,

CHAPTER 8 Bildad’s First Speech. 1Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: 2How long will you utter such things? The words from your mouth are a mighty wind! 3Does God pervert …

2 “Job, how long will you talk like that? Your words don’t have any meaning. 3 Does God ever treat people unfairly? appear to be right? 4 Your children sinned against him. So he punished …

8 For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers: 9 (For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:)

Bildad puts Job in hope, that if he were indeed upright, he should yet see a good end of his present troubles. This is God's way of enriching the souls of his people with graces and …

David Guzik commentary on Job 8 describes the first speech of Bildad, who rebukes Job, accusing him of not being righteous.

Job 8 Bildad Speaks: Job Should Repent 1 Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: 2 "How long will you say such things? Your words are a blustering wind. 3 Does God pervert justice? Does the …

8 “Ask the former generation and find out what their ancestors learned, 9 for we were born only yesterday and know nothing,