Job 15:2, 18:17 | JFB | e4.org | 2. a wise man —which Job claims to be. vain knowledge — Hebrew, "windy knowledge"; literally, "of wind" ( ). In , Hebrew, "to catch wind," expresses to strive for what is vain. east wind —stronger than the previous "wind," for in that region the east wind is the most destructive of winds ( ). Thus here,—empty violence. belly

‏ Job 15:2

2. a wise man—which Job claims to be.

vain knowledge—Hebrew, "windy knowledge"; literally, "of wind" (Job 8:2). In Ec 1:14, Hebrew, "to catch wind," expresses to strive for what is vain.

east wind—stronger than the previous "wind," for in that region the east wind is the most destructive of winds (Isa 27:8). Thus here,—empty violence.

belly—the inward parts, the breast (Pr 18:8).

‏ Job 18:17

17. street—Men shall not speak of him in meeting in the highways; rather, "in the field" or "meadow"; the shepherds shall no more mention his name—a picture from nomadic life [UMBREIT].