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| 1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. |
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| 2 Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barakhel the Buzite, of the family of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified his soul rather than God. |
Elihu – Whose name signifies "God himself." R1506:5, R5402:5
Son of Barachel – Such genealogical details not common to parables. R1505:3
Wrath kindled – Because Job had been reasoning in part from a wrong premise. Job must not expect fully to comprehend all the ways of God, but must trust him. R5402:5
Than God – God's wisdom and justice cannot be impugned. R5402:6
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| 3 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned God. |
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| 4 Now Elihu had waited to speak unto Job, because they were elder than he. |
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| 5 And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled. |
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6 And Elihu the son of Barakhel the Buzite answered and said,I am young, and ye are very old;
Wherefore I held back, and durst not show you mine opinion.
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Answered and said – Elihu's words were probably wiser than those of the other comforters, but they were merely human wisdom as far as we can discern. R5402:6
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7 I said, Days should speak,
And multitude of years should teach wisdom.
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8 But there is a spirit in man,
And the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
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9 It is not the great that are wise,
Nor the aged that understand justice.
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10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me;
I also will show mine opinion.
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11 Behold, I waited for your words,
I listened for your reasonings,
Whilst ye searched out what to say.
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12 Yes, I attended unto you,
And, behold, there was none that convinced Job,
Or that answered his words, among you.
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13 Beware lest ye say, We have found wisdom;
God may vanquish him, not man:
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14 For he hath not directed his words against me;
Neither will I answer him with your speeches.
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15 They are amazed, they answer no more:
They have not a word to say.
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16 And shall I wait, because they speak not,
Because they stand still, and answer no more?
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17 I also will answer my part,
I also will show mine opinion.
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18 For I am full of words;
The spirit within me constraineth me.
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19 Behold, my breast is as wine which hath no vent;
Like new wineskins it is ready to burst.
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20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed;
I will open my lips and answer.
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21 Let me not, I pray you, respect any man’s person;
Neither will I give flattering titles unto any man.
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22 For I know not to give flattering titles;
Else would my Maker soon take me away. |
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