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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 Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself 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 Job. |
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| 4 Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he. |
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| 5 When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled. |
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| 6 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not show you mine opinion. |
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 inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding. |
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| 9 Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. |
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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 gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say. |
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| 12 Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words: |
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| 13 Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man. |
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| 14 Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches. |
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| 15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.
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| 16 When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;) |
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| 17 I said, I will answer also my part, I also will show mine opinion. |
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| 18 For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me. |
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| 19 Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles. |
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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, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man. |
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| 22 For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away. |
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