He has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your words, establishing Elihu's claim that Job has not addressed him specifically, suggesting that Elihu will approach Job with fresh arguments different from those the three friends have used. The not directing against me suggests that Elihu positions himself as an undressed interlocutor. The not using your words suggests that Elihu intends a different rhetorical and theological approach. The verse establishes Elihu's promise of novel argument.

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