“Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words.”
But now, Job, please hear my speech, and give ear to all my words, opening Elihu's address to Job directly, using polite language (please) to establish respectful tone despite his anger. The request for hearing and attention suggests that Elihu believes his words merit careful consideration. The emphasis on all my words suggests comprehensive address. The verse establishes Elihu's attempt to address Job respectfully despite his critical position.
Church Fathers on Job 33:1
Wherefore, Job, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words. Behold, I have opened my mouth; let my tongue speak in my throat. Let us consider from what a height of pride he comes down in admonishing Job to listen to him, in saying that he had opened his mouth, in promising that his tongue would speak in his throat. For the teaching of the boastful has this peculiarity, that they cannot modestly suggest what they teach, and cannot communicate in a right manner the truths…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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