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Job 32

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So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.

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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.

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Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.

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Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.

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When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.

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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 shew you mine opinion.

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I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.

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But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

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Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.

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Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.

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Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.

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Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:

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Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.

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Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.

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They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking.

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When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)

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I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.

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For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.

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Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.

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I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer.

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Let me not, I pray you, accept any man’s person, neither let me give flattering titles unto man.

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For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.

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Job 32:11

“Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.”

Study Summary

Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your arguments until you finished, establishing that Elihu has listened carefully to the entire debate, giving the three friends full opportunity to present their position before judgment. The waiting for words and giving ear to arguments suggests careful, attentive listening. The until you finished suggests that Elihu allowed the full development of arguments. The verse emphasizes Elihu's fairness in listening before responding.

Community Reflections

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Yuki Tanaka (Test User)1d ago
The role of community — Job 32

God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. When we read this alongside the surrounding chapters, the narrative arc becomes clear: God is always working redemption, even in the darkest moments.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God meets us exactly where we are — broken, uncertain, yet chosen. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The early church would have heard this very differently than we do today. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. There's something deeply comforting about knowing that the same God who spoke these words is the same yesterday, today, and forever.. Today it speaks comfort; a year ago it spoke conviction.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The promise here is not conditional on our strength but on…

Read the note →
1
Adam Smith 2 (test user)10h ago
The covenant promise — Job 32

Their context of persecution gives these words a weight we often miss.. I think this is a call to trust beyond what we can see. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Now I understand why — it's a daily declaration of dependence on God.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God meets us exactly where we are — broken, uncertain, yet chosen. I think this is a call to trust beyond what we can see. I love how this passage doesn't shy away from the difficulty of obedience. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. His timing, His methods, His purposes — all beyond our comprehension, yet perfectly good.. God meets us exactly where we are — broken, uncertain, yet chosen. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Today it speaks comfort; a year…

Read the note →

Job 32:11

“Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say.”

Study Summary

Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your arguments until you finished, establishing that Elihu has listened carefully to the entire debate, giving the three friends full opportunity to present their position before judgment. The waiting for words and giving ear to arguments suggests careful, attentive listening. The until you finished suggests that Elihu allowed the full development of arguments. The verse emphasizes Elihu's fairness in listening before responding.

Community Reflections

1
Yuki Tanaka (Test User)1d ago
The role of community — Job 32

God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. When we read this alongside the surrounding chapters, the narrative arc becomes clear: God is always working redemption, even in the darkest moments.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God meets us exactly where we are — broken, uncertain, yet chosen. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The early church would have heard this very differently than we do today. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. There's something deeply comforting about knowing that the same God who spoke these words is the same yesterday, today, and forever.. Today it speaks comfort; a year ago it spoke conviction.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. The promise here is not conditional on our strength but on…

Read the note →
1
Adam Smith 2 (test user)10h ago
The covenant promise — Job 32

Their context of persecution gives these words a weight we often miss.. I think this is a call to trust beyond what we can see. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Now I understand why — it's a daily declaration of dependence on God.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God meets us exactly where we are — broken, uncertain, yet chosen. I think this is a call to trust beyond what we can see. I love how this passage doesn't shy away from the difficulty of obedience. God is faithful in every circumstance.. God is faithful in every circumstance.. His timing, His methods, His purposes — all beyond our comprehension, yet perfectly good.. God meets us exactly where we are — broken, uncertain, yet chosen. God is faithful in every circumstance.. Today it speaks comfort; a year…

Read the note →

Job 32:11

Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your arguments until you finished, establishing that Elihu has listened carefully to the entire debate, giving the three friends full opportunity to present their position before judgment. The waiting for words and giving ear to arguments suggests careful, attentive listening. The until you finished suggests that Elihu allowed the full development of arguments. The verse emphasizes Elihu's fairness in listening before responding.