Elihu in the Bible
Meaning: he is my God himself
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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.
Elihu’s anger burned against Job’s three friends because they had found no answer [and were unable to determine Job’s error], and yet they had condemned Job and declared him to be in the wrong [and responsible for his own afflictions].
Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.
When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
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.
“They (Job’s friends) are dismayed and embarrassed, they no longer answer;
The words have moved away and failed them,” [says Elihu].
[Elihu comments,] “Behold, God does all these things
Furthermore Elihu answered and said,
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Children » Instances of » Elihu
for I thought thus within myself: It becometh old men to speak, and the aged to teach wisdom.
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for I thought thus within myself: It becometh old men to speak, and the aged to teach wisdom.
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Modesty » Instances of » Elihu
for I thought thus within myself: It becometh old men to speak, and the aged to teach wisdom.