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But Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, became indignant. His indignation was kindled and burned and he became upset with Job because he justified himself rather than God [and even expressed doubts about God’s character].

Verse ConceptsJustification, Necessity OfSelf Righteousness, And The GospelPeople In RighteousnessNamed People Angry With Others

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].

Verse ConceptsReasonThree MenOthers Not AnsweringNamed People Angry With OthersFamily And Friends

Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were years older than he.

Verse ConceptsMaturity, PhysicalLimitations Of YouthPeople Waitingspeaking

And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouths of these three men, he burned with anger.

Verse ConceptsThree MenOthers Not AnsweringNamed People Angry With Others

Then Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite said,

“I am young, and you are aged;
For that reason I was anxious and dared not tell you what I think.

Verse ConceptsSanctity Of LifeYouthLimitations Of Youth


“They (Job’s friends) are dismayed and embarrassed, they no longer answer;
The words have moved away and failed them,” [says Elihu].

Verse ConceptsPeople Being Silent


[Elihu comments,] “Behold, God does all these things twice, yes, three times, with a man,

Elihu continued his discourse and said,

Verse Conceptsdiscrimination

Elihu continued speaking [to Job] and said,