Thematic Bible
Job 32:1 (show verse)
So these three men ceased answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes [and could not be persuaded otherwise by them].
No Themes for this verse.
Job 32:2 (show verse)
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].
Job 32:3 (show verse)
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].
Job 32:4 (show verse)
Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were years older than he.
Job 32:5 (show verse)
And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouths of these three men, he burned with anger.
Job 32:6 (show verse)
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.
For that reason I was anxious and dared not tell you what I think.
Barachel » Father of elihu
Children » Instances of » Elihu
Children » Good » Honor the aged
Good Children » Honor the aged
Honour » Due the aged
Humility » Instances of » Elihu
Modesty » Instances of » Elihu
Old age » Disrespect for pleasure-seeking » To be honoured
Respect » Due to the aged
Reverence » For the aged
Social duties » Parental parental duties » Reverence for aged, general references to
Children » Instances of » Elihu
Children » Good » Honor the aged
Good Children » Honor the aged
Honour » Due the aged
Humility » Instances of » Elihu
Modesty » Instances of » Elihu
Old age » Disrespect for pleasure-seeking » To be honoured
Respect » Due to the aged
Reverence » For the aged
Social duties » Parental parental duties » Reverence for aged, general references to
Job 32:7 (show verse)
“I thought age should speak,
And a multitude of years should teach wisdom.
Children » Instances of » Elihu
Children » Good » Honor the aged
Good Children » Honor the aged
Experience (knowledge experimental) » General references to
Humility » Instances of » Elihu
Knowledge » Knowledge, experimental » General references to
experimental Knowledge » General references to
Modesty » Instances of » Elihu
Reverence » For the aged
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Experience augments
Children » Good » Honor the aged
Good Children » Honor the aged
Experience (knowledge experimental) » General references to
Humility » Instances of » Elihu
Knowledge » Knowledge, experimental » General references to
experimental Knowledge » General references to
Modesty » Instances of » Elihu
Reverence » For the aged
Wisdom » True wisdom, general references to » Experience augments
Job 32:8 (show verse)
“But there is [a vital force and] a spirit [of intelligence] in man,
And the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding.
Gifts » From God » Of understanding
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Inspiring prophets
Inspiration » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Man » Made wise by the inspiration of the almighty
Prophecy » Fulfilment of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Prophets » Inspiration of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Understanding » The lord giving understanding
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Inspiring prophets
Inspiration » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Man » Made wise by the inspiration of the almighty
Prophecy » Fulfilment of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Prophets » Inspiration of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Understanding » The lord giving understanding
Job 32:9 (show verse)
“Those [who are] abundant in years may not [always] be wise,
Nor may the elders [always] understand justice.
Job 32:10 (show verse)
“Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me;
I also will give you my opinion [about Job’s situation] and tell you plainly what I think.’
No Themes for this verse.
Job 32:11 (show verse)
“You see, I waited for your words,
I listened to your [wise] reasons,
While you pondered and searched out what to say.
No Themes for this verse.
Job 32:12 (show verse)
“I even paid close attention to [what] you [said],
Indeed, not one of you convinced Job [nor could you refute him],
Not one of you supplied [satisfactory] answers to his words.
No Themes for this verse.
Job 32:13 (show verse)
“Beware if you say,
‘We have found wisdom;
God thrusts Job down [justly], not man [for God alone is dealing with him].’
No Themes for this verse.
Job 32:14 (show verse)
“Now Job has not directed his words against me [therefore I have no reason to be offended],
Nor will I answer him with arguments like yours. [I speak for truth, not for revenge.]
No Themes for this verse.
Job 32:15 (show verse)
“They (Job’s friends) are dismayed and embarrassed, they no longer answer;
The words have moved away and failed them,” [says Elihu].
No Themes for this verse.
Job 32:16 (show verse)
“And shall I wait, because they say nothing,
But stand still and say no more?
No Themes for this verse.
Job 32:17 (show verse)
“I too will give my share of answers;
I too will express my opinion and share my knowledge.
No Themes for this verse.
Job 32:18 (show verse)
“For I am full of words;
The spirit within me constrains me.
No Themes for this verse.
Job 32:19 (show verse)
“My belly is like unvented wine;
Like new wineskins it is about to burst.
Job 32:20 (show verse)
“I must speak so that I may get relief;
I will open my lips and answer.
No Themes for this verse.
Job 32:21 (show verse)
“I will not [I warn you] be partial to any man [that is, let my respect for you mitigate what I say];
Nor flatter any man.
Job 32:22 (show verse)
“For I do not know how to flatter, [in an appropriate way, and I fear that],
My Maker would soon take me away.