Job 32
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 32 of 42
Chapter Summary
1 Elihu is angry with Job and his three friends. 11 He reproves them for not satisfying Job. 16 His zeal to speak.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
A younger man whose anger burns against Job for self-justifying and against the friends for failing; he now breaks his silence.
The object of Elihu's anger for justifying himself rather than God; addressed but silent in this chapter.
Named as Elihu's father, of the family of Ram, giving Elihu's lineage (vv. 2, 6).
Timeline
The three friends cease answering Job because he considers himself righteous. Elihu, a younger man, becomes angry with Job for justifying himself over God, and angry with the friends for condemning Job without finding a valid answer.
Job 32:1-5Elihu explains that he remained silent due to his youth, but asserts that the Spirit of God gives wisdom regardless of age. Bursting with words, he vows to speak impartially without flattering anyone.
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