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Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Then was kindled the wrath – Wrath or anger is commonly represented as kindled, or as burning.

Of Elihu – The name Elihu (

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Because he justified himself rather than God. —See Job 19:6. Job maintained his innocence, and could not understand how his afflic…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the
Buzite

Both against Job…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Job's friends were silenced, but not convinced. Others had been present. Elihu was justly displeased with Job, as more anxious to clear his own cha…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After the dispute between Job and his friends had ended, the argument of Elihu against Job is introduced. He uses more penetrating arguments agains…

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