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And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; Wherefore I held back, and durst not show you mine opinion.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And Elihu said, I am young (the margin notes “few of days”). The Hebrew is, I am small of days (צעיר tsâ‛ı̂yr);…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

I am young. —The way in which Elihu comes forward is very interesting, and full of character. It gives us also a picture of the times and …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said ,
&c.] Since there was no answer in them, he takes upon h…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Elihu professes to speak by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and corrects both parties. He allowed that those who had the longest experience sho…

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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