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"Behold, I waited for your words, And I listened for your reasoning, While you searched out what to say.
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The Wisdom of Listening
Commentators observe that Elihu models respectful dialogue. He states that he waited patiently and listened carefully to the arguments of Job's friends before speaking. Matthew Henry uses this as an example of true wisdom, which makes one 'swift to hear, slow to speak, and disposed to give others a patient hearing.'
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I listened carefully to your arguments - Margin, “understandings.” The meaning is that he had paid the most respectful attention to the view…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Behold, I waited for your words With great desire, with great eagerness and earnestness, in hope of meeting with arguments fully sa…
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…
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13th Century
Catholic
After the dispute between Job and his friends had ended, the argument of Elihu against Job is introduced. He uses more penetrating arguments agains…
