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For he has not directed his words against me; Neither will I answer him with your speeches.
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The Value of Objectivity
Commentators explain that Elihu begins by establishing his objectivity. Since Job’s complaints were not directed at him personally, he can enter the debate without the anger and irritation that clouded the judgment of the other friends. His goal is to be dispassionate and focus on truth, not personal feelings.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Now, he has not directed his words against me - Margin, “ordered.” The meaning of this expression is, “I can approach this subject in a whol…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now he has not directed [his] words against me That is, Job had not directed his speech to him, or levelled his argu…
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…
