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Shall I wait, because they don`t speak, Because they stand still, and answer no more?
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A Rhetorical Justification
Commentators explain that Elihu's question is rhetorical. He points out the complete and utter silence of Job's three friends, who are described as standing still like statues, having exhausted all their arguments. This dramatic pause in the debate is the justification Elihu gives for finally speaking up.
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19th Century
Anglican
When I had waited. —Or, as some render it, “And shall I wait because they do not speak?” But they stand still an…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
When one had waited To observe whether they would make any reply to what he had said, or any objection to his engagi…
Presbyterian
If we are sure that the Spirit of God suggested what we are about to say, still we ought to refrain, until it comes to our turn to speak. God is th…
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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…
