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Then the wrath of Elihu, the son of Barachel, the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was kindled against Job. His wrath was kindled, because he justified himself rather than God.
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Defending Self Over God
Commentators agree that Elihu's anger stemmed from Job's priorities. In his speeches, Job appeared more concerned with vindicating his own character than with upholding the justice and goodness of God. Scholars note the original Hebrew implies Job justified himself "more than God," meaning his own reputation took precedence over God's.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Then was kindled the wrath – Wrath or anger is commonly represented as kindled, or as burning.
Of Elihu – The name Elihu (…
19th Century
Anglican
Because he justified himself rather than God. —See Job 19:6. Job maintained his innocence, and could not understand how his afflic…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite
Both against Job…
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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…
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…
