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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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Albert Barnes
On Job 32:2
18th Century
Theologian
Then was kindled the wrath – Wrath or anger is commonly represented as kindled, or as burning.
Of Elihu – The name Elihu (…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 32:2
19th Century
Bishop
Because he justified himself rather than God. —See Job 19:6. Job maintained his innocence, and could not understand how his afflic…
John Gill
On Job 32:2
17th Century
Pastor
Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the
Buzite
Both against Job…
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Matthew Henry
On Job 32:1–5
17th Century
Minister
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…