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For I don`t know how to give flattering titles; Or else my Maker would soon take me away.
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Fear God, Not Man
Elihu states he won't use flattery because he is accountable to his Maker. Commentators explain this as a foundational principle: a deep awareness of God's majesty, our own mortality, and the coming judgment frees us from the temptation to sinfully fear or flatter people. Our ultimate allegiance and accountability are to God, which should govern our speech.
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Job
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For I know not to give flattering titles - I do not know how to flatter. It is not in my character; it has not been my habit. “In so doing.”…
19th Century
Anglican
In so doing my maker would soon take me away. —Or perhaps the meaning may be, “My Maker will almost have to forgive me:” that is, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For I know not to give flattering titles He had not been brought up in such a manner, nor taught to use them; he had…
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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…
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…
