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A Model of Respect for Elders
Commentators highlight that Elihu's silence was a sign of respect. He waited to speak because Job and his three friends were all "older for days" than he was. This models the virtue of a younger person being "swift to hear, and slow to speak," showing deference to the wisdom and experience of elders.
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Albert Barnes
On Job 32:4
18th Century
Theologian
Now Elihu had waited - Margin, as in Hebrew, "expected Job in words." The meaning is plain, that he had waited until all who were older than…
Charles Ellicott
On Job 32:4
19th Century
Bishop
Now Elihu had waited until Job had spoken. —Literally, Had waited in words for or regarding Job; that is, as some underst…
John Gill
On Job 32:4
17th Century
Pastor
Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken
Made an end of speaking, until he had thus expressed himself, "the words of…
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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…