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Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job, because they were elder than he.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Now Elihu had waited until Job had spoken. —Literally, Had waited in words for or regarding Job; that is, as some underst…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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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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…
