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Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered, "I am young, and you are very old; Therefore I held back, and didn`t dare show you my opinion.
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A Picture of Humble Respect
Commentators explain that Elihu's opening words reveal a deep cultural respect for the aged. Despite believing he had the correct insight, his youth made him feel timid and hesitant to speak before his elders. Scholars like Albert Barnes and John Gill note this shows his modesty and humility, a virtue in his cultural context.
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Job
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And Elihu said, I am young (the margin notes “few of days”). The Hebrew is, I am small of days (צעיר tsâ‛ı̂yr);…
19th Century
Anglican
I am young. —The way in which Elihu comes forward is very interesting, and full of character. It gives us also a picture of the times and …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said , &c.] Since there was no answer in them, he takes upon h…
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Elihu professes to speak by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and corrects both parties. He allowed that those who had the longest experience sho…
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…
