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"However, Job, Please hear my speech, And listen to all my words.
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A New, Respectful Tone
Commentators note that Elihu begins by addressing Job directly by name, something the other friends never did. His tone is humble and pleading ('I pray thee'), a stark contrast to the harsh accusations Job has endured. This shift signals a new attempt at genuine, fair dialogue.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Therefore, Job, I ask you— In the next chapter, he addresses the three friends of Job. This is addressed particularly to him.
My s…
19th Century
Anglican
Therefore, Job, I ask you. —He begins by professing his sincerity and integrity; and with reference to Job’s expressed desire to f…
Baptist
"I am only a young man, but I speak because I cannot keep silent.
"An impulse moves me; I am like a vessel needing an outlet. I desire to sp…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Wherefore, Job, I pray you, hear my speeches In the preceding chapter, Elihu directed his discourse to the three fri…
Job had desired a judge to decide his appeal. Elihu was one according to his wish, a man like himself. If we would rightly convince men, it must be…
13th Century
Catholic
The text has already stated that Elihu was angry with Job and his friends (Job 32:2–3). After denouncing the laziness of Job’s friends,…
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