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See now, I have opened my mouth. My tongue has spoken in my mouth.
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A Declaration of Intent
Commentators explain that Elihu's statement is more than just stating the obvious. By declaring, "I have opened my mouth," he is signaling the start of a solemn, deliberate, and carefully considered speech. Charles Spurgeon notes this is to show he isn't chattering senselessly but is speaking with purpose and a desire to persuade.
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Job
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18th Century
Presbyterian
My tongue hath spoken in my mouth - Margin, “palate.” The meaning is, that since he had ventured to speak, and had actually commenc…
19th Century
Baptist
That is to say, "I speak with much solemnity, not as one who chatters without sense, or without due consideration, but I have opened my mouth delib…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Behold, now I have opened my mouth Begun to speak in order to give vent to the fulness of matter within him, which m…
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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,…
