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The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life.
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A Man, Not a Terror
Commentators agree that Elihu's primary point is to establish his common humanity with Job. By saying he too was made by God's Spirit, he is reassuring Job that he is speaking as a fellow man, not as a terrifying divine judge. This was meant to allow for a fair and open discussion, free from the fear Job had expressed about confronting God directly.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The Spirit of God hath made me; see the notes on Job 32:8. There is an evident allusion in this verse to the mode in which man was …
19th Century
Baptist
That is to say, "I am as much the creature of God as these three old gentlemen are, these three wise friends who have spoken so tartly. I am as muc…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
The Spirit of God has made me As a man; so every man is made by God, and not by himself; Father, Son, and Spirit, ar…
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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,…
