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If you can, answer me; Set your words in order before me, and stand forth.
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An Invitation to Fair Debate
Commentators agree that Elihu is inviting Job to a fair and reasoned debate. Unlike Job's other friends who used reproaches, or the intimidating prospect of arguing with God, Elihu promises a discussion on equal terms. As Matthew Henry notes, true conviction comes from 'fair argument, not by a heavy hand,' setting a model for Christian dialogue.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
If you can answer me - The meaning of this verse is this: “The controversy between you and me, if you choose to reply, will be conducted in…
19th Century
Baptist
He who speaks reason is ready to hear reason. It is only the unreasonable talker who will not allow others to have a word to say in reply. "If …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
If you can answer me That is, when he had done speaking, after he had heard him out; if he thought he could make a r…
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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,…
