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"If now you have understanding, hear this. Listen to the voice of my words.
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A Direct Appeal to Job
Commentators observe that this verse marks a distinct shift in Elihu's speech. After addressing the three friends, he now turns to make a direct and solemn appeal to Job himself, urging him to listen intently to the argument that will follow.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
If now you have understanding hear this— This appears to be addressed to Job. The discourse before this had been directed to his th…
19th Century
Baptist
For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways. Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neithe…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
If now [you have] understanding, hear this Not as calling his understanding in question, as if he had none; for Job …
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Elihu appeals directly to Job himself. Could he suppose that God was like those earthly princes, who hate right, who are unfit to rule, and prove t…
13th Century
Catholic
After accusing Job of wanting to dispute with God, Elihu begins to dispute two points he had already mentioned (Job 33:9–12; [Reference…
