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"Hear my words, you wise men; Give ear to me, you who have knowledge.
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A Call for Discernment
Elihu is not just speaking into the void; he is actively inviting a jury of wise individuals to listen and judge the truth of his arguments against Job. Commentators like Spurgeon and Henry see this as a model for all believers. We are called to be discerning listeners, testing what we hear against the truth of Scripture, rather than passively accepting any teaching that is presented cleverly.
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Job
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Hear my words, O ye wise men - This addresses particularly the three friends of Job. The previous chapter had been addressed to Job…
19th Century
Baptist
I wish that verse were always true, especially concerning those who hear what purports to be the gospel; I only wish they would test and try what t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Hear my words, O ye wise [men] This is not an address to Job's three friends, as some think; for Elihu had expressed…
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Elihu calls upon those present to decide with him concerning Job's words. Even the simplest Christian, whose mind is enlightened, whose heart is sa…
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…
