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For truly my words are not false. One who is perfect in knowledge is with you.
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A Claim to Truth
Commentators note that Elihu begins by establishing his credibility. He insists his words are not false, directly contrasting himself with Job's other friends, whom Job had accused of using unsound arguments to defend God. Elihu is essentially saying, "Pay attention, because what I am about to say is carefully considered and true."
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For truly my words shall not be false - This is designed to gain attention. It is a stated purpose to state nothing but truth. Even…
19th Century
Anglican
He that is perfect in knowledge. —We may presume that he meant God; but in the Authorised Version it looks very much as t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For truly my words [shall] not [be] false But strictly true; he would take the utmost care to say nothing but the tr…
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Elihu only maintained that the affliction was sent for his trial; and lengthened because Job was not yet thoroughly humbled under it. He sought to …
13th Century
Catholic
Elihu wanted to argue against two points he found in Job's words: first, Job's claim that he was righteous, and second, his accusation that God's j…