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Teach us what we shall tell him; For we can`t make our case by reason of darkness.
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Humility Before Majesty
Commentators see this verse as Elihu's admission of profound inadequacy before God. Overwhelmed by God's majesty, he confesses that humans, due to their 'darkness' (ignorance), cannot properly form an argument or speech before the Almighty. This serves as a model of reverence and a gentle correction to Job's earlier desire to debate God.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Teach us what we shall say unto him — This seems to be addressed to Job. It is the language of Elihu, implying that he was overawed with a…
19th Century
Anglican
Teach us what we shall say unto (or, concerning) him — that is, the sun. “He is altogether hidden by the clouds…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Teach us what we shall say unto him To this wonder working God, of whose common works of nature we know so little; h…
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Proper thoughts about the works of God will help to reconcile us to all His providences. Just as God has a powerful, freezing north wind, so He has…
13th Century
Catholic
After Elihu told of the many marvels of God's works, he now attacks Job, who seemed to accuse God of injustice because he could not yet understand …
