Lexical Summary Buzi: Buzite Original Word: בּוּזִי Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Buzite Patronymic from Buwz; a Buzite or descendant of Buz -- Buzite. see HEBREW Buwz NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Buz Definition a desc. of Buz NASB Translation Buzite (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. בּוּזִי adjective, of a people (= בעזי from בֹּעַז according to J. DerenbRŠJ i. 6) of Elihu's father Job 32:2,6. Topical Lexicon Ancestral Setting Buz was the second son of Nahor, Abraham’s brother (Genesis 22:21), making the Buzites members of a patriarchal family that shared in the broader covenantal heritage of Israel. In Jeremiah 25:23 Buz is mentioned alongside Dedan and Tema, locating the clan in the desert regions east or southeast of the Promised Land—an area through which caravans passed and where wisdom traditions flourished (cf. Job 6:19). Occurrences in Scripture The title “Buzite” appears only twice, both in the prologue to Elihu’s speeches in Job: The dual notice links Elihu to a distinct clan and emphasizes that his perspective, while outside the immediate circle of Job and his three friends, remains within the broader Abrahamic family. Geographical Considerations Jeremiah 25:23 associates Buz with other northern‐Arabian tribes. Archaeology and ancient travel routes suggest a semi-nomadic group situated between Edom and Aram, controlling portions of the King’s Highway. Such a location explains Elihu’s familiarity with both patriarchal faith in the LORD and the broader Near-Eastern wisdom currents that permeate his discourse. Elihu the Buzite and the Message of Job 1. A New Voice. After thirty-one chapters of stalemate, Elihu provides fresh assessment. His designation as a Buzite underscores that God may raise corrective voices from unexpected quarters within His covenant family. Theological Themes and Ministry Insights • God speaks through more than age or tradition; He grants insight by His Spirit. Practical Applications for Believers • Encourage younger believers to speak when led by Scripture and the Spirit (compare 1 Timothy 4:12). Related Old Testament References Genesis 22:20-21; Jeremiah 25:23. These passages frame the historical and prophetic backdrop into which the Buzites fit and highlight God’s sovereign oversight of all clans connected to the Abrahamic story. Summary The Buzite designation situates Elihu within Abraham’s extended family and the wisdom-rich regions east of Israel. His Spirit-empowered intervention in Job underscores God’s freedom to employ unexpected messengers, affirms divine justice in suffering, and prepares hearts for the LORD’s self-revelation. As such, the brief title “Buzite” carries enduring lessons on humility, intergenerational ministry, and the sufficiency of God’s wisdom for every season of trial. Forms and Transliterations הַבּוּזִ֗י הַבּוּזִי֮ הבוזי hab·bū·zî habbuZi habbūzîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 32:2 HEB: בֶן־ בַּרַכְאֵ֣ל הַבּוּזִי֮ מִמִּשְׁפַּ֪חַ֫ת רָ֥ם NAS: of Barachel the Buzite, of the family KJV: of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred INT: the son of Barachel the Buzite of the family of Ram Job 32:6 2 Occurrences |
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