Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: New Living Translation Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: English Standard Version Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said: Berean Standard Bible Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: King James Bible Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said, New King James Version Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said: New American Standard Bible Then Eliphaz the Temanite responded, NASB 1995 Then Eliphaz the Temanite responded, NASB 1977 Then Eliphaz the Temanite responded, Legacy Standard Bible Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said, Amplified Bible Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said, Christian Standard Bible Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: American Standard Version Then answered Eliphaz the Temanite, and said, Contemporary English Version Eliphaz from Teman said: English Revised Version Then answered Eliphaz the Temanite, and said, GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Eliphaz from Teman replied [to Job], International Standard Version Then in response, Eliphaz from Teman said: Majority Standard Bible Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: NET Bible Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered: New Heart English Bible Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered, Webster's Bible Translation Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said, World English Bible Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Eliphaz the Temanite answers and says: Young's Literal Translation And Eliphaz the Temanite answereth and saith: -- Smith's Literal Translation And Eliphaz the Temanite will answer and say, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen Eliphaz the Themanite answered, and said: Catholic Public Domain Version Then Eliphaz the Themanite responded by saying: New American Bible Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said: New Revised Standard Version Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTHEN Eliphaz, the Temanite, answered and said, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Eliphaz the Taymanite answered, and he said: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then answered Eliphaz the Temanite, and said: Brenton Septuagint Translation Then Eliphaz the Thaemanite answered and said, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Eliphaz Exhorts Job1Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: 2“Can a man be of use to God? Can even a wise man benefit Him?… Cross References Job 4:1-2 Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: / “If one ventures a word with you, will you be wearied? Yet who can keep from speaking? Job 8:1-2 Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: / “How long will you go on saying such things? The words of your mouth are a blustering wind. Job 11:1-3 Then Zophar the Naamathite replied: / “Should this stream of words go unanswered and such a speaker be vindicated? / Should your babbling put others to silence? Will you scoff without rebuke? Job 15:1-3 Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: / “Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill his belly with the hot east wind? / Should he argue with useless words or speeches that serve no purpose? Job 32:1-3 So these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. / This kindled the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram. He burned with anger against Job for justifying himself rather than God, / and he burned with anger against Job’s three friends because they had failed to refute Job, and yet had condemned him. Job 34:1-3 Then Elihu continued: / “Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning. / For the ear tests words as the mouth tastes food. Job 35:1-3 And Elihu went on to say: / “Do you think this is just? You say, ‘I am more righteous than God.’ / For you ask, ‘What does it profit me, and what benefit do I gain apart from sin?’ Job 36:1-2 And Elihu continued: / “Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said on God’s behalf. Job 38:1-3 Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind and said: / “Who is this who obscures My counsel by words without knowledge? / Now brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall inform Me. Job 40:1-2 And the LORD said to Job: / “Will the faultfinder contend with the Almighty? Let him who argues with God give an answer.” Job 42:7-9 After the LORD had spoken these words to Job, He said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is kindled against you and your two friends. For you have not spoken about Me accurately, as My servant Job has. / So now, take seven bulls and seven rams, go to My servant Job, and sacrifice a burnt offering for yourselves. Then My servant Job will pray for you, for I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. For you have not spoken accurately about Me, as My servant Job has.” / So Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite went and did as the LORD had told them; and the LORD accepted Job’s prayer. Proverbs 18:13 He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him. Proverbs 26:4-5 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be like him. / Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he become wise in his own eyes. Isaiah 41:21-24 “Present your case,” says the LORD. “Submit your arguments,” says the King of Jacob. / “Let them come and tell us what will happen. Tell the former things, so that we may reflect on them and know the outcome. Or announce to us what is coming. / Tell us the things that are to come, so that we may know that you are gods. Yes, do something good or evil, that we may look on together in dismay. ... Isaiah 50:8-9 The One who vindicates Me is near. Who will dare to contend with Me? Let us confront each other! Who has a case against Me? Let him approach Me! / Surely the Lord GOD helps Me. Who is there to condemn Me? See, they will all wear out like a garment; the moths will devour them. Treasury of Scripture Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said, Jump to Previous Eliphaz Eli'phaz Responded Temanite Te'maniteJump to Next Eliphaz Eli'phaz Responded Temanite Te'maniteJob 22 1. Eliphaz shows that man's goodness profits not God5. He accuses Job of various sins 21. He exhorts him to repentance, with promises of mercy Eliphaz the Temanite Eliphaz is one of Job's three friends who come to comfort him during his time of suffering. He is identified as a Temanite, indicating his origin from Teman, a region associated with Edom. Edom was located southeast of Israel, and Teman was known for its wise men (Jeremiah 49:7). This association with wisdom suggests that Eliphaz is considered a man of understanding and insight, which is reflected in his speeches throughout the Book of Job. His perspective is rooted in the traditional wisdom of the time, which often linked suffering directly to personal sin. Replied Persons / Places / Events 1. Eliphaz the TemaniteEliphaz is one of Job's three friends who come to comfort him during his suffering. He is from Teman, a region known for its wisdom, which is part of Edom. Eliphaz is often seen as the most articulate and philosophical of Job's friends. 2. Job The central figure of the Book of Job, known for his righteousness and suffering. Job's account is a profound exploration of faith, suffering, and divine justice. 3. Teman A place in Edom, often associated with wisdom. It is mentioned in other parts of the Bible as a region known for its wise men. 4. Dialogue The Book of Job is structured as a series of dialogues between Job and his friends, with this verse marking the beginning of Eliphaz's third speech. 5. Suffering and Divine Justice The overarching theme of the Book of Job, exploring why the righteous suffer and how God's justice is manifested. Teaching Points The Limitations of Human WisdomEliphaz represents human wisdom and reasoning, which can often fall short in understanding God's ways. We must be cautious not to rely solely on our own understanding when interpreting God's actions. The Importance of Compassionate Counsel While Eliphaz intends to help, his approach lacks empathy. When offering counsel, it is crucial to balance truth with compassion and understanding. The Role of Suffering in Spiritual Growth Job's account reminds us that suffering can be a tool for spiritual growth and deeper reliance on God, even when we do not understand the reasons behind it. Trusting in God's Sovereignty Despite the confusion and pain, Job's account encourages believers to trust in God's sovereign plan, knowing that His wisdom surpasses our own. The Value of Perseverance Job's perseverance is a testament to faithfulness amidst trials. Believers are encouraged to remain steadfast, trusting in God's ultimate justice and mercy.XXII. (1) Then answered Eliphaz.--Eliphaz proceeds to reply in a far more exaggerated and offensive tone than he has yet adopted, accusing Job of definite and specific crimes. He begins by asserting that the judgment of God cannot be other than disinterested, that if, therefore, He rewards or punishes, there cannot be anything personal in it. Verses 1-30. - Eliphaz returns to the attack, but with observations that are at first strangely pointless and irrelevant, e.g. on the unprofitableness of man to God (vers. l, 2), and on the slight importance of Job's case (ver. 3). After this weak prelude, however, there is more vigour in his assault. In vers. 4-9 he directly charges Job with a number of specified sins, and in vers. 10, 11 declares his sufferings to be the consequence of them. He then proceeds to accuse him of denying God's omniscience (vers. 12-14), and, alter some not very successful attempts to retort on him his own words (vers. 15-20), finally recurs to his favourite devices (see Job 5:17-26) of exhorting Job to submission and repentance, and promising him restoration to God's favour and a return of prosperity (vers. 21-30). Verses 1, 2. - Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said, Can a man be profitable unto God? Job had said nothing upon this point; but perhaps Eliphaz thinks his complaints and expostulations to imply a higher value in man, and a greater claim to consideration at God's hands, than can rightly be challenged. Certainly God does not depend on man for profit or advantage of any kind. Neither our wisdom nor our goodness "extendeth to him." As he that is wise may be profitable unto himself; rather, truly he that is wise is profitable unto himself; i.e. to himself only, and not to God. Man's intelligence and researches can add nothing to God's knowledge.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Eliphazאֱלִיפַ֥ז (’ĕ·lî·p̄az) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 464: Eliphaz -- 'God is fine gold', a son of Esau, also a friend of Job the Temanite הַֽתֵּמָנִ֗י (hat·tê·mā·nî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8489: Temanite -- inhabitant of Teman replied: וַ֭יַּעַן (way·ya·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6030: To answer, respond Links Job 22:1 NIVJob 22:1 NLT Job 22:1 ESV Job 22:1 NASB Job 22:1 KJV Job 22:1 BibleApps.com Job 22:1 Biblia Paralela Job 22:1 Chinese Bible Job 22:1 French Bible Job 22:1 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 22:1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered (Jb) |
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