Job 32:14
New International Version
But Job has not marshaled his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments.

New Living Translation
If Job had been arguing with me, I would not answer with your kind of logic!

English Standard Version
He has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your speeches.

Berean Standard Bible
But Job has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments.

King James Bible
Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.

New King James Version
Now he has not directed his words against me; So I will not answer him with your words.

New American Standard Bible
“But he has not presented his words against me, Nor will I reply to him with your arguments.

NASB 1995
“For he has not arranged his words against me, Nor will I reply to him with your arguments.

NASB 1977
“For he has not arranged his words against me; Nor will I reply to him with your arguments.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now he has not arranged his words against me, Nor will I respond to him with your words.

Amplified Bible
“Now Job has not directed his words against me [therefore I have no reason to be offended], Nor will I answer him with arguments like yours. [I speak for truth, not for revenge.]

Christian Standard Bible
But Job has not directed his argument to me, and I will not respond to him with your arguments.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But Job has not directed his argument to me, and I will not respond to him with your arguments.

American Standard Version
For he hath not directed his words against me; Neither will I answer him with your speeches.

Contemporary English Version
Job hasn't spoken against me, and so I won't answer him with your arguments.

English Revised Version
For he hath not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Job did not choose his words to refute me, so I won't answer him with your speeches.

Good News Translation
Job was speaking to you, not to me, but I would never answer the way you did.

International Standard Version
let him not direct a rebuke toward me. I won't be responding to him with your arguments.

Majority Standard Bible
But Job has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments.

NET Bible
Job has not directed his words to me, and so I will not reply to him with your arguments.

New Heart English Bible
for he has not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches.

Webster's Bible Translation
Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.

World English Bible
for he has not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And he has not set words in array for me, "" And I do not answer him with your sayings.

Young's Literal Translation
And he hath not set in array words for me, And with your sayings I do not answer him.

Smith's Literal Translation
And he arranged not words against me: and I will not turn back to him with your words.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
He hath spoken nothing to me, and I will not answer him according to your words.

Catholic Public Domain Version
He has said nothing to me, and I will not respond to him according to your words.

New American Bible
For had he addressed his words to me, I would not then have answered him with your words.

New Revised Standard Version
He has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your speeches.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Now Job has not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I will not speak contradictory words, and I do not offer him your counsel”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For he hath not directed his words against me; Neither will I answer him with your speeches.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And ye have commissioned a man to speak such words.

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Audio Bible



Context
Elihu Rebukes Job's Three Friends
13So do not claim, ‘We have found wisdom; let God, not man, refute him.’ 14But Job has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments. 15Job’s friends are dismayed, with no more to say; words have escaped them.…

Cross References
Job 33:8-12
Surely you have spoken in my hearing, and I have heard these very words: / ‘I am pure, without transgression; I am clean, with no iniquity in me. / Yet God finds occasions against me; He counts me as His enemy. ...

Job 34:35-37
‘Job speaks without knowledge; his words lack insight.’ / If only Job were tried to the utmost for answering like a wicked man. / For he adds rebellion to his sin; he claps his hands among us and multiplies his words against God.”

Job 35:16
So Job opens his mouth in vain and multiplies words without knowledge.”

Job 36:4
For truly my words are free of falsehood; one perfect in knowledge is with you.

Job 37:16
Do you understand how the clouds float, those wonders of Him who is perfect in knowledge?

Proverbs 18:17
The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Isaiah 5:21
Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight.

Isaiah 29:14
Therefore I will again confound these people with wonder upon wonder. The wisdom of the wise will vanish, and the intelligence of the intelligent will be hidden.”

Jeremiah 9:23-24
This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD.

1 Corinthians 1:19-20
For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” / Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?

1 Corinthians 2:6-8
Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. / No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began. / None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

1 Corinthians 3:18-20
Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. / For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” / And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.”

2 Corinthians 10:5
We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

Romans 1:22
Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools,


Treasury of Scripture

Now he has not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.

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Job 32
1. Elihu is angry with Job and his three friends
6. Because wisdom comes not from age, he excuses the boldness of his youth
11. He reproves them for not satisfying Job
16. His zeal to speak














For Job
The name "Job" in Hebrew is "אִיּוֹב" (Iyyov), which is believed to mean "persecuted" or "hated." This name is fitting given the immense suffering and trials Job endures throughout the book. Job is a central figure in this narrative, representing the righteous sufferer. His account is a profound exploration of faith, integrity, and the human condition in the face of inexplicable suffering. The mention of his name here reminds us of his role as a man of integrity who is wrestling with deep theological questions.

has not directed
The phrase "has not directed" suggests a lack of direct confrontation or accusation. In the context of the Book of Job, this indicates that Job's arguments and complaints have not been aimed at Elihu, the speaker of this verse. Elihu is a younger man who has waited to speak out of respect for the older friends of Job. His observation here is that Job's grievances have been primarily with God and his situation, rather than with Elihu himself.

his argument
The term "argument" refers to Job's discourse or reasoning throughout the dialogues. Job's arguments are his attempts to understand his suffering and to justify himself before God. This highlights the central theme of the book: the struggle to comprehend divine justice and human suffering. Job's arguments are profound and heartfelt, reflecting his deep desire for answers and vindication.

against me
Elihu notes that Job's arguments have not been against him personally. This is significant because it sets the stage for Elihu's role as a mediator or new voice in the dialogue. Elihu positions himself as an impartial observer who seeks to offer a fresh perspective. His statement underscores the idea that he is not personally offended or involved in the previous debates, allowing him to speak with a sense of objectivity.

and I will not answer him
Elihu's decision "not to answer him" with the same arguments as Job's friends indicates a shift in the dialogue. Elihu intends to bring a new perspective, different from the repetitive and often misguided arguments of Job's three friends. This phrase suggests a break from the past discussions and an introduction to a new line of reasoning that Elihu believes will be more enlightening and helpful.

with your arguments
The phrase "with your arguments" refers to the arguments presented by Job's three friends: Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar. These friends have repeatedly argued that Job's suffering must be a result of his sin, adhering to a retributive justice theology. Elihu's statement here indicates his intention to distance himself from their perspective. He seeks to offer a more nuanced understanding of Job's situation, one that acknowledges the complexity of divine justice and human suffering.

Verse 14. - Now he hath not directed his words against me. Elihu thinks that he can interfere in the controversy with the better prospect of a good result, since he is untouched by any of Job's words, and can therefore speak without passion or resentment. Neither will I answer him with your speeches. He is also going to bring forward fresh arguments, which, as they avoid the line taken by the three friends, may soothe, instead of exasperating, the patriarch.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
But Job has not
וְלֹא־ (wə·lō-)
Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

directed
עָרַ֣ךְ (‘ā·raḵ)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6186: To set in a, row, arrange, put in order

[his] words
מִלִּ֑ין (mil·lîn)
Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 4405: A word, a discourse, a topic

against me,
אֵלַ֣י (’ê·lay)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

and I will not
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

answer him
אֲשִׁיבֶֽנּוּ׃ (’ă·šî·ḇen·nū)
Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

with your arguments.
וּ֝בְאִמְרֵיכֶ֗ם (ū·ḇə·’im·rê·ḵem)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural
Strong's 561: Something said


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