Job 35:1
New International Version
Then Elihu said:

New Living Translation
Then Elihu said:

English Standard Version
And Elihu answered and said:

Berean Standard Bible
And Elihu went on to say:

King James Bible
Elihu spake moreover, and said,

New King James Version
Moreover Elihu answered and said:

New American Standard Bible
Then Elihu continued and said,

NASB 1995
Then Elihu continued and said,

NASB 1977
Then Elihu continued and said,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Elihu answered and said,

Amplified Bible
Elihu continued speaking [to Job] and said,

Christian Standard Bible
Then Elihu continued, saying:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Elihu continued, saying:

American Standard Version
Moreover Elihu answered and said,

Contemporary English Version
Elihu said:

English Revised Version
Moreover Elihu answered and said,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Elihu continued to speak [to Job and his friends],

International Standard Version
In response, Elihu said:

Majority Standard Bible
And Elihu went on to say:

NET Bible
Then Elihu answered:

New Heart English Bible
Moreover Elihu answered,

Webster's Bible Translation
Elihu spoke moreover, and said,

World English Bible
Moreover Elihu answered,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Elihu answers and says:

Young's Literal Translation
And Elihu answereth and saith: --

Smith's Literal Translation
And Elihu will answer and say,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Moreover Eliu spoke these words :

Catholic Public Domain Version
After this, Eliu again spoke in this way:

New American Bible
Then Elihu answered and said:

New Revised Standard Version
Elihu continued and said:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
AGAIN Elihu spoke, and said,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Elihu answered and said:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Moreover Elihu answered and said:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Elius resumed and said,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Elihu Reminds Job of God's Justice
1And Elihu went on to say: 2“Do you think this is just? You say, ‘I am more righteous than God.’…

Cross References
Job 34:1-4
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 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 33:1-3
“But now, O Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words. / Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue. / My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.

Job 36:1-4
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. / I get my knowledge from afar, and I will ascribe justice to my Maker. ...

Job 37:1-2
“At this my heart also pounds and leaps from its place. / Listen closely to the thunder of His voice and the rumbling that comes from His mouth.

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 42:1-3
Then Job replied to the LORD: / “I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted. / You asked, ‘Who is this who conceals My counsel without knowledge?’ Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know.

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

Isaiah 41:21
“Present your case,” says the LORD. “Submit your arguments,” says the King of Jacob.

Isaiah 43:9
All the nations gather together and the peoples assemble. Who among them can declare this, and proclaim to us the former things? Let them present their witnesses to vindicate them, so that others may hear and say, “It is true.”

Isaiah 50:8
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!

Matthew 5:25
Reconcile quickly with your adversary, while you are still on the way to court. Otherwise, he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.

Matthew 12:36
But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken.

Luke 12:57
And why don’t you judge for yourselves what is right?


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Then Elihu
The introduction of Elihu in this verse marks a significant moment in the Book of Job. Elihu, whose name means "He is my God" in Hebrew, is a younger figure who enters the dialogue after Job's three friends have failed to provide satisfactory answers to Job's suffering. His presence suggests a fresh perspective, and his youth implies a sense of vigor and new insight. Historically, Elihu's speeches are seen as a bridge between the human reasoning of Job's friends and the divine response that follows. His role is to prepare the way for God's voice, emphasizing the importance of humility and the limitations of human wisdom.

continued
The word "continued" indicates that Elihu is in the midst of a discourse, suggesting that his speech is part of a larger argument or narrative. This continuity implies that Elihu's thoughts are not isolated but are part of a comprehensive attempt to address Job's situation. In the context of the Book of Job, this continuation is crucial as it reflects the ongoing struggle to understand divine justice and human suffering. Theologically, it underscores the perseverance needed in seeking truth and understanding, especially in times of trial.

saying
The act of "saying" here is not just about speaking words but delivering a message with authority and purpose. In the Hebrew context, speech is powerful and often seen as an extension of one's character and wisdom. Elihu's speech is intended to convey not only his own understanding but also to challenge Job and his friends to reconsider their perspectives. This act of speaking is a reminder of the power of words in shaping beliefs and attitudes, and it calls readers to listen carefully to the wisdom being imparted. In a broader biblical sense, it reflects the importance of prophetic voices that call people back to a right understanding of God and His ways.

Verses 1-16. - In this short chapter, once more Elihu addresses himself to Job, first (vers. 1-8) answering his complaint that a life of righteousness has brought him no correspondent blessings; and then (vers. 9-14) explaining to him that his prayers and appeals to God have probably not been answered because they were not preferred in a right spirit, i.e. with faith and humility. Finally (verb. 15, 16), he condemns Job for haughtiness and arrogance, and reiterates the charge that he "multiplies words without knowledge" (comp. Job 34:35-37). Verses 1, 2. - Elihu spake moreover, and said, Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God's? Once more it is to be observed that Job had said no such thing. At the worst, he had made statements from which it might be argued that he regarded himself as having a more delicate sense of justice than God (e.g. Job 9:22-24; Job 10:3; Job 12:6, etc.). But Elihu insists on pushing Job's intemperate phrases to their extremest logical issues, and taxing Job with having said all that his words might seem to a strict logician to involve (compare the comment on Job 34:5, 9).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And Elihu
אֱלִיה֗וּ (’ĕ·lî·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 453: Elihu -- 'He is (my) God', five Israelites

went on
וַיַּ֥עַן (way·ya·‘an)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6030: To answer, respond

to say:
וַיֹּאמַֽר׃ (way·yō·mar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say


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