Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Elihu continued: New Living Translation Elihu continued speaking: English Standard Version And Elihu continued, and said: Berean Standard Bible And Elihu continued: King James Bible Elihu also proceeded, and said, New King James Version Elihu also proceeded 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 continued and said, Amplified Bible Elihu continued and said, Christian Standard Bible Then Elihu continued, saying: Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Elihu continued, saying: American Standard Version Elihu also proceeded, and said, Contemporary English Version Elihu said: English Revised Version Elihu also proceeded, and said, GOD'S WORD® Translation Elihu continued to speak [to Job], International Standard Version Elihu responded again and said: Majority Standard Bible And Elihu continued: NET Bible Elihu said further: New Heart English Bible Elihu also continued, and said, Webster's Bible Translation Elihu also proceeded, and said, World English Bible Elihu also continued, and said, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Elihu adds and says: Young's Literal Translation And Elihu addeth and saith: -- Smith's Literal Translation And Elihu will add and say, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleEliu also proceeded, and said : Catholic Public Domain Version Continuing in a similar manner, Eliu had this to say: New American Bible Elihu continued and said: New Revised Standard Version Elihu continued and said: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTHEN Elihu added, and said, Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Elihu added and said: OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Elihu also proceeded, and said: Brenton Septuagint Translation And Elius further continued, and said, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Declares God's Justice and Power1And Elihu continued: 2“Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said on God’s behalf.… Cross References Job 32:6-10 So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite declared: “I am young in years, while you are old; that is why I was timid and afraid to tell you what I know. / I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom. / But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding. ... 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 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 35:1-4 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 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. Proverbs 1:5-7 let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel / by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. / The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 3:13-18 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. ... Isaiah 50:4 The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. Isaiah 55:8-9 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. 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. Daniel 2:20-22 and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. / He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. / He reveals the deep and hidden things; He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Matthew 13:11-12 He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. / Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. Luke 10:21 At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight. Treasury of Scripture Elihu also proceeded, and said, Jump to Previous Addeth Continued Elihu Eli'hu ProceededJump to Next Addeth Continued Elihu Eli'hu ProceededJob 36 1. Elihu shows how God is just in his ways16. How Job's sins hinder God's blessings 24. God's works are to be magnified And Elihu continued: Elihu is one of Job's friends who speaks in the latter part of the Book of Job. His speeches are found in chapters 32-37. Elihu's role is significant because he offers a different perspective from the other three friends, Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar. Unlike them, Elihu claims to speak with divine inspiration, suggesting that his words are not merely human wisdom but are guided by the Spirit of God. This sets the stage for God's own response in the subsequent chapters. Elihu's speeches are marked by a youthful zeal and a desire to defend God's justice. He is portrayed as a younger man, which is significant in the cultural context of the Ancient Near East, where age was often associated with wisdom. His boldness in speaking out against Job and the other friends reflects a confidence that he believes comes from divine insight. The continuation of Elihu's speech indicates that he has more to say about God's justice and power. This persistence can be seen as a reflection of his conviction that he has a message from God that needs to be heard. Elihu's speeches serve as a prelude to God's own discourse, and some scholars suggest that Elihu's role is to prepare Job and the audience for the divine revelation that follows. Elihu's speeches also connect to the broader themes of the Book of Job, such as the nature of suffering, the justice of God, and the limitations of human understanding. His emphasis on God's greatness and the need for humility before Him foreshadows the themes that God Himself will address when He speaks to Job out of the whirlwind. In terms of typology, Elihu can be seen as a type of Christ in that he acts as an intercessor who seeks to mediate between Job and God. However, unlike Christ, Elihu's understanding is still limited, and he does not provide the ultimate resolution to Job's suffering. This points to the need for a greater mediator, which is fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ, who fully understands both human suffering and divine justice. Persons / Places / Events 1. ElihuA young man who speaks in the Book of Job, offering a perspective on Job's suffering. He is distinct from Job's three older friends and claims to speak with wisdom given by God. 2. Job The central figure of the Book of Job, a man who experiences immense suffering and seeks to understand the reasons behind it. 3. The Dialogue Elihu's speech is part of a larger dialogue in the Book of Job, where different perspectives on suffering and divine justice are explored. Teaching Points The Role of Youth in WisdomElihu, though young, claims to have wisdom from God. This challenges the notion that wisdom is solely the domain of the elderly and encourages young believers to seek and share godly wisdom. The Importance of Listening Elihu's speeches remind us of the importance of listening to different perspectives, especially when seeking to understand complex issues like suffering. God's Sovereignty in Suffering Elihu emphasizes God's control and purpose in suffering, encouraging believers to trust in God's greater plan even when it is not immediately clear. The Need for Humility Elihu's approach, while confident, also serves as a reminder of the need for humility when discussing divine matters, recognizing that human understanding is limited.XXXVI. (1) Elihu also proceeded.--It is not easy to acquit Elihu of some of the "arrogance" he was so ready to ascribe to Job. He professes very great zeal for God, but it is hard to see that some of his great professions are warranted. For instance, he says-- Verses 1-33. - The two chapters, ch. 36. and 37, form a single discourse, and ought not to have been separated; or, at any rate, not so unskilfully as they are, in the middle of a description of a thunderstorm. They constitute a final appeal to Job, who is exhorted to submission, resignation, and patience, in consideration of God's inscrutability, and of his perfect justice, wisdom, and strength. Ch. 36 begins with a short preface (vers. 1-4), in which Elihu seeks to prove his right to offer counsel to Job, after which God's justice is demonstrated (vers. 5-16), and Job warned that his petulance may lead to his complete destruction (vers. 17-25). Finally, in illustration of God's might and unsearchableness' the description of a thunderstorm is commenced (vers. 26-33), which is carried on into the next chapter. Verses 1, 2. - Elihu also proceeded, and said, Suffer me a little, and I will show thee that I have yet to speak on God's behalf; literally, that there are yet words for God. The controversy, i.e., is not exhausted; there is yet much that may be urged on God's behalf, in respect of the charges thou hast made against him.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And Elihuאֱלִיה֗וּא (’ĕ·lî·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 453: Elihu -- 'He is (my) God', five Israelites continued וַיֹּ֥סֶף (way·yō·sep̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3254: To add, augment and said: וַיֹּאמַֽר׃ (way·yō·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say Links Job 36:1 NIVJob 36:1 NLT Job 36:1 ESV Job 36:1 NASB Job 36:1 KJV Job 36:1 BibleApps.com Job 36:1 Biblia Paralela Job 36:1 Chinese Bible Job 36:1 French Bible Job 36:1 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 36:1 Elihu also continued and said (Jb) |
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