Job 36:1
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 Version
And 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 Bible
Eliu 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 Bible
THEN Elihu added, and said,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Elihu added and said:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Elihu also proceeded, and said:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Elius further continued, and said,

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Context
Elihu Declares God's Justice and Power
1And 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.


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And Elihu
The name "Elihu" means "He is my God" in Hebrew, which is significant in understanding his role in the narrative. Elihu is a younger man who steps into the dialogue between Job and his three friends. His name itself suggests a divine purpose or calling, indicating that his words are meant to reflect a deeper understanding of God's nature. In the context of the Book of Job, Elihu serves as a bridge between the human reasoning of Job's friends and the divine revelation that follows. His presence reminds us that God can use anyone, regardless of age or status, to convey His truth.

continued
The Hebrew root for "continued" is "yasaph," which means to add or to proceed. This implies that Elihu is not introducing a new argument but is building upon what has already been discussed. His continuation suggests persistence and a desire to delve deeper into the issues at hand. In the broader context of the Book of Job, this persistence is crucial as it reflects the ongoing human struggle to understand suffering and divine justice. Elihu's continuation is a reminder that spiritual understanding often requires perseverance and a willingness to engage with complex issues over time.

saying
The act of "saying" in Hebrew is often linked to the word "amar," which means to speak or declare. This is not just casual conversation; it is a deliberate act of communication. Elihu's speech is intended to convey wisdom and insight, and the use of "saying" underscores the importance of his words. In the biblical context, speech is a powerful tool for revelation and instruction. Elihu's words are meant to challenge, instruct, and ultimately prepare Job for the direct encounter with God that follows. This reminds us of the power of words to shape understanding and influence spiritual growth.

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 Elihu
אֱלִיה֗וּא (’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


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