Job 4:1
New International Version
Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:

New Living Translation
Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied to Job:

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 answered,

NASB 1977
Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered,

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
In reply, Eliphaz from Teman answered:

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 Version
And 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 Bible
Then Eliphaz the Themanite answered, and said:

Catholic Public Domain Version
But Eliphaz the Themanite, answering, said:

New American Bible
Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said:

New Revised Standard Version
Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
THEN Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Eliphaz the Taymanite answered and he said:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Then answered Eliphaz the Temanite, and said:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Then Eliphaz the Thaemanite answered and said,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Eliphaz: The Innocent Prosper
1Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: 2“If one ventures a word with you, will you be wearied? Yet who can keep from speaking?…

Cross References
Job 15:1
Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:

Job 22:1
Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:

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 5:1-2
“Call out if you please, but who will answer? To which of the holy ones will you turn? / For resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple.

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 18:1-2
Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: / “How long until you end these speeches? Show some sense, and then we can talk.

Job 20:1-3
Then Zophar the Naamathite replied: / “So my anxious thoughts compel me to answer, because of the turmoil within me. / I have heard a rebuke that insults me, and my understanding prompts a reply.

Job 25:1-2
Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: / “Dominion and awe belong to God; He establishes harmony in the heights of heaven.

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 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. ...

Proverbs 18:13
He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.

Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.

Proverbs 27:17
As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

Ecclesiastes 5:2
Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few.


Treasury of Scripture

Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said,

Eliphaz.

Job 2:11
Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place; Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite: for they had made an appointment together to come to mourn with him and to comfort him.

Job 15:1
Then answered Eliphaz the Temanite, and said,

Job 22:1
Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said,

answered.

Job 3:1,2
After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day…

Job 6:1
But Job answered and said,

Job 8:1
Then answered Bildad the Shuhite, and said,

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1. Eliphaz reproves Job that the innocent do not suffer
7. He teaches God's judgments to be not for the righteous, but for the wicked.
12. His fearful vision to humble the excellency of creatures before God.














Then
The word "Then" signifies a continuation or a response to what has previously occurred. In the context of the Book of Job, this marks the beginning of a new section where Job's friends start to speak. It indicates a transition from Job's lament in the previous chapters to the dialogues that follow. This transition is crucial as it sets the stage for the theological debates and discussions that will unfold. The use of "Then" suggests a sequence of events, emphasizing the narrative flow of the text.

Eliphaz
Eliphaz is one of Job's three friends who come to comfort him. His name is of Hebrew origin, possibly meaning "God is fine gold" or "My God is strength." Eliphaz is often considered the eldest and most prominent of Job's friends, which is why he speaks first. His character is portrayed as wise and experienced, and he is often seen as a representative of traditional wisdom. In the broader context of the Book of Job, Eliphaz's speeches reflect the conventional understanding of retributive justice, where suffering is seen as a consequence of sin.

the Temanite
The designation "the Temanite" indicates Eliphaz's geographical origin. Teman was a region in Edom, known for its wise men (Jeremiah 49:7). This association with Teman suggests that Eliphaz is a man of wisdom and understanding, as Edom was renowned for its sages. The historical and geographical context of Teman adds depth to Eliphaz's character, as he brings the perspective of Edomite wisdom to the discussions with Job. This background is significant as it highlights the diversity of thought and the exchange of ideas in the ancient Near East.

replied
The word "replied" indicates that Eliphaz is responding to Job's previous statements. This is the beginning of a dialogue, a key feature of the Book of Job. The dialogues are structured as a series of speeches and responses, which are central to the book's exploration of suffering, justice, and divine sovereignty. The act of replying suggests engagement and interaction, emphasizing the relational aspect of the discourse. It also sets the tone for the argumentative and philosophical nature of the conversations that follow, as Eliphaz and the other friends attempt to address Job's plight from their perspectives.

Verse 1. - Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said (see the comment on Job 2:11).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then Eliphaz
אֱלִיפַ֥ז (’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
הַֽתֵּימָנִ֗י (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


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