Man living at the time of the Patriarchs
Elihu, a young man from the family of Ram, spoke to Job and his friends.
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Elihu is a character in the Book of Job who speaks to Job and his three friends after they had finished their dialogue (Job.32-37). He is described as a young man from the family of Ram, and he became angry with Job for justifying himself rather than God and with Job's friends for not finding an answer to Job's complaints (Job.32.2-3). Elihu waited to speak until after the older men had finished, showing respect for their age (Job.32.4-6). In his speeches, Elihu emphasizes God's justice, sovereignty, and wisdom, arguing that God uses suffering to discipline and purify people (Job.33-37). He also asserts that God is greater than human understanding and that people should submit to His will (Job.36-37). After Elihu's speech, God Himself addresses Job out of the whirlwind (Job.38.1). The Bible does not provide any further information about Elihu's life or background.
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7 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0453
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,
Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were older than he.
But when he saw that the three men had no further reply, his anger was kindled.
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.
Then Elihu continued:
And Elihu went on to say:
And Elihu continued:
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