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Eliphaz the Temanite was one of Job's three friends who came to comfort him during his affliction.
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Eliphaz the Temanite was one of the three friends who visited Job during his time of suffering (Job.2.11). He is described as coming from Teman, an area known for its wisdom (Jer.49.7). Eliphaz, along with Bildad and Zophar, engaged in a series of dialogues with Job, attempting to explain the reasons behind Job's afflictions (Job.4-25). In his speeches, Eliphaz emphasizes the justice and sovereignty of God, suggesting that Job's suffering is a result of sin and urging him to repent (Job.4.1; 15.1; 22.1). However, at the end of the book, God rebukes Eliphaz and his two friends for not speaking what is right about Him, unlike Job (Job.42.7). God instructs them to offer sacrifices and have Job pray for them to be forgiven (Job.42.9). The Bible does not provide any further information about Eliphaz's life outside of his interactions with Job.
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God his strength. (1.) One of Job’s “three friends” who visited him in his affliction (4:1). He was a “Temanite”, i.e., a native of Teman, in Idumea. He first enters into debate with Job. His language is uniformly more delicate and gentle than that of the other two, although he imputes to Job special sins as the cause of his present sufferings. He states with remarkable force of language the infinite purity and majesty of God (4:12-21; 15:12-16). (2.) The son of Esau by his wife Adah, and father of several Edomitish tribes (Gen. 36:4, 10, 11, 16).
EL'IPHAZ, OR ELI'PHAZ (God his strength). The son of Esau and Adah, and father of Teman. Gen 36:4, Gen 36:10-16; 1 Chr 1:35-36. One of Job's three friends. Job 2:11. He is called the Temanite; hence it has been inferred he was a descendant of the Teman mentioned above. His part in the discussions with Job is marked by dignity and ability. His theme is the unapproachable majesty and purity of God. Job 4:12-21; Job 15:12-16. See Job, Book of. ElIPH'ELEH (whom God makes distinguished), a Levite porter and musician. 1 Chr 15:18, 1 Chr 15:21.
EL'IPHAZ, OR ELI'PHAZ (God his strength). The son of Esau and Adah, and father of Teman. Gen 36:4, Gen 36:10-16; 1 Chr 1:35-36. One of Job's three friends. Job 2:11. He is called the Temanite; hence it has been inferred he was a descendant of the Teman mentioned above. His part in the discussions with Job is marked by dignity and ability. His theme is the unapproachable majesty and purity of God. Job 4:12-21; Job 15:12-16. See Job, Book of. ElIPH'ELEH (whom God makes distinguished), a Levite porter and musician. 1 Chr 15:18, 1 Chr 15:21.
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6 verses in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H0464
Now when Jobʼs three friends—Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite—heard about all this adversity that had come upon him, each of them came from his home, and they met together to go and sympathize with Job and comfort him.
Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:
Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:
Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:
After the LORD had spoken these words to Job, He said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is kindled against you and your two friends. For you have not spoken about Me accurately, as My servant Job has.
So Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite went and did as the LORD had told them; and the LORD accepted Jobʼs prayer.
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