Bible Chapter Summary
Job 32 Summary
Elihu's Wrath and First Speech
Elihu, a young man from the Buzite clan, becomes angry because Job justified himself over God and because the three friends offered no answer yet condemned Job. Elihu breaks his silence, declaring that he has understanding despite his youth and is constrained by the spirit within him to speak wisdom. He promises to answer Job honestly without flattery, assuring him that he acts without deceiving anyone.
Key themes
Key verses
Job 32:2
“Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God.”
Job 32:8
“But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.”
Job 32:18
“For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me.”
Job 32:22
“For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.”
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