Job 32:5

5 When Elihu saw that there had been no response in the speeches of the three men, he became very angry.

Job 32:5 Meaning and Commentary

Job 32:5

When Elihu saw that [there was] no answer in the mouth of
[these] three men
That could be called an answer; nay, when he perceived they were quite nonplussed and silenced, though men of years and experience, and reputed wise and knowing:

then his wrath was kindled;
his spirit was stirred up; his heart was hot within him; he burned with anger against those men; he was all on fire, as it were, and wanted to vent his resentment.

Job 32:5 In-Context

3 He was also angry with his three friends because they hadn't found an answer but nevertheless thought Job wicked.
4 Elihu had waited while Job spoke, for they were older than he.
5 When Elihu saw that there had been no response in the speeches of the three men, he became very angry.
6 Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite said: I'm young and you're old, so I held back, afraid to express my opinion to you.
7 I thought, Let days speak; let multiple years make wisdom known.
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