Job 32:5

5 But when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.

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 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.

4 Now Elihu had waited until Job had spoken because they were all elder than he.

5 But when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.

6 And Elihu, the son of Barachel, the Buzite, answered and said, I am younger, and ye are older; therefore, I was afraid, and I feared to declare unto you my opinion.

7 I said, Days shall speak, and the multitude of years shall declare wisdom.