Job 36:1

1 Here Elihu took a deep breath, but kept going:

Job 36:1 Meaning and Commentary

Job 36:1

Elihu also proceeded, and said.
] Or "added" F6 what follows to his former discourses; pausing a while to see whether Job would make any reply to what he had already said; but perceiving he had no inclination to do it, and having more upon his mind to deliver, went on with his discourse.


FOOTNOTES:

F6 (Poyw) "et addidit", Pagninus, Montanus, Cocceius, Mercerus, Michaelis.

Job 36:1 In-Context

1 Here Elihu took a deep breath, but kept going:
2 "Stay with me a little longer. I'll convince you. There's still more to be said on God's side.
3 I learned all this firsthand from the Source; everything I know about justice I owe to my Maker himself.
4 Trust me, I'm giving you undiluted truth; believe me, I know these things inside and out.
5 "It's true that God is all-powerful, but he doesn't bully innocent people.
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