Job 32:5

5 But he saw that the three men didn't have anything more to say. So he burned with anger.

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 Elihu's anger also burned against Job's three friends. They hadn't found any way to prove that Job was wrong. But they still said he was guilty.

4 Elihu had waited before he spoke to Job. That's because the others were older than he was.

5 But he saw that the three men didn't have anything more to say. So he burned with anger.

6 Elihu the Buzite, the son of Barakel, said, "I'm young, and you are old. So I was afraid to tell you what I know.

7 I thought, 'Those who are older should speak first. Those who have lived for many years should teach people how to be wise.'