Job 33:32

32 If you have anything to say, answer me. Speak up. I want to help you be cleared of all charges.

Job 33:32 Meaning and Commentary

Job 33:32

If thou hast anything to say, answer me
Any thing to object to what he had delivered, or any answer to return to what he had charged him with:

speak, for I desire to justify thee.
Elihu was a fair antagonist, and gave free liberty, time and space, to make whatsoever reply he thought fit, and which he should patiently and attentively hear: his view was not victory, but that truth might come out, and take place and prevail, having nothing more at heart than Job's good; and could wish it would appear that he was in all respects a just man, and even in that in which he thought he was not just; but could he fairly acquit himself it would be a pleasure to him.

Job 33:32 In-Context

30 He wants to stop people from going down into the grave. Then the light that leads to life will shine on them.

31 "Pay attention, Job! Listen to me! Be quiet so I can speak.

32 If you have anything to say, answer me. Speak up. I want to help you be cleared of all charges.

33 But if you don't have anything to say, listen to me. Be quiet so I can teach you how to be wise."