Job 32
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6–9 Though he was upset, Elihu spoke with a different spirit. Yes, he displayed the overconfidence of youth and was even more long-winded than the three friends, but he added something new and important to the debate—as we shall see.
Elihu was convinced that the spirit in a man—that is, the Holy Spirit—had given him (Elihu) understanding (verses 8–9). Not only the old had wisdom; the young also could have God-given wisdom. Therefore, Elihu felt equipped to show both Job and his friends where their arguments had been lacking.68
10–14 But unlike Job's three friends, Elihu did not resort to attacking Job's character; he did not accuse Job falsely. Perhaps this was the reason God did not rebuke Elihu at the end of the book when He rebuked the other three for not speaking “what is right” (Job 42:7).
15–22 Elihu was sincere in what he said; he resolved to speak what he thought was true and not what he thought would please or flatter his listeners (verse 21). God shows no favoritism (Romans 2:11; Ephesians 6:9), and therefore neither would Elihu.