Job 32:5

5 But when he saw that the three men had nothing more to say, his anger was aroused.

Job 32:5 in Other Translations

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

5 And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, he burned with anger.

5 But when he saw that they had no further reply, he spoke out angrily.

5 But when he saw that the three other men had exhausted their arguments, he exploded with pent-up anger.

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

5 When Elihu saw that the three men had no further responses, he became very angry.

5 But when he saw that the three men could not answer Job, he became angry.

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 He was also angry with the three friends, because they had found no way to refute Job, and yet had condemned him.

4 Now Elihu had waited before speaking to Job because they were older than he.

5 But when he saw that the three men had nothing more to say, his anger was aroused.

6 So Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite said: “I am young in years, and you are old; that is why I was fearful, not daring to tell you what I know.

7 I thought, ‘Age should speak; advanced years should teach wisdom.’