Job 32:5

5 But when Elihu saw that the three men had nothing more to say, he became very angry.

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 was also angry with Job's three friends who had no answer to show that Job was wrong, yet continued to blame him.

4 Elihu had waited before speaking to Job, because the three friends were older than he was.

5 But when Elihu saw that the three men had nothing more to say, he became very angry.

6 So Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite said this: "I am young, and you are old. That is why I was afraid to tell you what I know.

7 I thought, 'Older people should speak, and those who have lived many years should teach wisdom.'