Elihu

Elihu

Father

Barachel

• אֱלִיהוּ·Elihu

Includes 42 verses that refer to Elihu without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

1. Job 32:2
   This kindled the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram. He burned with anger against Job for justifying himself rather than God,
2. Job 32:3Referred to, not named
   …and he burned with anger against Job’s three friends because they had failed to refute Job, and yet had condemned him.
3. Job 32:4
   Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were older than he.
4. Job 32:5
   But when he saw that the three men had no further reply, his anger was kindled.
5. Job 32:6
   So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite declared: “I am young in years, while you are old; that is why I was timid and afraid to tell you what I know.
6. Job 32:7Referred to, not named
   I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom.
7. Job 32:10Referred to, not named
   Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; I too will declare what I know.’
8. Job 32:11Referred to, not named
   Indeed, I waited while you spoke; I listened to your reasoning; as you searched for words,
9. Job 32:12Referred to, not named
   I paid you full attention. But no one proved Job wrong; not one of you rebutted his arguments.
10. Job 32:14Referred to, not named
    But Job has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments.
11. Job 32:16Referred to, not named
    Must I wait, now that they are silent, now that they stand and no longer reply?
12. Job 32:17Referred to, not named
    I too will answer; yes, I will declare what I know.
13. Job 32:18Referred to, not named
    For I am full of words, and my spirit within me compels me.
14. Job 32:19Referred to, not named
    Behold, my belly is like unvented wine; it is about to burst like a new wineskin.
15. Job 32:20Referred to, not named
    I must speak and find relief; I must open my lips and respond.
16. Job 32:21Referred to, not named
    I will be partial to no one, nor will I flatter any man.
17. Job 32:22Referred to, not named
    For I do not know how to flatter, or my Maker would remove me in an instant.
18. Job 33:1Referred to, not named
    “But now, O Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words.
19. Job 33:2Referred to, not named
    Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue.
20. Job 33:3Referred to, not named
    My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.
21. Job 33:4Referred to, not named
    The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.
22. Job 33:5Referred to, not named
    Refute me if you can; prepare your case and confront me.
23. Job 33:6Referred to, not named
    I am just like you before God; I was also formed from clay.
24. Job 33:7Referred to, not named
    Surely no fear of me should terrify you; nor will my hand be heavy upon you.
25. Job 33:8Referred to, not named
    Surely you have spoken in my hearing, and I have heard these very words:
26. Job 33:12Referred to, not named
    Behold, you are not right in this matter. I will answer you, for God is greater than man.
27. Job 33:31Referred to, not named
    Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.
28. Job 33:32Referred to, not named
    But if you have something to say, answer me; speak up, for I would like to vindicate you.
29. Job 33:33Referred to, not named
    But if not, then listen to me; be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.”
30. Job 34:1
    Then Elihu continued:
31. Job 34:2Referred to, not named
    “Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning.
32. Job 34:4Referred to, not named
    Let us choose for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good.
33. Job 34:10Referred to, not named
    Therefore listen to me, O men of understanding. Far be it from God to do wrong, and from the Almighty to act unjustly.
34. Job 34:16Referred to, not named
    If you have understanding, hear this; listen to my words.
35. Job 34:33Referred to, not named
    Should God repay you on your own terms when you have disavowed Him? You must choose, not I; so tell me what you know.
36. Job 34:34Referred to, not named
    Men of understanding will declare to me, and the wise men who hear me will say:
37. Job 34:37Referred to, not named
    For he adds rebellion to his sin; he claps his hands among us and multiplies his words against God.”
38. Job 35:1
    And Elihu went on to say:
39. Job 35:4Referred to, not named
    I will reply to you and to your friends as well.
40. Job 36:1
    And Elihu continued:
41. Job 36:2Referred to, not named
    “Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said on God’s behalf.
42. Job 36:3Referred to, not named
    I get my knowledge from afar, and I will ascribe justice to my Maker.
43. Job 36:4Referred to, not named
    For truly my words are free of falsehood; one perfect in knowledge is with you.
44. Job 36:26Referred to, not named
    Indeed, God is great—beyond our knowledge; the number of His years is unsearchable.
45. Job 37:1Referred to, not named
    “At this my heart also pounds and leaps from its place.
46. Job 37:5Referred to, not named
    God thunders wondrously with His voice; He does great things we cannot comprehend.
47. Job 37:19Referred to, not named
    Teach us what we should say to Him; we cannot draw up our case because of our darkness.
48. Job 37:20Referred to, not named
    Should He be told that I want to speak? Would a man ask to be swallowed up?
49. Job 37:23Referred to, not named
    The Almighty is beyond our reach; He is exalted in power! In His justice and great righteousness He does not oppress.