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Eliphaz

Eliphaz the Temanite was one of Job's three friends who came to comfort him during his affliction.

The name Eliphaz means “the endeavor of God”

MalePatriarchs eraOld Testament1 book68 verses

Summary

A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Job 2:11; only referred to as Eliphaz (אֱלִיפַז).

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Eliphaz

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Includes 62 verses that refer to Eliphaz without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

  1. Job 2:11
    Now when Job’s three friends—Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite—heard about all this adversity that had come upon him, each of them came from his home, and they met together to go and sympathize with Job and comfort him.
  2. Job 2:12Referred to, not named
    When they lifted up their eyes from afar, they could barely recognize Job. They began to weep aloud, and each man tore his robe and threw dust in the air over his head.
  3. Job 2:13Referred to, not named
    Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and seven nights, but no one spoke a word to him because they saw how intense his suffering was.
  4. Job 4:1
    Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:
  5. Job 4:8Referred to, not named
    As I have observed, those who plow iniquity and those who sow trouble reap the same.
  6. Job 4:12Referred to, not named
    Now a word came to me secretly; my ears caught a whisper of it.
  7. Job 4:14Referred to, not named
    …fear and trembling came over me and made all my bones shudder.
  8. Job 4:15Referred to, not named
    Then a spirit glided past my face, and the hair on my body bristled.
  9. Job 4:16Referred to, not named
    It stood still, but I could not discern its appearance; a form loomed before my eyes, and I heard a whispering voice:
  10. Job 5:3Referred to, not named
    I have seen a fool taking root, but suddenly his house was cursed.
  11. Job 5:8Referred to, not named
    However, if I were you, I would appeal to God and lay my cause before Him—
  12. Job 5:27Referred to, not named
    Indeed, we have investigated, and it is true! So hear it and know for yourself.”
  13. Job 6:21Referred to, not named
    For now you are of no help; you see terror, and you are afraid.
  14. Job 6:22Referred to, not named
    Have I ever said, ‘Give me something; offer me a bribe from your wealth;
  15. Job 6:23Referred to, not named
    …deliver me from the hand of the enemy; redeem me from the grasp of the ruthless’?
  16. Job 6:24Referred to, not named
    Teach me, and I will be silent. Help me understand how I have erred.
  17. Job 6:25Referred to, not named
    How painful are honest words! But what does your argument prove?
  18. Job 6:26Referred to, not named
    Do you intend to correct my words, and treat as wind my cry of despair?
  19. Job 6:27Referred to, not named
    You would even cast lots for an orphan and barter away your friend.
  20. Job 6:28Referred to, not named
    But now, please look at me. Would I lie to your face?
  21. Job 6:29Referred to, not named
    Reconsider; do not be unjust. Reconsider, for my righteousness is at stake.
  22. Job 12:2Referred to, not named
    “Truly then you are the people with whom wisdom itself will die!
  23. Job 12:3Referred to, not named
    But I also have a mind; I am not inferior to you. Who does not know such things as these?
  24. Job 13:2Referred to, not named
    What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you.
  25. Job 13:4Referred to, not named
    You, however, smear with lies; you are all worthless physicians.
  26. Job 13:5Referred to, not named
    If only you would remain silent; for that would be your wisdom!
  27. Job 13:6Referred to, not named
    Hear now my argument, and listen to the plea of my lips.
  28. Job 13:7Referred to, not named
    Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him?
  29. Job 13:8Referred to, not named
    Would you show Him partiality or argue in His defense?
  30. Job 13:9Referred to, not named
    Would it be well when He examined you? Could you deceive Him as you would deceive a man?
  31. Job 13:10Referred to, not named
    Surely He would rebuke you if you secretly showed partiality.
  32. Job 13:11Referred to, not named
    Would His majesty not terrify you? Would the dread of Him not fall upon you?
  33. Job 13:12Referred to, not named
    Your maxims are proverbs of ashes; your defenses are defenses of clay.
  34. Job 13:13Referred to, not named
    Be silent, and I will speak. Then let come to me what may.
  35. Job 13:17Referred to, not named
    Listen carefully to my words; let my declaration ring in your ears.
  36. Job 15:1
    Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:
  37. Job 15:6Referred to, not named
    Your own mouth, not mine, condemns you; your own lips testify against you.
  38. Job 15:9Referred to, not named
    What do you know that we do not? What do you understand that is not clear to us?
  39. Job 15:10Referred to, not named
    Both the gray-haired and the aged are on our side—men much older than your father.
  40. Job 15:17Referred to, not named
    Listen to me and I will inform you. I will describe what I have seen,
  41. Job 16:2Referred to, not named
    “I have heard many things like these; miserable comforters are you all.
  42. Job 16:3Referred to, not named
    Is there no end to your long-winded speeches? What provokes you to continue testifying?
  43. Job 16:4Referred to, not named
    I could also speak like you if you were in my place; I could heap up words against you and shake my head at you.
  44. Job 16:5Referred to, not named
    But I would encourage you with my mouth, and the consolation of my lips would bring relief.
  45. Job 17:4Referred to, not named
    You have closed their minds to understanding; therefore You will not exalt them.
  46. Job 17:10Referred to, not named
    But come back and try again, all of you. For I will not find a wise man among you.
  47. Job 17:12Referred to, not named
    They have turned night into day, making light seem near in the face of darkness.
  48. Job 18:3Referred to, not named
    Why are we regarded as cattle, as stupid in your sight?
  49. Job 19:2Referred to, not named
    “How long will you torment me and crush me with your words?
  50. Job 19:3Referred to, not named
    Ten times now you have reproached me; you shamelessly mistreat me.
  51. Job 19:5Referred to, not named
    If indeed you would exalt yourselves above me and use my disgrace against me,
  52. Job 19:6Referred to, not named
    …then understand that it is God who has wronged me and drawn His net around me.
  53. Job 21:2Referred to, not named
    “Listen carefully to my words; let this be your consolation to me.
  54. Job 21:3Referred to, not named
    Bear with me while I speak; then, after I have spoken, you may go on mocking.
  55. Job 21:5Referred to, not named
    Look at me and be appalled; put your hand over your mouth.
  56. Job 21:27Referred to, not named
    Behold, I know your thoughts full well, the schemes by which you would wrong me.
  57. Job 21:28Referred to, not named
    For you say, ‘Where now is the nobleman’s house, and where are the tents in which the wicked dwell?’
  58. Job 21:29Referred to, not named
    Have you never asked those who travel the roads? Do you not accept their reports?
  59. Job 21:34Referred to, not named
    So how can you comfort me with empty words? For your answers remain full of falsehood.”
  60. Job 22:1
    Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied:
  61. Job 22:18Referred to, not named
    But it was He who filled their houses with good things; so I stay far from the counsel of the wicked.
  62. Job 27:5Referred to, not named
    I will never say that you are right; I will maintain my integrity until I die.
  63. Job 27:11Referred to, not named
    I will instruct you in the power of God. I will not conceal the ways of the Almighty.
  64. Job 27:12Referred to, not named
    Surely all of you have seen it for yourselves. Why then do you keep up this empty talk?
  65. Job 32:1Referred to, not named
    So these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
  66. Job 42:7
    After the LORD had spoken these words to Job, He said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is kindled against you and your two friends. For you have not spoken about Me accurately, as My servant Job has.
  67. Job 42:8Referred to, not named
    So now, take seven bulls and seven rams, go to My servant Job, and sacrifice a burnt offering for yourselves. Then My servant Job will pray for you, for I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. For you have not spoken accurately about Me, as My servant Job has.”
  68. Job 42:9
    So Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite went and did as the LORD had told them; and the LORD accepted Job’s prayer.