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Why did the friends stop speaking?
Why did the friends stop speaking?
- Because they were at a stalemate
- Because Job was righteous in his own eyes (correct)
- Because they had nothing more to say to Job
- Because Job would no longer listen
From what tribal group was Elihu?
From what tribal group was Elihu?
- Buzite (correct)
- Shuite
- Temanite
- Midianite
Who was the father of Elihu?
Who was the father of Elihu?
- Serug
- Barakel (correct)
- Obed
- Eliphaz
What was the family of Elihu?
What was the family of Elihu?
Why was Elihu angry with Job?
Why was Elihu angry with Job?
Why was Elihu angry with the friends?
Why was Elihu angry with the friends?
Why did Elihu wait to speak?
Why did Elihu wait to speak?
What was Elihu's response when he saw the three friends had nothing more to say?
What was Elihu's response when he saw the three friends had nothing more to say?
How did Elihu identify himself?
How did Elihu identify himself?
What did Elihu not dare tell the friends earlier?
What did Elihu not dare tell the friends earlier?
What did Elihu think those advanced in years should teach?
What did Elihu think those advanced in years should teach?
What does Elihu say gives a person understanding?
What does Elihu say gives a person understanding?
What does Elihu say not only the aged understand?
What does Elihu say not only the aged understand?
Elihu calls them to listen so that he can tell them _______?
Elihu calls them to listen so that he can tell them _______?
To what did Elihu say he listened?
To what did Elihu say he listened?
What did Elihu say that the friends had not been able to do?
What did Elihu say that the friends had not been able to do?
What did Elihu say that the friends had not been able to do?
What did Elihu say that the friends had not been able to do?
What does Elihu tell the friends not to say?
What does Elihu tell the friends not to say?
What will Elihu not do?
What will Elihu not do?
Why does Elihu say he need not wait?
Why does Elihu say he need not wait?
With what is Elihu full?
With what is Elihu full?
What compels Elihu to speak?
What compels Elihu to speak?
What metaphor does Elihu use to envision how he sees himself?
What metaphor does Elihu use to envision how he sees himself?
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Study Notes
Elihu's Role in Job 32
- Friends stopped speaking to Job due to his self-righteousness.
- Elihu is introduced as a Buzite, son of Barakel from the family of Ram.
Elihu's Anger
- Elihu is angry with Job for justifying himself instead of God.
- He also expresses anger towards Job's friends for not being able to refute Job's claims.
Timing and Identity
- Elihu refrained from speaking initially because he was the youngest of the group.
- Upon observing the silence of the three friends, Elihu's anger was aroused and his spirit revived.
Wisdom and Understanding
- Elihu believes that age should impart wisdom and that understanding comes from the breath of the Almighty.
- He asserts that it is not only the aged who know what is right.
Elihu's Knowledge
- Elihu desires to share the knowledge he has garnered from observing their reasoning.
- He critiques the friends for failing to answer Job's arguments or prove him wrong.
Direct Address to Friends
- Elihu advises the friends not to claim Job is a wrongdoer and insists God should refute Job.
- He refuses to answer Job using the friends' arguments, highlighting his intention to speak with his own insights.
Elihu's Determination to Speak
- Elihu feels compelled to speak due to the failure of the friends and the silence that has fallen upon them.
- He likens himself to a wineskin ready to burst, indicating an abundance of words and thoughts needing expression.
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