Job Chapter 35 Flashcard Quiz

Questions and Answers

What does Elihu accuse Job of saying (Job 35:2)?

What good is it to be blameless (correct)

Why has God attacked me

I am in the right, not God (correct)

I am innocent and yet I am punished (correct)

What does Elihu accuse Job of asking God (Job 35:3)?

What have I done wrong

Why am I being beaten (correct)

When will this suffering end (correct)

What do I gain by not sinning (correct)

What does Elihu tell Job to look at (Job 35:5)?

The mountains

The heavens (correct)

The sea

The land

What does Elihu ask Job (Job 35:6)?

Why don't you turn back to God Signup and view all the answers

What does Elihu ask Job (Job 35:7)?

If you are righteous, what do you give to God Signup and view all the answers

What does Elihu say Job's wickedness affects (Job 35:8)?

The poor and needy Signup and view all the answers

When do people cry out (Job 35:9)?

Under a load of oppression Signup and view all the answers

From what does Elihu say people plead for relief (Job 35:9)?

The threshing wheels of the oppressors Signup and view all the answers

What does Elihu say God gives in the night (Job 35:10)?

Songs Signup and view all the answers

What does Elihu say no one asks (Job 35:10)?

Where is God my Maker Signup and view all the answers

Elihu says God teach humans wisdom making us wiser than what type of animals (Job 35:11)?

Birds Signup and view all the answers

Why does Elihu say God does not answer when people cry out (Job 35:12)?

Because he knows their thoughts before they cry out Signup and view all the answers

What does Elihu say God does not listen to (Job 35:13)?

The calls to prayer of evildoers Signup and view all the answers

Why does Elihu say that God will not listen to Job (Job 35:14)?

When Job says God's punishment is not just Signup and view all the answers

Why does Elihu say that God will not listen to Job (Job 35:15)?

When Job vindicates himself Signup and view all the answers

What does Elihu claim Job says God does not take notice of (Job 35:15)?

Evil Signup and view all the answers

With what does Elihu accuse Job of opening his mouth (Job 35:16)?

Empty talk Signup and view all the answers

Without what does Elihu accuse Job of multiplying words (Job 35:16)?

Knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Elihu's Accusations Against Job

Elihu accuses Job of claiming righteousness over God (Job 35:2).
Job questions the benefit of remaining blameless, implying a sense of injustice (Job 35:3).

Observations and Questions by Elihu

Elihu advises Job to observe the heavens as a means of reflection (Job 35:5).
He questions how Job's sins impact God, emphasizing God's transcendence (Job 35:6).
Elihu highlights that righteousness does not enrich God, while wickedness affects others (Job 35:7, 35:8).

Human Suffering and Pleas for Help

People cry out under oppression, indicating the weight of their suffering (Job 35:9).
Relief is sought from powerful oppressors, stressing the human condition (Job 35:9).

Divine Communication and Wisdom

Elihu notes that God provides songs during the night, suggesting comfort amidst distress (Job 35:10).
Many fail to seek God actively, highlighting spiritual negligence (Job 35:10).

God’s Indifference to the Wicked

Elihu asserts that God does not respond due to the arrogance of the wicked, underlining divine justice (Job 35:12).
Empty pleas from the wicked go unheard by God, reinforcing the need for genuine repentance (Job 35:13).

Job's Misunderstandings and Claims

Elihu states that God ignores Job's claims of invisibility, indicating Job's spiritual blindness (Job 35:14).
Job's assertion that God's anger is ineffective diminishes the seriousness of divine correction (Job 35:15).

Job's Communication Style

Elihu critiques Job's speech as empty and void of true knowledge, suggesting a lack of insight in his arguments (Job 35:16).
He implies that Job's words are abundant without a foundation of wisdom, referencing the necessity of understanding (Job 35:16).

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Test your knowledge of Elihu's accusations against Job in Chapter 35 of the Book of Job. This quiz utilizes multiple-choice questions to explore the key themes and messages in the scripture. Perfect for students and enthusiasts of biblical studies.