Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
The verse opens Elihu's argument and reproof to Job, which forms the third major division of the book, coming at the start of his speech after Job's argument with his friends. It stands after Job's dispute and persistent self-justification provoked by the false accusations of his three friends, and before the Lord speaks on Job's behalf and for the benefit of those who would come afterward. Having affirmed that the spirit in a person and the Almighty's inspiration give understanding, Elihu asks for a hearing as he offers his own opinion.
Elihu speaks as a younger man convinced that his superior wisdom can correct Job. His discourse is admirable. It follows much the same line as the other friends.
It receives no answer and does little to help Job.
The verse opens Elihu's argument and reproof to Job, which forms the third major division of the book, coming at the start of his speech after Job's argument with his friends.
It stands after Job's dispute and persistent self-justification provoked by the false accusations of his three friends, and before the Lord speaks on Job's behalf and for the benefit of those who would come afterward.
Having affirmed that the spirit in a person and the Almighty's inspiration give understanding, Elihu asks for a hearing as he offers his own opinion.
Elihu speaks as a younger man convinced that his superior wisdom can correct Job.
His discourse is admirable.
It follows much the same line as the other friends.
It receives no answer and does little to help Job.