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NASB | Job 32:6 ¶ So Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite spoke out and said, "I am young in years and you are old; Therefore I was shy and afraid to tell you what I think. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Job 32:6 ¶ Then Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite said, "I am young, and you are aged; For that reason I was anxious and dared not tell you what I think. |
Bible Question:
I had Bible Study last night and the subject was the book of Job. My question was about Elihu?? In Chapters 33-37. Was Elihu a young man that thought he knew everything while making suggestions to Job? or was he a man that was encouraging Job to believe God know matter what? I would also like to know what happens to Elihu because towards the end of the Chapters 38-40, there is nothing else that speaks of Elihu, only of his other 2 friends and how God was asking them some questions? I was a little confused at this? Thanks |
Bible Answer: Greetings blessed2! :-) Here is a little information that I was able to gather on Elihu.. "ELIHU (whose God is he (Jehovah)). One of the interlocutors in the book of Job. [JOB, JOB, BOOK OF] He is described as the "son of Baerachel the Buzite." (1) "ELIHU whose God is he. (1.) "The son of Barachel, a Buzite" (Job 32:2), one of Job's friends. When the debate between Job and his friends is brought to a close, Elihu for the first time makes his appearance, and delivers his opinion on the points at issue (Job 32-37)." (2) "ELIHUA native of Buz, Ge 22:21, which was probably a city of Edom, Jer 25:23, perhaps Bozrah, Jer 49:7,8,13. He came to condole with Job in his calamities. Young, ardent, sagacious, and devout, he listened attentively to the discourses of Job and his three friends; and at length broke in, with profuse apologies, to set them all right, Job 32:1-22. His address to Job he blames for condemning him as a hypocrite, in their ignorance of the wonders of God’s providence. In several sentences he beautifully expresses his faith in the pardoning and restoring grace of God towards sinners, Job 33:23,24,27-30, passages in probably the oldest book of the Bible in the very spirit of the parable of the prodigal son." (3) As for the Book of Job as a whole... "1. SCRIPTURES Job; Ezek 14:14,20; Jas 5:11. 2. BIOGRAPHY Job came from the land of Uz in central Arabia. ... Job was spiritually mature, wealthy, successful with a large number of children when he was chosen by God as His representative for testing by Satan. He lost his wealth, health, children and having coped initially, suffered mentally. His wealth was restored, he had ten more children and lived for 140 years after the time of testing (Job 42:16), dying at a full age having seen four generations (Job 42:17). That Job is an historical figure is also shown by his example, being compared with Noah and Daniel in Ezek 14:14 and his being used as an example of patience in Jas 5:11. 3. EVALUATION The book of Job can be divided into three parts: the introduction (Chapters 1,2), the controversy (Chapters 3-42:6), the conclusion (Chapter 42:7-17). a) Job was a believer (Job 1:1) from Uz. He had ten children (Job 1:2) and was very rich (Job 1:3). b) Satan has an audience with God (Job 1:6-12) where Job is shown to be a great believer in the devil's world. c) Job in a very short period loses family and wealth (Job 1:13-19). d) He worships God and initially recognises that God is in control (Job 1:20-22). e) Satan now is allowed to take Job's health (Job 2:1-8). f) His wife suggests he curse God and commit suicide (Job 2:9) but he rejects this concept (Job 2:10). g) Three friends arrive, attempt to comfort him and sit in silence for seven days considering Job's situation (Job 2:11-13). h) The controversy comprises Job's complaint and discussions between Job and his three friends (Job 3-31) with his friends suggesting that Job's suffering is the evidence of guilt and they request that Job repent. Job denies this and complains that his friends are aggravating the situation by false charges. i) Elihu states that afflictions are meant for the good of the sufferer and criticises Job for justifying himself rather than God (Job 32-37). j) The controversy ends by approaching God illustrating God's power and wisdom (Job 38-41). k) Job confirms his obedience to God (Job 42:1-6). l) Job now receives great wealth, children and long life, seeing his family to the fourth generation (Job 42:7-17). He is blessed with three daughters: Jemima - dove, Kezia fragrance, and Keren-happuch - flashes of glory (Job 42:14). 4. PRINCIPLES a) Not all suffering occurs as a result of sin in our lives. All suffering is for our benefit. b) Our prosperity is in the hand of the Lord. c) Satan has access to God who will permit Satan to do certain things. God, however, is in total control (Lk 12:4-7). d) God provides everything for the believer (Ps 23). e) In times of suffering, stability depends on knowledge of God's Word, and its application to our lives (Ps 119:105-112). f) You cannot apply what you do not know (Heb 5:13,14). g) Suffering motivates a Christian who grows spiritually under suffering conditions (1Pet 1:6-8). h) Suffering is divided by periods of spiritual prosperity (2Cor 12:7- 10). i) When controlled by the Spirit (Jemima) we are spiritually fragrant (Kezia) and portray the character of Christ in our lives (Keren-happach) (Gal 2:20; 5:22,23)." (4) Blessings to you, Makarios (1) Smith's Bible Dictionary (2) Easton's Bible Dictionary (3) American Tract Society Bible Dictionary (4) Evangelical Bible College of Western Australia Bible topics |
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