Job 32:10

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 32:6-14

Elihu here appears to have been, I. A man of great modesty and humility. Though a young man, and a man of abilities, yet not pert, and confident, and assuming: his face shone, and, like Moses, he did not know it, which made it shine so much the brighter. Let it be observed by all, especially by young people, as worthy their imitation, 1. What a diffidence he had of himself and of his own judgment (Job 32:6): ?I am young, and therefore I was afraid, and durst not show you my opinion, for fear I... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 32:10

Therefore I said, hearken to me ,.... Thou O Job, and every one of you his friends, for the word is singular; though I am but a young man, yet if I have the Spirit of God, and am under the inspiration of the Almighty, I may be able to say something to you worth your hearing: I also will show mine opinion ; for though for a while he was timorous and fearful of doing it, lest he should mistake and expose himself, yet having duly weighed and considered the above things, he was determined to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 32:1-22

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 32:1-22

The voice of juvenile self-confidence. We now approach the solution of the mystery, the untying of the knot, the end of the controversy. Job's three friends have failed to convince Job that he is suffering the wellmented consequences of evil-doing; and he has failed to convince them of his integrity. Now a younger friend speaks with kindled wrath because the three friends "had found no answer." He speaks with the undue confidence of youth; but he weaves many words of truth and wisdom into... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 32:6-22

The speech of Elihu now begins. In the present chapter, after a short apologetic exordium, excusing his youth ( Job 32:6-9 ), he addresses himself exclusively to Job's friends. He has listened attentively to them, and weighed their words (verses 11, 12). but has found nothing in them that confuted Job. They had not "found wisdom"—they had not "vanquished Job"—at the last they had been "amazed, and had not had a word more to say" (verses 13-16). Elihu, therefore, will supply their deficiency;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 32:6-22

The apology of Elihu. I. THE REASONS OF HIS PREVIOUS RETICENCE . Elihu had been an earnest listener to the controversy Job waged with his three friends, "waiting for Job with words" (verse 4), i.e. eager to pour out in speech the arguments that trembled on his lips; and now he declares that two things had restrained him from joining earlier in the discussion. 1 . A modest respect for their superior age. He was but a young man (literally, "few of years"), while they were... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Job 32:10

Therefore I said, Hearken to me . Elihu evidently claims, not exactly what is ordinarily understood by inspiration, but that his spirit, is divinely enlightened, and that therefore he is more competent to take part in the controversy that has been raised than many of the aged. I also will show mine opinion . "I also," or "even I"— i.e. I, young as I am, "will show my opinion," or "utter what I know on the subject." Elihu does not speak of his convictions as mere "opinions," but claims to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Job 32:9-10

Job 32:9-10. Great men are not always wise That is, men of eminence for age, or learning, or dignity and power, such as Job’s three friends seem to have been; neither do the aged (always) understand judgment What is just and right; or the judgment of God, and the methods and reasons of his administrations. Therefore I said Within myself, and I now say it with my mouth; Hearken to me Thou Job especially, who art more nearly concerned, and thy friends with thee. I also will show my... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Job 32:1-22

32:1-37:24ELIHU’S ARGUMENTSReasons why Elihu must speak (32:1-22)People came for various reasons to see Job. Many were merely curious, wanting to see the former leading judge, honoured citizen and respected wise man who was now decaying at the city garbage dump. Some came to mock, others to listen to the debate. Among this latter group was an intelligent young man named Elihu.As the debate progressed, Elihu grew restless and angry. He was angry at Job for his self-righteous assertions, and... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Job 32:10

10. Rather, "I say." opinion—rather, "knowledge." read more

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