Job 4:1-27

1. Eliphaz’s first speech chs. 4-5

Eliphaz’s first speech has a symmetrical introverted (chiastic) structure that emphasizes the central section.

"A Opening remark (Job 4:2)

B Exhortation (Job 4:3-6)

C God’s dealings with men (Job 4:7-11)

D The revelation of truth (Job 4:12-21)

C’ God’s dealings with men (Job 5:1-16)

B’ Exhortation (Job 5:17-26)

A’ Closing remark (Job 5:27)" [Note: Andersen, p. 111.]