If thou hast anything to say, answer me . Nevertheless, i.e; if there is really anything that thou wouldst fain urge on thine own behalf at this point, speak —I am ready to hear— for I dare to justify thee; i.e. "I am anxious, if possible, or so far as possible, to defend and justify thy conduct." Then, probably, Elihu made a pause, to allow of Job's speaking; but, as the patriarch kept silence, he continued. read more
If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom . Elihu is certainly quite sufficiently impressed with the sense of his intellectual capacity. Job's silence may have been meant as a sort of tacit rebuke to him. Considering his youth ( Job 32:6 ), there is something of arrogance in the whole tone of his address, and especially in his notion that he could "teach Job wisdom . " It is significant that neither now, when expressly invited to reply, nor at any... read more
Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me ... - Elihu designs to intimate that he had much more to say which demanded close attention. He begged, therefore, that Job would hear him patiently through. read more
If thou hast anything to say, answer me - In the previous verse, Elihu had asked that Job would hear all that he had to say. Yet here, in view of what he had said, he asks of him that if there were any thing from which he dissented, he would now express his dissent. We may suppose that he paused at this part of his speech, and as what he had said related particularly to Job, he felt that it was proper that he should have an opportunity to reply.For I desire to justify thee - I would do you... read more
If not, hearken unto me ... - If nothing has been said from which you dissent, then listen to me, and I will explain further the perplexing subject which has excited so much discussion. These remarks of Elihu imply great confidence in the truth of what he had to say, but they are not arrogant and disrespectful. He treats Job with the utmost deference; is willing to hear all that could be said in opposition to his own views, and is desirous of not wounding his feelings or doing injustice to his... read more
Job 33:31-33. Mark well, O Job Consider what I have already said, for it very much concerns thee; hearken unto me; hold thy peace Attend to what I have further to say to thee with patience and silence. If thou hast any thing to say For thy own justification, or in answer to the charge I have already brought against thee; speak, for I desire to justify thee Namely, as far as may consist with truth and justice. I do not speak with an evil design, or as one resolved to condemn thee... read more
Elihu accuses Job (33:1-33)Turning now to Job, Elihu gives the assurance that he speaks with sincerity and with respect for the God who created him (33:1-4). He also speaks as one who is on a level of equality with Job (5-7).To begin with Elihu recalls Job’s claim to be innocent and Job’s accusation that God has treated him as if he were guilty (8-11). Elihu is shocked that a person could make such an accusation against God, and boldly rebukes Job (12-13). He suggests that if Job were quiet for... read more
32. justify—to do thee justice; and, if I can, consistently with it, to declare thee innocent. At Job 33:33 Elihu pauses for a reply; then proceeds in Job 33:33- :. read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Job 33:31
Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me ; i.e. "Mark well what I say. Note it, and lay it up in thy heart." Hold thy peace, and I will speak. It may be conjectured that Job at this point showed some inclination to break silence and answer Elihu. But Elihu thought that he had a great deal more to say, which was of importance, and wished not to be interrupted. He therefore checked Job's utterance. Then, fearing lest he had gone too far, he made the concession of the next verse. read more