1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So these three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- ceased H7673 (שָׁבַת) — to repose, i.e. desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)
- to answer H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- Job H347 (אִיּוֹב) — Ijob, the patriarch famous for his patience
- righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- in his own eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
2 Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then was kindled H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
- the wrath H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- of Elihu H453 (אֱלִיהוּ) — Elihu, the name of one of Job's friends, and of three Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Barachel H1292 (בָּרַכְאֵל) — Barakel, the father of one of Job's friends
- the Buzite H940 (בּוּזִי) — a Buzite or descendant of Buz
- of the kindred H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
- of Ram H7410 (רָם) — Ram, the name of an Arabian and of an Israelite
- against Job H347 (אִיּוֹב) — Ijob, the patriarch famous for his patience
- was his wrath H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- kindled H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
- because he justified H6663 (צָדַק) — to be (causatively, make) right (in a moral or forensic sense)
- himself H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- rather than God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
3 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Also against his three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- friends H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- was his wrath H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- kindled H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
- because they had found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- no answer H4617 (מַעֲנֶה) — a reply (favorable or contradictory)
- had condemned H7561 (רָשַׁע) — to be (causatively, do or declare) wrong; by implication, to disturb, violate
- Job H347 (אִיּוֹב) — Ijob, the patriarch famous for his patience
4 Now Elihu had waited to speak unto Job, because they were elder than he.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now Elihu H453 (אֱלִיהוּ) — Elihu, the name of one of Job's friends, and of three Israelites
- had waited H2442 (חָכָה) — properly, to adhere to; hence, to await
- till Job H347 (אִיּוֹב) — Ijob, the patriarch famous for his patience
- had spoken H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- elder H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- elder H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
5 And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When Elihu H453 (אֱלִיהוּ) — Elihu, the name of one of Job's friends, and of three Israelites
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- no answer H4617 (מַעֲנֶה) — a reply (favorable or contradictory)
- in the mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- then his wrath H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- was kindled H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
6 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; Wherefore I held back, and durst not show you mine opinion.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Elihu H453 (אֱלִיהוּ) — Elihu, the name of one of Job's friends, and of three Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Barachel H1292 (בָּרַכְאֵל) — Barakel, the father of one of Job's friends
- the Buzite H940 (בּוּזִי) — a Buzite or descendant of Buz
- answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- young H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- young H6810 (צָעִיר) — little; (in number) few; (in age) young, (in value) ignoble
- very old H3453 (יָשִׁישׁ) — an old man
- wherefore I was afraid H2119 (זָחַל) — to crawl; by implication, to fear
- and durst H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- not shew H2331 (חָוָה) — properly, to live; by implication (intensively) to declare or show
- you mine opinion H1843 (דֵּעַ) — knowledge
7 I said, Days should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- should speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- and multitude H7230 (רֹב) — abundance (in any respect)
- of years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- should teach H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
8 But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But H403 (אָכֵן) — firmly; figuratively, surely; also (adversative) but
- a spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- in man H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- and the inspiration H5397 (נְשָׁמָה) — a puff, i.e. wind, angry or vital breath, divine inspiration, intellect. or (concretely) an animal
- of the Almighty H7706 (שַׁדַּי) — the Almighty
- giveth them understanding H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
9 It is not the great that are wise, Nor the aged that understand justice.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Great men H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- wise H2449 (חָכַם) — to be wise (in mind, word or act)
- neither do the aged H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- understand H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore I said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- to me; I also will shew H2331 (חָוָה) — properly, to live; by implication (intensively) to declare or show
- mine opinion H1843 (דֵּעַ) — knowledge
11 Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasonings, Whilst ye searched out what to say.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, I waited H3176 (יָחַל) — to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope
- for your words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- I gave ear H238 (אָזַן) — to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e. (by implication) to listen
- to your reasons H8394 (תָּבוּן) — intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
- whilst ye searched out H2713 (חָקַר) — properly, to penetrate; hence, to examine intimately
- what to say H4405 (מִלָּה) — a word; collectively, a discourse; figuratively, a topic
12 Yea, I attended unto you, And, behold, there was none that convinced Job, Or that answered his words, among you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yea, I attended H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- none of you that convinced H3198 (יָכַח) — to be right (i.e. correct); reciprocal, to argue; causatively, to decide, justify or convict
- Job H347 (אִיּוֹב) — Ijob, the patriarch famous for his patience
- that answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- his words H561 (אֵמֶר) — something said
13 Beware lest ye say, We have found wisdom; God may vanquish him, not man:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Lest ye should say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- We have found out H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- thrusteth him down H5086 (נָדַף) — to shove asunder, i.e. disperse
- not man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
14 For he hath not directed his words against me; Neither will I answer him with your speeches.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now he hath not directed H6186 (עָרַךְ) — to set in a row, i.e. arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications)
- words H4405 (מִלָּה) — a word; collectively, a discourse; figuratively, a topic
- against me: neither will I answer H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- him with your speeches H561 (אֵמֶר) — something said
15 They are amazed, they answer no more: They have not a word to say.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They were amazed H2865 (חָתַת) — properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear
- they answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- no more: they left off H6275 (עָתַק) — to remove (intransitive or transitive) figuratively, to grow old; specifically, to transcribe
- speaking H4405 (מִלָּה) — a word; collectively, a discourse; figuratively, a topic
16 And shall I wait, because they speak not, Because they stand still, and answer no more?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When I had waited H3176 (יָחַל) — to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope
- for they spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- not, but stood still H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
17 I also will answer my part, I also will show mine opinion.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will answer H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- also my part H2506 (חֵלֶק) — properly, smoothness (of the tongue); also an allotment
- I also will shew H2331 (חָוָה) — properly, to live; by implication (intensively) to declare or show
- mine opinion H1843 (דֵּעַ) — knowledge
18 For I am full of words; The spirit within me constraineth me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For I am full H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- of matter H4405 (מִלָּה) — a word; collectively, a discourse; figuratively, a topic
- the spirit H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- within H990 (בֶּטֶן) — the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything
- me constraineth H6693 (צוּק) — to compress, i.e. (figuratively) oppress, distress
19 Behold, my breast is as wine which hath no vent; Like new wine-skins it is ready to burst.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, my belly H990 (בֶּטֶן) — the belly, especially the womb; also the bosom or body of anything
- as wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
- hath no vent H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
- it is ready to burst H1234 (בָּקַע) — to cleave; generally, to rend, break, rip or open
- like new H2319 (חָדָשׁ) — new
- bottles H178 (אוֹב) — properly, a mumble, i.e. a water-skin (from its hollow sound); hence a necromancer (ventriloquist, as from a jar)
20 I will speak, that I may be refreshed; I will open my lips and answer.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- that I may be refreshed H7304 (רָוַח) — properly, to breathe freely, i.e. revive; by implication, to have ample room
- I will open H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
- my lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- and answer H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
21 Let me not, I pray you, respect any man’s person; Neither will I give flattering titles unto any man.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Let me not, I pray you, accept H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- any man’s H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- person H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- neither let me give flattering titles H3655 (כָּנָה) — to address by an additional name; hence, to eulogize
- unto man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
22 For I know not to give flattering titles; Else would my Maker soon take me away.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For I know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- not to give flattering titles H3655 (כָּנָה) — to address by an additional name; hence, to eulogize
- my maker H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- would soon H4592 (מְעַט) — a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
- take me away H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative