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Job 32:2 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God. {himself: Heb. his soul}”

Job 32:2

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

1

So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he {was} righteous in his own eyes. {to...: Heb. from answering}

2

Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God. {himself: Heb. his soul}

3

Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and {yet} had condemned Job.

4

Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they {were} elder than he. {waited...: Heb. expected Job in words} {elder: Heb. elder for days}

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