Key Verse Spotlight
Job 32:6 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I {am} young, and ye {are} very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion. {young: Heb. few of days} {durst...: Heb. feared}”
Job 32:6
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
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}
When Elihu saw that {there was} no answer in the mouth of {these} three men, then his wrath was kindled.
And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I {am} young, and ye {are} very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion. {young: Heb. few of days} {durst...: Heb. feared}
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
But {there is} a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
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