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Job 32:5

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Job 32:5 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.
Job 32:5 — American Standard Version

Context — Job 32

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2Then 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.
3Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
4Now Elihu had waited to speak unto Job, because they were elder than he.
5And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.
6And 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.
7I said, Days should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom.
8But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“When Elihu saw that [there was] no answer in the mouth of [these] three men, etc.] That could be called an answer; nay, when he perceived they were quite nonplussed and silenced, though men of years and experience, and reputed wise and knowing: then his wrath was kindled; his spirit was stirred up; his heart was hot within him; he burned with anger against those men; he was all on fire, as it were, and wanted to vent his resentment.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“his wrath: Job 32:2; Exo 32:19 Job 32:6”
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