Chapters 32 through 37, all Elihu! And today he finally closes his "speech," actually several orations combined, say the scholars. And the emphasis I've chosen to highlight today in Job chapter 37 is meteorological! In the background, as … [Continue reading]
UNUSUAL VERSES, THE BOOK OF JOB, ELIHU’S “PERFECTION!”
The younger Elihu in the Book of Job is an enigmatic character to many, especially Bible teachers it seems! The majority of them believe he is a paragon of wisdom! The "star" of the Book! I disagree. In Job 36 this man's "pride" is still on … [Continue reading]
UNUSUAL VERSES, THE BOOK OF JOB, REBUKING AN ELDER!
Yes, Elihu was younger than Job. He admits such in Job 32:4. Yet this is no deterrent to his accusatory speech, nearly abusive words! For example, straight to Job's face: "Elihu spake moreover, and said, Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou … [Continue reading]
UNUSUAL WORDS, THE BOOK OF JOB, ELIHU … MORE OF THE SAME!
He (Elihu) had just as well ... slapped Job in the face! This loud mouthed late-comer to the debate had, this younger man named Elihu! When reading Job chapter 34, all of its 37 verses (second longest chapter in all the Book), one can't help … [Continue reading]
UNUSUAL VERSES, THE BOOK OF JOB, ELIHU’S SELF-CONFIDENCE
He is younger than the other three "friends" of Job, this man named "Elihu." Yet he seems to be the most arrogant, in some ways. As in Job 33:6, where Elihu claims to be the very "mouthpiece" of God to Job! "Behold, I am according to thy wish … [Continue reading]
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