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He was angry because Job refused to admit that he had sinned and that God was right in punishing him. <a href="/esv/job/32.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, burned with anger. He burned with anger at Job because he justified himself rather than God. <a href="/bsb/job/32.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> This kindled the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram. He burned with anger against Job for justifying himself rather than God, <a href="/kjv/job/32.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/job/32.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the wrath of Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was aroused against Job; his wrath was aroused because he justified himself rather than God. <a href="/nasb_/job/32.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But the anger of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, burned against Job; his anger burned because he justified himself before God. <a href="/nasb/job/32.htm">NASB 1995</a> But the anger of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram burned; against Job his anger burned because he justified himself before God. <a href="/nasb77/job/32.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But the anger of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram burned; against Job his anger burned, because he justified himself before God. <a href="/lsb/job/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But the anger of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, burned; against Job his anger burned because he was proving himself righteous before God. <a href="/amp/job/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, became indignant. His indignation was kindled and burned and he became upset with Job because he justified himself rather than God [and even expressed doubts about God’s character]. <a href="/csb/job/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite from the family of Ram became angry. He was angry at Job because he had justified himself rather than God. <a href="/hcsb/job/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite from the family of Ram became angry. He was angry at Job because he had justified himself rather than God. <a href="/asv/job/32.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/job/32.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Elihu from Buz was there, and he had become upset with Job for blaming God instead of himself. <a href="/erv/job/32.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/job/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then Elihu, son of Barachel, a descendant of Buz from the family of Ram, became very angry with Job because Job thought he was more righteous than God. <a href="/gnt/job/32.htm">Good News Translation</a> But a bystander named Elihu could not control his anger any longer, because Job was justifying himself and blaming God. (Elihu was the son of Barakel, a descendant of Buz, and belonged to the clan of Ram.) <a href="/isv/job/32.htm">International Standard Version</a> But then Barachel's son Elihu from Buz, one of Ram's descendants, got really angry. He was furious with Job because he had been declaring himself righteous instead of vindicating God. <a href="/msb/job/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> This kindled the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram. He burned with anger against Job for justifying himself rather than God, <a href="/net/job/32.htm">NET Bible</a> Then Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, became very angry. He was angry with Job for justifying himself rather than God. <a href="/nheb/job/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then the wrath of Elihu the son of Barakel, the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was kindled against Job. His wrath was kindled because he justified himself rather than God. <a href="/wbt/job/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/job/32.htm">World English Bible</a> Then the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel, the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was kindled against Job. His wrath was kindled because he justified himself rather than God. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/job/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite burns, of the family of Ram; his anger has burned against Job, because of his justifying himself more than God; <a href="/ylt/job/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and burn doth the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram; against Job hath his anger burned, because of his justifying himself more than God; <a href="/slt/job/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the anger of Elihu will kindle, son of Barachel the Buzite, from the family of Ram: against Job was, his anger kindled, for his justifying his soul above God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/job/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram, was angry and was moved to indignation : now he was angry against Job, because he said he was just before God. <a href="/cpdv/job/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram, was angry and indignant. But he was angry against Job because he described himself to be just in the presence of God. <a href="/nabre/job/32.htm">New American Bible</a> But the anger of Elihu, son of Barachel the Buzite, of the clan of Ram, was kindled. He was angry with Job for considering himself rather than God to be in the right. <a href="/nrsvce/job/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, became angry. He was angry at Job because he justified himself rather than God;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/job/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was angry; so his wrath against Job kindled, because he justified himself more than God. <a href="/hpbt/job/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Elihu son of Barakiel, the Buzite, from the generation of Ramun, his anger was provoked against Job, for he justified himself more than God<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/job/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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. <a href="/sep/job/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Then Elius the son of Barachiel, the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram, of the country of Ausis, was angered: and he was very angry with Job, because he justified himself before the Lord. <a href="/parallel/job/32-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=4841" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/job/32.htm">Elihu Rebukes Job's Three Friends</a> 1So these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. 2<a href="/hebrew/2734.htm" title="2734: way·yi·ḥar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To burn or be kindled with anger. A primitive root; to glow or grow warm; figuratively to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy.">This kindled</a> <a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: ’ap̄ (N-msc) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire.">the anger</a> <a href="/hebrew/453.htm" title="453: ’ĕ·lî·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Or deliyhuwh; from 'el and huw'; God of him; Elihu, the name of one of Job's friends, and of three Israelites.">of Elihu</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/1292.htm" title="1292: ba·raḵ·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From barak and 'el, God has blessed; Barakel, the father of one of Job's friends.">of Barachel</a> <a href="/hebrew/940.htm" title="940: hab·bū·zî (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- A desc. of Buz. Patronymic from Buwz; a Buzite or descendant of Buz.">the Buzite,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4940.htm" title="4940: mim·miš·pa·ḥaṯ (Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- From shaphah; a family, i.e. Circle of relatives; figuratively, a class, a species or sort; by extens. A tribe or people.">of the family</a> <a href="/hebrew/7410.htm" title="7410: rām (N-proper-ms) -- Two Isr., also family of Elihu. Active participle of ruwm; high; Ram, the name of an Arabian and of an Israelite.">of Ram.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2734.htm" title="2734: ḥā·rāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To burn or be kindled with anger. A primitive root; to glow or grow warm; figuratively to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy.">He burned</a> <a href="/hebrew/639.htm" title="639: ’ap·pōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A nostril, nose, face, anger. From 'anaph; properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also ire.">with anger</a> <a href="/hebrew/347.htm" title="347: bə·’î·yō·wḇ (Prep-b:: N-proper-ms) -- A patriarch. From 'ayab; hated; Ijob, the patriarch famous for his patience.">against Job</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/6663.htm" title="6663: ṣad·də·qōw (V-Piel-Inf:: 3ms) -- To be just or righteous. A primitive root; to be right.">justifying</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">himself</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: mê·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Prep-m:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">rather than God,</a> 3and he burned with anger against Job’s three friends because they had failed to refute Job, and yet had condemned him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/3-19.htm">Romans 3:19-20</a> Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God. / Therefore no one will be justified in His sight by works of the law. For the law merely brings awareness of sin. <a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19-20</a> My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, / for man’s anger does not bring about the righteousness that God desires. <a href="/proverbs/18-17.htm">Proverbs 18:17</a> The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him. <a href="/isaiah/64-6.htm">Isaiah 64:6</a> Each of us has become like something unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all wither like a leaf, and our iniquities carry us away like the wind. <a href="/romans/10-3.htm">Romans 10:3</a> Because they were ignorant of God’s righteousness and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness. <a href="/luke/18-9.htm">Luke 18:9-14</a> To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable: / “Two men went up to the temple to pray. One was a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. / The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, ‘God, I thank You that I am not like other men—swindlers, evildoers, adulterers—or even like this tax collector. ... <a href="/philippians/3-9.htm">Philippians 3:9</a> and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God on the basis of faith. <a href="/matthew/5-20.htm">Matthew 5:20</a> For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/romans/4-2.htm">Romans 4:2</a> If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God. <a href="/galatians/2-16.htm">Galatians 2:16</a> know that a man is not justified by works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have believed in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified. <a href="/isaiah/5-21.htm">Isaiah 5:21</a> Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. <a href="/proverbs/26-12.htm">Proverbs 26:12</a> Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-16.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:16</a> Do not be overly righteous, and do not make yourself too wise. Why should you destroy yourself? <a href="/romans/2-1.htm">Romans 2:1</a> You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on another. For on whatever grounds you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. <a href="/matthew/23-28.htm">Matthew 23:28</a> In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.kindled<a href="/psalms/69-9.htm">Psalm 69:9</a> For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that reproached thee are fallen upon me.<a href="/mark/3-5.htm">Mark 3:5</a> And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.<a href="/ephesians/4-26.htm">Ephesians 4:26</a> Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:Buzite<a href="/genesis/22-21.htm">Genesis 22:21</a> Huz his firstborn, and Buz his brother, and Kemuel the father of Aram,because<a href="/job/10-3.htm">Job 10:3</a> Is it good unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, that thou shouldest despise the work of thine hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked?<a href="/job/27-2.htm">Job 27:2</a> As God liveth, who hath taken away my judgment; and the Almighty, who hath vexed my soul;<a href="/job/34-5.htm">Job 34:5,6,17,18</a> For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment… himself.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/21-17.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/esther/2-21.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/job/32-6.htm">Barachel</a> <a href="/job/32-6.htm">Barakel</a> <a href="/job/31-12.htm">Burn</a> <a href="/job/30-30.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/job/31-12.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/job/32-6.htm">Buzite</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-18.htm">Elihu</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-18.htm">Eli'hu</a> <a href="/job/21-21.htm">Family</a> <a href="/job/32-1.htm">Job</a> <a href="/job/25-4.htm">Justified</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-23.htm">Justifying</a> <a href="/job/19-11.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/esther/8-6.htm">Kindred</a> <a href="/ezra/10-19.htm">Ram</a> <a href="/job/7-15.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/job/32-1.htm">Right</a> <a href="/job/21-30.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/32-3.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/job/32-3.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/job/32-6.htm">Barachel</a> <a href="/job/32-6.htm">Barakel</a> <a href="/psalms/2-12.htm">Burn</a> <a href="/job/32-3.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/job/41-19.htm">Burning</a> <a href="/job/32-6.htm">Buzite</a> <a href="/job/32-4.htm">Elihu</a> <a href="/job/32-4.htm">Eli'hu</a> <a href="/psalms/105-36.htm">Family</a> <a href="/job/32-3.htm">Job</a> <a href="/job/40-8.htm">Justified</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-15.htm">Justifying</a> <a href="/job/32-3.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/ezekiel/11-15.htm">Kindred</a> <a href="/ezekiel/43-23.htm">Ram</a> <a href="/job/36-21.htm">Rather</a> <a href="/job/32-7.htm">Right</a> <a href="/job/32-3.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Job 32</div>1. <a href="/job/32-1.htm">Elihu is angry with Job and his three friends</a> 6. <a href="/job/32-6.htm">Because wisdom comes not from age, he excuses the boldness of his youth</a> 11. <a href="/job/32-11.htm">He reproves them for not satisfying Job</a> 16. <a href="/job/32-16.htm">His zeal to speak</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/32.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/32.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>This kindled the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram. Elihu is introduced as a new character in the narrative, distinct from Job's three friends. His lineage is significant; being a Buzite connects him to the family of Buz, a nephew of Abraham (<a href="/genesis/22-21.htm">Genesis 22:21</a>), suggesting a heritage of wisdom and understanding. The mention of the family of Ram may indicate a noble or respected lineage, possibly linked to the Arameans, known for their wisdom traditions. Elihu's anger is described as "kindled," indicating a righteous indignation, a theme often seen in biblical narratives where God's representatives express divine displeasure (e.g., Moses in <a href="/exodus/32-19.htm">Exodus 32:19</a>).He burned with anger against Job for justifying himself rather than God, Elihu's anger is directed at Job's self-justification, which he perceives as Job prioritizing his own righteousness over God's. This reflects a central theme in the Book of Job: the struggle to understand divine justice and human suffering. Elihu's perspective introduces a new dimension to the dialogue, emphasizing the importance of God's sovereignty and righteousness over human understanding. This aligns with other scriptural teachings, such as <a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a>, which highlight the transcendence of God's ways over human reasoning. Elihu's role can be seen as a type of Christ, acting as a mediator who seeks to correct misunderstandings about God's nature, similar to how Christ reveals the Father (<a href="/john/14-9.htm">John 14:9</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/elihu.htm">Elihu</a> A young man who enters the dialogue in the Book of Job. He is the son of Barachel the Buzite and is from the family of Ram. Elihu is notable for his anger towards Job and his friends, and he offers a different perspective on Job's suffering. 2. <a href="/topical/b/barachel.htm">Barachel</a> The father of Elihu, identified as a Buzite. The Buzites are likely descendants of Buz, a nephew of Abraham, indicating a lineage that is familiar with the God of Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/b/buzite.htm">Buzite</a> Refers to the people descended from Buz, who was a son of Nahor, Abraham's brother. This indicates a connection to the broader account of the Hebrew people. 4. <a href="/topical/r/ram.htm">Ram</a> A family or clan to which Elihu belongs. This detail helps to situate Elihu within a specific cultural and familial context. 5. <a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a> The central figure of the Book of Job, known for his suffering and his quest to understand the reasons behind it. Job is criticized by Elihu for justifying himself rather than God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/r/righteous_anger.htm">Righteous Anger</a> Elihu's anger is directed at what he perceives as Job's self-justification. Believers should examine their own anger to ensure it aligns with God's righteousness and not personal pride. <a href="/topical/j/justification_by_god.htm">Justification by God</a> Elihu's critique of Job highlights the importance of seeking justification from God rather than self. Believers are reminded to rely on God's righteousness and grace. <a href="/topical/y/youthful_zeal.htm">Youthful Zeal</a> Elihu's youth and passion serve as a reminder that God can use people of all ages to speak truth. However, it is important to balance zeal with wisdom and humility. <a href="/topical/l/listening_before_speaking.htm">Listening Before Speaking</a> Elihu waited to speak until the older men had finished. This teaches the value of listening and understanding before offering our own perspectives. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a> Elihu's perspective emphasizes God's sovereignty and justice. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's ultimate wisdom and plan, even when circumstances are difficult to understand.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_32.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 32</a> <a href="/q/does_elihu's_claim_conflict_with_god.htm">Job 32:2 – Does Elihu’s accusation that Job “justified himself rather than God” conflict with God’s earlier testimony that Job was blameless (Job 1:1)? </a> <a href="/q/who_is_elihu_in_the_bible.htm">Who is Elihu in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_trust_elihu's_insight_in_job_33.htm">In the context of Job 33 as a whole, why should readers trust Elihu’s self-proclaimed divine insight when there is no independent confirmation of his authority?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_elihu_suddenly_introduced.htm">Job 32:1-5 – Why does the text abruptly introduce a new character (Elihu) who wasn’t mentioned before, and is this consistent with the earlier chapters? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/32.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(2) Because he justified himself rather than God.--See <a href="/job/19-6.htm" title="Know now that God has overthrown me, and has compassed me with his net.">Job 19:6</a>. Job maintained his innocence, and could not understand how his affliction could be reconciled with the justice of God. Yet, at the same time, he declared that God was his salvation (<a href="/job/13-16.htm" title="He also shall be my salvation: for an hypocrite shall not come before him.">Job 13:16</a>), and that it was impossible for man to be absolutely just with God (<a href="/job/9-2.htm" title="I know it is so of a truth: but how should man be just with God?">Job 9:2</a>; <a href="/job/9-28.htm" title="I am afraid of all my sorrows, I know that you will not hold me innocent.">Job 9:28</a>), though at the same time he might hope in His righteousness (<a href="/job/23-3.htm" title="Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat!">Job 23:3</a> seqq.).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/32.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 2. - Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu. The name "Elihu" was not uncommon among the Israelites. It is found among the ancestors of Samuel (<a href="/1_samuel/1-1.htm">1 Samuel 1:1</a>), among the Korhite Levites of the time of David (<a href="/1_chronicles/26-7.htm">1 Chronicles 26:7</a>), and as a variant for Eliab, one of David's brothers (<a href="/1_chronicles/27-8.htm">1 Chronicles 27:8</a>) The meaning of the word was, "He is my God" (אליהוא). The son of Barachal. Barachel is also a significant name. It means, "Bless, O God," or "God blesses" (בר אל). Both names imply that the new interlocutor belonged to a family of monotheists. The Buzite. "Huz" and "Buz" were brothers, the sons of Nahor, Abraham's brother, by Maleah, the daughter of Haran (<a href="/genesis/11-29.htm">Genesis 11:29</a>; <a href="/genesis/22-20.htm">Genesis 22:20, 21</a>). Of the kindred of Ram. By "Ram" we are probably to understand "Aram," who was the son of Kemuel, a brother of Huz and Buz. (On the connection of Huz and Buz with the Arabian tribes of Khazu and Bazu, see the comment on Job 1:1.) Against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God. Elihu was well-intentional; and it is perhaps not surprising that he had been shocked by some of Job's expressions. Job had himself apologized for them (<a href="/job/6-26.htm">Job 6:26</a>); and certainly they went perilously near taxing God with injustice (see <a href="/job/40-8.htm">Job 40:8</a>). But it is to be remembered that finally God justifies Job's sayings, while condemning those of his "comforters." "My wrath is kindled," he says to Eliphaz, "against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right as my servant Job hath" (<a href="/job/42-7.htm">Job 42:7</a>). <a href="/commentaries/job/32-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>This kindled וַיִּ֤חַר (way·yi·ḥar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2734.htm">Strong's 2734: </a> To glow, grow warm, to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy the anger אַ֨ף ׀ (’ap̄) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire of Elihu אֱלִיה֣וּא (’ĕ·lî·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_453.htm">Strong's 453: </a> Elihu -- 'He is (my) God', five Israelites son בֶן־ (ḇen-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Barachel בַּרַכְאֵ֣ל (ba·raḵ·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1292.htm">Strong's 1292: </a> Barachel -- 'El does bless', the father of one of Job's friends the Buzite, הַבּוּזִי֮ (hab·bū·zî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_940.htm">Strong's 940: </a> Buzite -- a Buzite of the family מִמִּשְׁפַּ֪חַ֫ת (mim·miš·pa·ḥaṯ) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4940.htm">Strong's 4940: </a> A family, circle of relatives, a class, a species, sort, a tribe, people of Ram, רָ֥ם (rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7410.htm">Strong's 7410: </a> Two Israelites, also family of Elihu who burned חָרָ֣ה (ḥā·rāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2734.htm">Strong's 2734: </a> To glow, grow warm, to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy with anger אַפּ֑וֹ (’ap·pōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire against Job בְּ֭אִיּוֹב (bə·’î·yō·wḇ) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_347.htm">Strong's 347: </a> Job -- a patriarch for עַֽל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against justifying צַדְּק֥וֹ (ṣad·də·qōw) Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6663.htm">Strong's 6663: </a> To be just or righteous himself נַ֝פְשׁ֗וֹ (nap̄·šōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion rather than God. מֵאֱלֹהִֽים׃ (mê·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/32-2.htm">Job 32:2 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/job/32-2.htm">Job 32:2 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/job/32-2.htm">Job 32:2 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/job/32-2.htm">Job 32:2 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/job/32-2.htm">Job 32:2 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/job/32-2.htm">Job 32:2 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/32-2.htm">Job 32:2 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/32-2.htm">Job 32:2 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/job/32-2.htm">Job 32:2 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/job/32-2.htm">Job 32:2 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/job/32-2.htm">OT Poetry: Job 32:2 Then the wrath of Elihu the son (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/32-1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 32:1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 32:1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/32-3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 32:3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 32:3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>