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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/job/32.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />But when he saw that the three men had nothing more to say, his anger was aroused.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/32.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />But when he saw that they had no further reply, he spoke out angrily.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/32.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, he burned with anger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/32.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when he saw that the three men had no further reply, his anger was kindled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/32.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />When Elihu saw that <i>there was</i> no answer in the mouth of <i>these</i> three men, then his wrath was kindled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/32.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />When Elihu saw that <i>there was</i> no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was aroused.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/32.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of the three men, his anger burned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/32.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of the three men his anger burned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/32.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of the three men his anger burned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/32.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of the three men, so his anger burned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/32.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouths of these three men, he burned with anger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/32.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when he saw that the three men could not answer Job, he became angry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/32.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when he saw that the three men could not answer Job, he became angry. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/32.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/32.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But he became irritated when they could not answer Job, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/32.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/32.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />When Elihu saw that the three men had no further responses, he became very angry. The Reason for Elihu's Discourse<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/32.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When he saw that the three men could not answer Job, he was angry <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/32.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />but when he saw that there had been no response from those three, he got even more angry. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/32.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But when he saw that the three men had no further reply, his anger was kindled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/32.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But when Elihu saw that the three men had no further reply, he became very angry. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/32.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/32.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/32.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/32.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Elihu sees that there is no answer in the mouth of the three men, and his anger burns.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/32.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Elihu seeth that there is no answer in the mouth of the three men, and his anger burneth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/32.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Elihu will see that not an Answer in the mouth of the three men, and his anger will kindle,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/32.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But when he saw that the three were not able to answer, he was exceedingly angry. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/32.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But when he saw that these three were not able to respond, he was extremely angry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/32.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />When, however, Elihu saw that there was no reply in the mouths of the three men, his wrath was inflamed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/32.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouths of these three men, he became angry.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/32.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />When Elihu saw that these three were unable to answer Job, then he was incensed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/32.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Elihu saw that these three men were unable to give him an answer, and his anger was provoked<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/32.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/32.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Elius saw that there was no answer in the mouth of the three men; and he was angered in his wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/32-5.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=4867" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/32.htm">Elihu Rebukes Job's Three Friends</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">4</span>Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were older than he. <span class="reftext">5</span><span class="highl"><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.">But when he</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: way·yar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">saw</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">that</a> <a href="/hebrew/7969.htm" title="7969: šə·lō·šeṯ (Number-msc) -- A three, triad. Or shalosh; masculine shlowshah; or shloshah; a primitive number; three; occasionally third, or Thrice.">the three</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: hā·’ă·nā·šîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">men</a> <a href="/hebrew/369.htm" title="369: ’ên (Adv) -- As if from a primitive root meaning to be nothing or not exist; a non-entity; generally used as a negative particle.">had no</a> <a href="/hebrew/4617.htm" title="4617: ma·‘ă·neh (N-ms) -- An answer, response. From anah; a reply.">further reply,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: bə·p̄î (Prep:: N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to."></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.">his anger</a> <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.">was kindled.</a> </span><span class="reftext">6</span>So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite declared: “I am young in years, while you are old; that is why I was timid and afraid to tell you what I know.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-13.htm">Proverbs 18:13</a></span><br />He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19</a></span><br />My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/29-20.htm">Proverbs 29:20</a></span><br />Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/5-2.htm">Ecclesiastes 5:2</a></span><br />Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-28.htm">Proverbs 15:28</a></span><br />The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-1.htm">James 3:1-2</a></span><br />Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. / We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/17-27.htm">Proverbs 17:27-28</a></span><br />A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit. / Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:9</a></span><br />Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-29.htm">Proverbs 14:29</a></span><br />A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-26.htm">James 1:26</a></span><br />If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-19.htm">Proverbs 10:19</a></span><br />When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-26.htm">Ephesians 4:26</a></span><br />“Be angry, yet do not sin.” Do not let the sun set upon your anger,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-32.htm">Proverbs 16:32</a></span><br />He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-22.htm">Matthew 5:22</a></span><br />But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-11.htm">Proverbs 25:11</a></span><br />A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.</p><p class="hdg">his wrath</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/32-2.htm">Job 32:2</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/32-19.htm">Exodus 32:19</a></b></br> And it came to pass, as soon as he came nigh unto the camp, that he saw the calf, and the dancing: and Moses' anger waxed hot, and he cast the tables out of his hands, and brake them beneath the mount.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/32-3.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/job/32-3.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/job/17-8.htm">Aroused</a> <a href="/job/32-3.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-9.htm">Burneth</a> <a href="/job/32-4.htm">Elihu</a> <a href="/job/32-4.htm">Eli'hu</a> <a href="/job/32-3.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/job/31-30.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/job/32-3.htm">Three</a> <a href="/job/32-3.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/35-15.htm">Anger</a> <a href="/job/42-7.htm">Angry</a> <a href="/psalms/73-20.htm">Aroused</a> <a href="/psalms/12-6.htm">Burned</a> <a href="/psalms/2-12.htm">Burneth</a> <a href="/job/32-6.htm">Elihu</a> <a href="/job/34-1.htm">Eli'hu</a> <a href="/job/42-7.htm">Kindled</a> <a href="/job/32-20.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/job/33-29.htm">Three</a> <a href="/job/34-26.htm">Wrath</a><div class="vheading2">Job 32</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/32-1.htm">Elihu is angry with Job and his three friends</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/32-6.htm">Because wisdom comes not from age, he excuses the boldness of his youth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/32-11.htm">He reproves them for not satisfying Job</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/32-16.htm">His zeal to speak</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>But when he saw that the three men had no further reply</b><br>In the context of the Book of Job, the three men refer to Job's friends: Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar. These friends had come to comfort Job but ended up engaging in a series of dialogues with him, attempting to explain his suffering through traditional wisdom that equated suffering with sin. Their inability to provide a satisfactory answer to Job's plight highlights the limitations of human wisdom in understanding divine purposes. This moment sets the stage for Elihu, a younger observer, to speak. The silence of the three men signifies the exhaustion of human reasoning and opens the door for a new perspective, which Elihu believes he can provide. This transition is crucial as it prepares the reader for the divine speeches that follow, emphasizing that true wisdom comes from God alone.<p><b>his anger was kindled</b><br>Elihu's anger is directed at both Job and his friends. His anger towards the friends is because they failed to refute Job's arguments and thus did not uphold God's justice in Elihu's view. Anger in biblical terms often signifies a deep emotional response to perceived injustice or unrighteousness. Elihu's anger can be seen as a reflection of righteous indignation, a theme that appears throughout Scripture, such as in the actions of prophets who spoke against the injustices of their time. This phrase also foreshadows the divine speeches where God Himself will address Job, indicating that human anger and reasoning are ultimately insufficient without divine revelation. Elihu's role as a forerunner to God's voice can be seen as a type of Christ, who also came to correct misunderstandings and reveal divine truth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elihu.htm">Elihu</a></b><br>A young man who enters the dialogue in the Book of Job. He is the son of Barakel the Buzite, from the family of Ram. Elihu is notable for his passionate speech and his desire to defend God's justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_three_friends.htm">The Three Friends</a></b><br>Refers to Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who have been debating with Job. They represent traditional wisdom and have been unable to provide satisfactory answers to Job's suffering.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>The central figure of the book, a man of great faith who undergoes severe trials and questions the reasons for his suffering.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_setting.htm">The Setting</a></b><br>The dialogue takes place in the land of Uz, where Job and his friends are gathered. This setting is significant as it represents a place of testing and divine discourse.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a></b><br>Elihu's anger is kindled because the three friends have failed to provide a convincing argument or comfort to Job, prompting him to speak.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/righteous_anger.htm">Righteous Anger</a></b><br>Elihu's anger is kindled because of the failure of the three friends to provide truth and comfort. This teaches us that there is a place for righteous anger when it is directed towards defending God's justice and truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_listening.htm">The Importance of Listening</a></b><br>Elihu's entrance into the dialogue reminds us of the importance of listening before speaking. We should seek to understand fully before offering our opinions or judgments.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/y/youth_and_wisdom.htm">Youth and Wisdom</a></b><br>Elihu, though young, demonstrates that wisdom is not confined to age. God can use anyone, regardless of age, to speak truth and bring insight.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_patience.htm">The Role of Patience</a></b><br>Elihu waited for the three friends to finish before speaking. This patience is a model for us in waiting for the right moment to contribute to discussions, especially those concerning deep matters of faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/defending_god's_justice.htm">Defending God's Justice</a></b><br>Elihu's speeches are centered on defending God's justice. We are reminded of our role as believers to uphold and defend the character of God in our conversations and actions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_32.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 32</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_the_essence_of_tragedy.htm">What defines the essence of tragedy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_legion's_story_in_the_bible.htm">What is Legion's story in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_a_gay_person_be_a_pastor.htm">What is the biblical perspective on gray hair?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/32.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 5.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled</span> (comp. ver. 3 and the comment). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/32-5.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But when he</span><br /><span class="heb">אֱלִיה֗וּא</span> <span class="translit">(’ĕ·lî·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_453.htm">Strong's 453: </a> </span><span class="str2">Elihu -- 'He is (my) God', five Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">saw</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּ֤רְא</span> <span class="translit">(way·yar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֘י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the three</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁלֹ֥שֶׁת</span> <span class="translit">(šə·lō·šeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7969.htm">Strong's 7969: </a> </span><span class="str2">Three, third, thrice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">men</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאֲנָשִׁ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ă·nā·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had no</span><br /><span class="heb">אֵ֤ין</span> <span class="translit">(’ên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_369.htm">Strong's 369: </a> </span><span class="str2">A non-entity, a negative particle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">further reply,</span><br /><span class="heb">מַעֲנֶ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(ma·‘ă·neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4617.htm">Strong's 4617: </a> </span><span class="str2">An answer, response</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his anger</span><br /><span class="heb">אַפּֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ap·pōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_639.htm">Strong's 639: </a> </span><span class="str2">The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">was aroused.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּ֥חַר</span> <span class="translit">(way·yi·ḥar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2734.htm">Strong's 2734: </a> </span><span class="str2">To glow, grow warm, to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/32-5.htm">Job 32:5 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/32-5.htm">Job 32:5 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/32-5.htm">Job 32:5 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/32-5.htm">Job 32:5 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/32-5.htm">Job 32:5 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/32-5.htm">Job 32:5 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/32-5.htm">Job 32:5 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/32-5.htm">Job 32:5 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/32-5.htm">Job 32:5 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/32-5.htm">Job 32:5 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/32-5.htm">OT Poetry: Job 32:5 When Elihu saw that there was no (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/32-4.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 32:4"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 32:4" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/32-6.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 32:6"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 32:6" /></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>