Job 32:16

“When I had waited, ( for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)”

"When I had waited, ( for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)" - Job 32:16
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What does Job 32:16 mean?

Job 32:16 (KJV) reads, "When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)" This verse is part of the book of Job in the Old Testament, and it is spoken by a character named Elihu. To fully understand the meaning and commentary of this verse, it is…

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The Silence Before the Spirit's Enlightenment

In the book of Job, we encounter a profound dialogue about suffering, faith, and the quest for understanding amidst turmoil. Job 32:16 reads, "When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)" This verse draws us into a moment pregnant with…

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A Prayer for Divine Wisdom in Silence and Reflection

Dear Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I am reminded of the profound wisdom encapsulated in the words of Job 32:16, "When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more)." Lord, these words resonate deeply with my spirit, calling me to…

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Job 32:16 - "When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)"
Job 32:1 - "So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes."
Job 32:12 - "Yea, I attended unto you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words:"
Job 32:4 - "Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he."
Job 32:3 - "Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job."
Job 16:1 - "Then Job answered and said,"
Job 32:15 - "They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking."
Job 32:8 - "But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding."
Job 21:32 - "Yet shall he be brought to the grave, and shall remain in the tomb."
Job 36:32 - "With clouds he covereth the light; and commandeth it not to shine by the cloud that cometh betwixt."
Job 15:32 - "It shall be accomplished before his time, and his branch shall not be green."
Job 32:9 - "Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment."
Job 31:32 - "The stranger did not lodge in the street: but I opened my doors to the traveller."
Job 32:18 - "For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me."
Numbers 32:16-18
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Job 32:2 - "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."
Job 32:20 - "I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer."
Job 32:7 - "I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom."
Job 32:10 - "Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion."
Job 32:5 - "When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled."
"Then Job answered and said," - Job 16:1
Job 16:16 - "My face is foul with weeping, and on my eyelids is the shadow of death;"
Job 41:32 - "He maketh a path to shine after him; one would think the deep to be hoary."
Job 32:17 - "I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion."
Job 32:19 - "Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles."
Job 33:32 - "If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee."
Job 35:16 - "Therefore doth Job open his mouth in vain; he multiplieth words without knowledge."
Job 38:32 - "Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons?"