Job 32:4

“Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.”

"Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he." - Job 32:4
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What does Job 32:4 mean?

Job 32:4 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he." This verse is found within the book of Job, which is considered one of the literary masterpieces of the Bible. The book of Job tells the story of…

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The Wisdom of Waiting: Lessons from Elihu's Patience

In the Book of Job, we encounter one of the most profound dialogues about suffering, faith, and divine justice. Job, a man described as 'perfect and upright,' endures immense suffering, losing his wealth, his family, and eventually his health. Throughout his trials, three…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Humility in Listening

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts, recognizing the wisdom that comes from You alone. As we reflect on the words of Job 32:4, where the scripture tells us, "Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he," we are reminded of…

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Job 32:4 - "Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he."
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 32:3 - "Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job."
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 15:32 - "It shall be accomplished before his time, and his branch shall not be green."
Job 36:32 - "With clouds he covereth the light; and commandeth it not to shine by the cloud that cometh betwixt."
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."
Job 32:16 - "When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;)"
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."
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 38:32 - "Canst thou bring forth Mazzaroth in his season? or canst thou guide Arcturus with his sons?"
Job 34:32 - "That which I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more."
Job 9:32 - "For he is not a man, as I am, that I should answer him, and we should come together in judgment."
Eliphaz speaks to Job in Job 4.
Job 32:22 - "For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away."
Job 32:14 - "Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches."
"So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes." - Job 32:1