Job 34:1
New International Version
Then Elihu said:

New Living Translation
Then Elihu said:

English Standard Version
Then Elihu answered and said:

Berean Standard Bible
Then Elihu continued:

King James Bible
Furthermore Elihu answered and said,

New King James Version
Elihu further answered and said:

New American Standard Bible
Then Elihu continued and said,

NASB 1995
Then Elihu continued and said,

NASB 1977
Then Elihu continued and said,

Legacy Standard Bible
Then Elihu answered and said,

Amplified Bible
Elihu continued his discourse and said,

Christian Standard Bible
Then Elihu continued, saying:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Elihu continued, saying:

American Standard Version
Moreover Elihu answered and said,

Contemporary English Version
Elihu said:

English Revised Version
Moreover Elihu answered and said,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Elihu continued to speak [to Job and his friends],

International Standard Version
Elihu continued speaking, and said:

Majority Standard Bible
Then Elihu continued:

NET Bible
Elihu answered:

New Heart English Bible
Moreover Elihu answered,

Webster's Bible Translation
Furthermore Elihu answered and said,

World English Bible
Moreover Elihu answered,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Elihu answers and says:

Young's Literal Translation
And Elihu answereth and saith:

Smith's Literal Translation
And Elihu will answer and say,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Eliu continued his discourse, and said :

Catholic Public Domain Version
After proclaiming these things, Eliu now had this to say:

New American Bible
Then Elihu answered and said:

New Revised Standard Version
Then Elihu continued and said:
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
MOREOVER Elihu continued and said.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And Elihu answered and said:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Moreover Elihu answered and said:

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And Elius continued, and said,

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Context
Elihu Confirms God's Justice
1Then Elihu continued: 2“Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning.…

Cross References
Job 33:1-3
“But now, O Job, hear my speech, and listen to all my words. / Behold, I will open my mouth; my address is on the tip of my tongue. / My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.

Job 32:6-10
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. / I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom. / But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding. ...

Job 35:1-3
And Elihu went on to say: / “Do you think this is just? You say, ‘I am more righteous than God.’ / For you ask, ‘What does it profit me, and what benefit do I gain apart from sin?’

Job 36:1-4
And Elihu continued: / “Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said on God’s behalf. / I get my knowledge from afar, and I will ascribe justice to my Maker. ...

Proverbs 1:5-7
let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel / by understanding the proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. / The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Proverbs 2:1-6
My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you, / if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, / if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, ...

Proverbs 8:1-4
Does not wisdom call out, and understanding raise her voice? / On the heights overlooking the road, at the crossroads she takes her stand. / Beside the gates to the city, at the entrances she cries out: ...

Isaiah 1:18
“Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they will be as white as snow; though they are as red as crimson, they will become like wool.

Isaiah 41:21
“Present your case,” says the LORD. “Submit your arguments,” says the King of Jacob.

Isaiah 50:4
The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.

Matthew 11:15
He who has ears, let him hear.

Matthew 13:9
He who has ears, let him hear.”

Mark 4:23
If anyone has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Luke 8:8
Still other seed fell on good soil, where it sprang up and produced a crop—a hundredfold.” As Jesus said this, He called out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”

Luke 14:35
It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile, and it is thrown out. He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”


Treasury of Scripture

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Then
The word "Then" serves as a transitional marker, indicating a continuation of the narrative. In the context of the Book of Job, it signifies a shift in the dialogue, where Elihu, a younger participant in the discourse, takes the stage. This transition is crucial as it introduces Elihu's perspective, which is distinct from Job's three friends. Historically, Elihu's speeches are seen as a bridge between the human reasoning of Job's friends and the divine response that follows, suggesting a preparatory role for the revelation of God's wisdom.

Elihu
Elihu, whose name means "My God is He" in Hebrew, is a unique character in the Book of Job. Unlike Job's other friends, Elihu is not mentioned at the beginning of the book, and his speeches are not rebuked by God at the end. This has led some conservative scholars to view Elihu as a prophetic figure, possibly representing a more accurate understanding of God's justice and sovereignty. His introduction here marks the beginning of a new perspective on Job's suffering, emphasizing the importance of divine wisdom over human understanding.

continued
The use of "continued" implies that Elihu's discourse is part of an ongoing conversation. It suggests persistence and determination in conveying his message. In the broader context of the Book of Job, Elihu's continuation underscores the relentless search for truth and understanding amidst suffering. His speeches are characterized by a youthful zeal and a desire to defend God's righteousness, reflecting a deep conviction that God's ways, though mysterious, are ultimately just.

his speech
The phrase "his speech" indicates that Elihu is delivering a structured and intentional message. In the ancient Near Eastern context, speeches were often carefully crafted to convey wisdom and authority. Elihu's speech is no exception; it is a blend of rhetorical skill and theological insight. His words are meant to challenge both Job and his friends, urging them to consider a higher perspective on divine justice and human suffering.

and said
The phrase "and said:" introduces Elihu's direct address, signaling the beginning of his argument. In biblical literature, the act of speaking is often associated with authority and revelation. Elihu's speech is not merely a continuation of the debate but an invitation to listen and reflect on the nature of God and the purpose of suffering. His words are intended to prepare the way for God's own response, highlighting the importance of humility and openness to divine instruction.

XXXIV.

(1) Furthermore Elihu.--Elihu here hardly makes good the profession with which he starts, for he begins immediately to accuse Job in no measured language. Elihu makes, indeed, a great profession of wisdom, and expressly addresses himself to the wise (Job 34:2), and insists upon the necessity of discrimination (Job 34:3-4). It is to be observed that Job himself had given utterance to much the same sentiment in Job 12:11.

Verses 1-37. - In this chapter Elihu turns from Job to those whom he addresses as "wise men" (ver. 2), or "men of understanding" (ver. 10). Whether these are Job's three special friends, or others among the company which had perhaps gathered to hear the debate, is uncertain. He makes the subject of his address to them Job's conduct - scarcely a polite thing to do in Job's presence. Job, he says, has scorned God and charged him with injustice (vers. 5-9). He will vindicate him. This he proceeds to do in vers. 10-30. He then points out what Job's course ought to be (vers. 31-33), and winds up by an appeal to the "men of understanding" to endorse his condemnation of Job as a sinner and a rebel (vers. 34-37). Verses 1, 2. - Furthermore Elihu answered and said, Hear my words, O ye wise men. Having, as he may have thought, reduced Job to silence by the fame of his reasonings, Elihu, wishing to carry with him the general consent of his audience, makes an appeal to them, or, at any rate, to the wise among them, to judge Job's conduct and pronounce upon it. It is probable, as Schultens remarks, that a considerable number of influential persons had by this time collected together to hear the discussion which was going on. To these Elihu specially addresses himself: Give ear unto me, ye that have knowledge.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Then Elihu
אֱלִיה֗וּא (’ĕ·lî·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 453: Elihu -- 'He is (my) God', five Israelites

continued
וַיַּ֥עַן (way·ya·‘an)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6030: To answer, respond

and said:
וַיֹּאמַֽר׃ (way·yō·mar)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say


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