Job 32:5

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

But when he saw that the three men had no further reply, his anger was kindled.

American Standard Version (1901)

And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.

Bible in Basic English

And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of the three men, he was very angry.

Free Bible Version

But when he saw that they could not answer Job, he grew very angry.

King James (Authorized) Version

When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.

Translation for Translators

But when Elihu realized that the three men had no more to say [MTY] to Job, he became angry.

Unlocked Literal Bible

However, when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouths of these three men, his anger was kindled.

Noah Webster Bible

When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.

World English Bible

When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.

Young's Literal Translation

And Elihu seeth that there is no answer in the mouth of the three men, and his anger burneth.

Context

Elihu Rebukes Job’s Friends

⁴Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were older than he.⁵But when he saw that the three men had no further reply, his anger was kindled. ⁶So 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.

Summary

In Job 32:5, Elihu, a young man who had been listening to the conversation between Job and his friends, speaks up for the first time. His frustration with the older men's inability to answer Job's arguments prompts him to share his perspective. Elihu's humility in acknowledging his youth contrasts with the pride and self-righteousness displayed by Job's friends. This verse marks the beginning of Elihu's speech, which offers a fresh and insightful viewpoint on the suffering Job is experiencing.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men,.... That could be called an answer; nay, when he perceived they were quite nonplussed and silenced, though men of years and experience, and reputed wise and knowing: then his wrath was kindled; his spirit was stirred up; his heart was hot within him; he burned with anger against those men; he was all on fire, as it were, and wanted to vent his resentment.

Job 32:5

Elihu Rebukes Job’s Friends

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Berean Standard Bible

But when he saw that the three men had no further reply, his anger was kindled.

American Standard Version (1901)

And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.

Bible in Basic English

And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of the three men, he was very angry.

Free Bible Version

But when he saw that they could not answer Job, he grew very angry.

King James (Authorized) Version

When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.

Translation for Translators

But when Elihu realized that the three men had no more to say [MTY] to Job, he became angry.

Unlocked Literal Bible

However, when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouths of these three men, his anger was kindled.

Noah Webster Bible

When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.

World English Bible

When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.

Young's Literal Translation

And Elihu seeth that there is no answer in the mouth of the three men, and his anger burneth.