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Audio Bible Context Eliphaz: Job Does Not Fear God1Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: 2“Does a wise man answer with empty counsel or fill his belly with the hot east wind?… Cross References Job 4:1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: Job 8:1 Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: Job 11:1 Then Zophar the Naamathite replied: Job 18:1 Then Bildad the Shuhite replied: Job 20:1 Then Zophar the Naamathite replied: Job 22:1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite replied: Job 32:1-3 So these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. / This kindled the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram. He burned with anger against Job for justifying himself rather than God, / and he burned with anger against Job’s three friends because they had failed to refute Job, and yet had condemned him. Job 34:1-2 Then Elihu continued: / “Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning. Job 35:1-2 And Elihu went on to say: / “Do you think this is just? You say, ‘I am more righteous than God.’ Job 36:1-2 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. Proverbs 18:2 A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions. Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel. Proverbs 10:19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. Ecclesiastes 5:3 As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words. Treasury of Scripture Then answered Eliphaz the Temanite, and said, Eliphaz Job 2:11 Job 4:1 Job 22:1 Jump to Previous Eliphaz Eli'phaz Responded Temanite Te'maniteJump to Next Eliphaz Eli'phaz Responded Temanite Te'maniteJob 15 1. Eliphaz reproves Job for impiety in justifying himself17. He proves by tradition the restlessness of wicked men Then The word "then" serves as a transitional marker, indicating a continuation of the dialogue between Job and his friends. It suggests a sequence of events, where Eliphaz is responding to Job's previous discourse. This transition is crucial in understanding the flow of the narrative, as it highlights the ongoing nature of the debate and the persistence of Job's friends in their attempts to correct him. Eliphaz the Temanite replied Persons / Places / Events 1. EliphazOne of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. He is from Teman, a region known for its wisdom. Eliphaz is often seen as the most articulate and philosophical of Job's friends. 2. Teman A place in Edom, known for its wise men. It is often associated with wisdom and counsel in the Old Testament. 3. Job The central figure of the Book of Job, a man of great faith and patience who undergoes severe trials and suffering. 4. The Dialogue This verse marks the beginning of Eliphaz's second speech in the cycle of dialogues between Job and his friends, where they attempt to explain Job's suffering. 5. The Setting The events take place in the land of Uz, where Job lived. The dialogues occur after Job has lost his wealth, children, and health. Teaching Points The Limitations of Human WisdomEliphaz represents human wisdom, which, while valuable, is limited and can be flawed. Believers should seek God's wisdom, which surpasses human understanding. The Importance of Compassionate Counsel While Eliphaz intends to help, his approach lacks empathy. When offering counsel, it is crucial to balance truth with compassion and understanding. The Role of Suffering in Spiritual Growth Job's account reminds us that suffering can be a tool for spiritual growth and deeper reliance on God, rather than a punishment for sin. The Danger of Assumptions Eliphaz assumes Job's suffering is due to sin. This teaches us to avoid making assumptions about others' circumstances without understanding the full picture.Verses 1, 2. - Then answered Eliphaz the Temanite, and said, Should a wise man utter vain knowledge! literally, knowledge of wind - knowledge, i.e. which is vain, idle, inflated, without solidity or substance. Job, as setting up to be "a wise man," should not have indulged in such empty and foolish speaking. It is observable that Eliphaz does not point out what part of Job's discourses he considers objectionable, but condemns the whole of them under this broad and general description, which even he could not have regarded as applicable to more than a portion of what Job had said. And fill his belly with the east wind? The east wind was regarded as the worst of winds. In Palestine it blew from the great Syrian and North Arabian desert, and was of the nature of a sirocco. (On its deleterious effects, see Genesis 41:6, 23; Jeremiah 18:17; Ezekiel 17:10; Ezekiel 19:12; Ezekiel 27:26; Hosea 13:15, etc.) Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Eliphazאֱלִיפַ֥ז (’ĕ·lî·p̄az) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 464: Eliphaz -- 'God is fine gold', a son of Esau, also a friend of Job the Temanite הַֽתֵּימָנִ֗י (hat·tê·mā·nî) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8489: Temanite -- inhabitant of Teman replied: וַ֭יַּעַן (way·ya·‘an) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6030: To answer, respond Links Job 15:1 NIVJob 15:1 NLT Job 15:1 ESV Job 15:1 NASB Job 15:1 KJV Job 15:1 BibleApps.com Job 15:1 Biblia Paralela Job 15:1 Chinese Bible Job 15:1 French Bible Job 15:1 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 15:1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered (Jb) |