Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version So these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. New Living Translation Job’s three friends refused to reply further to him because he kept insisting on his innocence. English Standard Version So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. Berean Standard Bible So these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. King James Bible So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. New King James Version So these three men ceased answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. New American Standard Bible Then these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. NASB 1995 Then these three men ceased answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. NASB 1977 Then these three men ceased answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. Legacy Standard Bible Then these three men ceased answering Job because he was righteous in his own eyes. Amplified Bible So these three men ceased answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes [and could not be persuaded otherwise by them]. Christian Standard Bible So these three men quit answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. Holman Christian Standard Bible So these three men quit answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. American Standard Version So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. Contemporary English Version Finally, these three men stopped arguing with Job, because he refused to admit he was guilty. English Revised Version So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. GOD'S WORD® Translation These three men stopped answering Job because Job thought he was righteous. Good News Translation Because Job was convinced of his own innocence, the three men gave up trying to answer him. International Standard Version These three men stopped responding to Job, because he was claiming to be righteous, in his own opinion. NET Bible So these three men refused to answer Job further, because he was righteous in his own eyes. New Heart English Bible So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. Webster's Bible Translation So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. World English Bible So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd these three men cease from answering Job, for he [is] righteous in his own eyes, Young's Literal Translation And these three men cease from answering Job, for he is righteous in his own eyes, Smith's Literal Translation And these three men will cease from answering Job, for he is just in his eyes. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo these three men ceased to answer Job, because he seemed just to himself. Catholic Public Domain Version But these three men ceased to answer Job, because he considered himself justified. New American Bible Then the three men ceased to answer Job, because in his own eyes he was in the right. New Revised Standard Version So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSO these three men who wanted to condemn Job ceased answering him, because he was found righteous in their eyes. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And these three men who had wanted the condemnation of Job were silent, because he was righteous in their eyes OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. Brenton Septuagint Translation And his three friends also ceased any longer to answer Job: for Job was righteous before them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Rebukes Job's Three Friends1So these three men stopped answering Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. 2This 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,… Cross References James 1:19 My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger, Proverbs 18:13 He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him. Ecclesiastes 5:2 Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few. Proverbs 29:20 Do you see a man who speaks in haste? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Proverbs 17:27-28 A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit. / Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue. James 3:1-2 Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. / We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body. Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil. Proverbs 10:19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. James 1:26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless. Proverbs 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to counsel. Proverbs 14:29 A patient man has great understanding, but a quick-tempered man promotes folly. Ecclesiastes 7:9 Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool. Matthew 12:36-37 But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.” Proverbs 16:32 He who is slow to anger is better than a warrior, and he who controls his temper is greater than one who captures a city. James 3:17-18 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. / Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness. Treasury of Scripture So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. to answer. Job 6:29 Return, I pray you, let it not be iniquity; yea, return again, my righteousness is in it. Job 10:2,7 I will say unto God, Do not condemn me; shew me wherefore thou contendest with me… Job 13:15 Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him. Jump to Previous Answers Cease Ceased Eyes Job Right Righteous Seemed Stopped ThreeJump to Next Answers Cease Ceased Eyes Job Right Righteous Seemed Stopped ThreeJob 32 1. Elihu is angry with Job and his three friends6. Because wisdom comes not from age, he excuses the boldness of his youth 11. He reproves them for not satisfying Job 16. His zeal to speak So these three men stopped answering Job The three men referred to here are Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite, who have been engaging in a lengthy dialogue with Job. These friends represent traditional wisdom and the belief that suffering is a direct result of sin. Their silence indicates the end of their arguments, suggesting they have exhausted their reasoning without convincing Job. This moment marks a transition in the narrative, as it sets the stage for Elihu's speeches and ultimately God's response. The cessation of their dialogue highlights the limitations of human wisdom in understanding divine purposes. because he was righteous in his own eyes Persons / Places / Events 1. JobA man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, undergoing severe trials and maintaining his integrity. 2. Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar The three friends of Job who came to comfort him but ended up engaging in lengthy debates about the reasons for his suffering. They represent traditional wisdom and the belief that suffering is a direct result of sin. 3. The Dialogue The ongoing conversation between Job and his friends, which is a central part of the account. This dialogue explores themes of suffering, justice, and the nature of God. Teaching Points The Limitations of Human WisdomJob's friends ceased to answer him because they could not reconcile their understanding of righteousness with Job's situation. This highlights the limitations of human wisdom in comprehending divine purposes. Self-Righteousness vs. True Righteousness Job's perception of his own righteousness serves as a reminder of the danger of self-righteousness. True righteousness is found in humility and reliance on God. The Role of Friends in Times of Suffering The role of Job's friends shows the importance of offering support and empathy rather than judgment during times of suffering. The Importance of Perseverance Job's account encourages believers to persevere in faith, trusting that God is sovereign and just, even when circumstances are difficult to understand. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 32Job 32:1-5 – Why does the text abruptly introduce a new character (Elihu) who wasn’t mentioned before, and is this consistent with the earlier chapters? Job 32:2 - Does Elihu's accusation that Job 'justified himself rather than God' conflict with God's earlier testimony that Job was blameless (Job 1:1)? Job 34:10 - If God never does wrong, why do the innocent still suffer without clear divine intervention? In Job 31:1-4, how can Job claim such purity given other scriptures teach no one is entirely sinless?XXXII. (1) So these three men ceased.--The next six chapters are taken up with the reply of a fourth person not before mentioned, but who appears to have been present during the discussion, and who is described as Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram. The name appears to mean, He is my God. The person from whom he was descended seems to have been the son of Nahor, Abraham's brother (Genesis 22:21); and a city of the like name is mentioned in Jeremiah 25:23. There is a Ram mentioned in Ruth 4:19, who was the great grandson of Judah; but we can hardly suppose this was the Ram of whose kindred Elihu was. On the other hand, we have no clue to the identification; for even if, with some, we suppose him to have been the same as Aram, the son of Kemuel, and great nephew of Abraham, it is not easy to see how a descendant of Buz, his uncle, should have been described as of the kindred of Ram. One tradition identifies Ram with Abraham, but this is mere conjecture, and in this case highly improbable; the only inference we can draw is that this specification of Elihu serves to show that he was a real, and not an imaginary, personage. The Targum speaks of Elihu as a relative of Abraham. If we are right in putting the life of Elihu so far back, the whole position and surroundings of Job's history become the more probable, because what is told us of Abraham and the patriarchs corresponds with the description and character of Job; and then, also, the traditional Mosaic origin of the Book of Job becomes the more probable. Because he was righteous in his own eyes.--This appears from Job 3:26; Job 6:10; Job 6:29; Job 10:7; Job 13:15; Job 19:6, &c., Job 23:7; Job 23:10-12; Job 27:6; Job 29:12, &c. . . . Verses 1-5. - The discourse of Elihu is prefaced by a short introduction in plain prose, explaining who he was, and giving the reasons which actuated him in coming forward at this point of the dialogue. Verse 1. - So these three men ceased to answer Job. Zophar had been silenced earlier. Eliphaz and Bildad now felt that they had no more to say. They had exhausted the weapons of their armoury without any effect, and were conscious that nothing would be gained by mere reiteration. All their efforts had aimed at convincing Job of sin; and he was still unconvinced - he remained righteous in his own eyes.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So theseהָ֭אֵלֶּה (hā·’êl·leh) Article | Pronoun - common plural Strong's 428: These, those three שְׁלֹ֤שֶׁת (šə·lō·šeṯ) Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice men הָאֲנָשִׁ֣ים (hā·’ă·nā·šîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 582: Man, mankind stopped וַֽיִּשְׁבְּת֡וּ (way·yiš·bə·ṯū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7673: To repose, desist from exertion answering מֵעֲנ֣וֹת (mê·‘ă·nō·wṯ) Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6030: To answer, respond Job, אִיּ֑וֹב (’î·yō·wḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 347: Job -- a patriarch because כִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction he ה֖וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are was righteous צַדִּ֣יק (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous in his own eyes. בְּעֵינָֽיו׃ (bə·‘ê·nāw) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain Links Job 32:1 NIVJob 32:1 NLT Job 32:1 ESV Job 32:1 NASB Job 32:1 KJV Job 32:1 BibleApps.com Job 32:1 Biblia Paralela Job 32:1 Chinese Bible Job 32:1 French Bible Job 32:1 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 32:1 So these three men ceased to answer (Jb) |
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