Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But Job has not marshaled his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments. New Living Translation If Job had been arguing with me, I would not answer with your kind of logic! English Standard Version He has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your speeches. Berean Standard Bible But Job has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments. King James Bible Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches. New King James Version Now he has not directed his words against me; So I will not answer him with your words. New American Standard Bible “But he has not presented his words against me, Nor will I reply to him with your arguments. NASB 1995 “For he has not arranged his words against me, Nor will I reply to him with your arguments. NASB 1977 “For he has not arranged his words against me; Nor will I reply to him with your arguments. Legacy Standard Bible Now he has not arranged his words against me, Nor will I respond to him with your words. Amplified Bible “Now Job has not directed his words against me [therefore I have no reason to be offended], Nor will I answer him with arguments like yours. [I speak for truth, not for revenge.] Christian Standard Bible But Job has not directed his argument to me, and I will not respond to him with your arguments. Holman Christian Standard Bible But Job has not directed his argument to me, and I will not respond to him with your arguments. American Standard Version For he hath not directed his words against me; Neither will I answer him with your speeches. Contemporary English Version Job hasn't spoken against me, and so I won't answer him with your arguments. English Revised Version For he hath not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches. GOD'S WORD® Translation Job did not choose his words to refute me, so I won't answer him with your speeches. Good News Translation Job was speaking to you, not to me, but I would never answer the way you did. International Standard Version let him not direct a rebuke toward me. I won't be responding to him with your arguments. NET Bible Job has not directed his words to me, and so I will not reply to him with your arguments. New Heart English Bible for he has not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches. Webster's Bible Translation Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut Job has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments. World English Bible for he has not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he has not set words in array for me, "" And I do not answer him with your sayings. Young's Literal Translation And he hath not set in array words for me, And with your sayings I do not answer him. Smith's Literal Translation And he arranged not words against me: and I will not turn back to him with your words. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe hath spoken nothing to me, and I will not answer him according to your words. Catholic Public Domain Version He has said nothing to me, and I will not respond to him according to your words. New American Bible For had he addressed his words to me, I would not then have answered him with your words. New Revised Standard Version He has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your speeches. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow Job has not directed his words against me; neither will I answer him with your speeches. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I will not speak contradictory words, and I do not offer him your counsel” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For he hath not directed his words against me; Neither will I answer him with your speeches. Brenton Septuagint Translation And ye have commissioned a man to speak such words. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Rebukes Job's Three Friends…13So do not claim, ‘We have found wisdom; let God, not man, refute him.’ 14But Job has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your arguments. 15Job’s friends are dismayed, with no more to say; words have escaped them.… Cross References Job 33:8-12 Surely you have spoken in my hearing, and I have heard these very words: / ‘I am pure, without transgression; I am clean, with no iniquity in me. / Yet God finds occasions against me; He counts me as His enemy. ... Job 34:35-37 ‘Job speaks without knowledge; his words lack insight.’ / If only Job were tried to the utmost for answering like a wicked man. / For he adds rebellion to his sin; he claps his hands among us and multiplies his words against God.” Job 35:16 So Job opens his mouth in vain and multiplies words without knowledge.” Job 36:4 For truly my words are free of falsehood; one perfect in knowledge is with you. Job 37:16 Do you understand how the clouds float, those wonders of Him who is perfect in knowledge? Proverbs 18:17 The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him. Proverbs 26:12 Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him. Isaiah 5:21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight. Isaiah 29:14 Therefore I will again confound these people with wonder upon wonder. The wisdom of the wise will vanish, and the intelligence of the intelligent will be hidden.” Jeremiah 9:23-24 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. 1 Corinthians 1:19-20 For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” / Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? 1 Corinthians 2:6-8 Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. / No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began. / None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 1 Corinthians 3:18-20 Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. / For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” / And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.” 2 Corinthians 10:5 We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. Romans 1:22 Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools, Treasury of Scripture Now he has not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches. directed. Jump to Previous Arguments Arranged Array Directed Forward Job Marshaled Sayings Speeches Use WordsJump to Next Arguments Arranged Array Directed Forward Job Marshaled Sayings Speeches Use WordsJob 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 But Job has not directed his words against me In this passage, Elihu, a younger man who has been listening to the dialogue between Job and his three friends, begins to speak. Elihu notes that Job's previous arguments were not aimed at him personally. This highlights Elihu's position as an observer rather than a participant in the earlier debates. In the broader context of the Book of Job, this moment marks a transition from the dialogues between Job and his friends to Elihu's speeches. Elihu's role is unique as he is not rebuked by God later in the text, suggesting his perspective may offer a different insight. This phrase also underscores the importance of understanding the audience and context in biblical discourse. and I will not answer him with your arguments 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, experiencing severe trials and suffering. 2. Elihu A younger man who speaks after Job's three friends have finished their arguments. He is introduced in Job 32 and claims to offer a fresh perspective on Job's situation. 3. Job's Friends Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who have been debating with Job, offering their interpretations of his suffering, often suggesting it is due to sin. 4. The Setting The dialogue takes place in the land of Uz, where Job lived. The discussions occur after Job has lost his wealth, children, and health. 5. The Event Elihu's speech marks a transition in the dialogue, as he attempts to address Job's complaints and the arguments of his friends with a new approach. Teaching Points The Importance of ListeningElihu demonstrates the value of listening before speaking. In our interactions, we should strive to understand others fully before offering our perspectives. Approaching with Humility Elihu acknowledges his youth and the wisdom of others, yet he speaks with confidence in his understanding. We should approach discussions with humility, recognizing our limitations while trusting in God's wisdom. Avoiding Assumptions Elihu chooses not to use the same arguments as Job's friends, suggesting the importance of avoiding assumptions and seeking fresh insights in our conversations. Speaking with Purpose Elihu's intention is to clarify and bring understanding, not to win an argument. Our speech should aim to edify and bring clarity, rather than simply to prove a point. Relying on Divine Wisdom Elihu's confidence comes from his belief that he is guided by the Spirit. We should seek God's wisdom in our discussions, relying on His guidance rather than our own understanding. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 32Can God be conceived as the greatest possible being? 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)? In Job 6:24-25, why is it that neither God nor anyone else presents undeniable evidence of Job's alleged wrongdoing if his punishment is just? Does Job 14:14's question 'If someone dies, will they live again?' indicate uncertainty about resurrection, challenging other parts of the Bible that teach it?Verse 14. - Now he hath not directed his words against me. Elihu thinks that he can interfere in the controversy with the better prospect of a good result, since he is untouched by any of Job's words, and can therefore speak without passion or resentment. Neither will I answer him with your speeches. He is also going to bring forward fresh arguments, which, as they avoid the line taken by the three friends, may soothe, instead of exasperating, the patriarch. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But Job has notוְלֹא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no directed עָרַ֣ךְ (‘ā·raḵ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6186: To set in a, row, arrange, put in order [his] words מִלִּ֑ין (mil·lîn) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 4405: A word, a discourse, a topic against me, אֵלַ֣י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to and I will not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no answer him אֲשִׁיבֶֽנּוּ׃ (’ă·šî·ḇen·nū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again with your arguments. וּ֝בְאִמְרֵיכֶ֗ם (ū·ḇə·’im·rê·ḵem) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 561: Something said Links Job 32:14 NIVJob 32:14 NLT Job 32:14 ESV Job 32:14 NASB Job 32:14 KJV Job 32:14 BibleApps.com Job 32:14 Biblia Paralela Job 32:14 Chinese Bible Job 32:14 French Bible Job 32:14 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 32:14 For he has not directed his words (Jb) |
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