Job 32:2

Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu, the son of Barachel, the Buzite, of the family of Ram; against Job was his wrath kindled, because he accounted himself righteous rather than God.

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In The King James Version

Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God.

In Context

1So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.

3Against his three friends also was his wrath kindled, because they had not found an answer, and yet had condemned Job.

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Cross References

Job 15:5Yea, thy own mouth proclaimeth thy iniquity, Though thou choosest the tongue of the crafty.

Job 27:2As God liveth, who hath rejected my cause, And the Almighty, who hath afflicted my soul;

Job 30:21Thou art become cruel to me; With thy strong hand dost thou lie in wait for me.

Job 34:5Job hath said, “I am righteous, And God refuseth me justice.

Job 35:2Dost thou then think this to be right? Thou hast said, “I am more righteous than God.”

Matthew Henry on Job 32:2-6

The Address of Elihu. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. 2 Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God. 3 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job. 4 Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he. 5 When Elihu saw that there… Read the whole commentary →

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