Job 32:2

Then the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel, the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was kindled against Job. His wrath was kindled because he justified himself 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.

3Also his wrath was kindled against his three friends, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.

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Cross References

Genesis 22:21Uz his firstborn, Buz his brother, Kemuel the father of Aram,

Job 15:5For your iniquity teaches your mouth, and you choose the language of the crafty.

Job 27:2“As God lives, who has taken away my right, the Almighty, who has made my soul bitter

Job 30:21You have turned to be cruel to me. With the might of your hand you persecute me.

Job 34:5For Job has said, ‘I am righteous, God has taken away my right.

Job 35:2“Do you think this to be your right, or do you say, ‘My righteousness is more than God’s,’

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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