“ For I am full of matter,f the spirit within me constraineth me. ”
For I am full of matter - Margin, as in Hebrew words.” The three friends of Job had been silenced. They had not one word more to say. Elihu says that the reverse was true of him. He was full of w...
For I am full of (l) matter, the spirit within me constraineth me. (l) I have conceived in my mind a great store of reasons.
If the friends have nothing to say, that is no reason for Elihu's silence. He is full of words, and must give them vent. The fear of God will prevent his showing partiality.
matter. Hebrew. millah . the matter of what is said.
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me. I am full of matter - מלים millim, "I am full of Words," or sayings; i.e., wise sentences, and ancient opinions. The spirit within me c...
For I am full of matter; the spirit, &c.— As he was a young man, he dares not claim much authority, from his own sayings; but he claims it from the inspiration of the Almighty, by whose Spirit...
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me. 'I am full of words,' whereas the friends have not a word more to say. The spirit - ( Job 32:8 ; Job 33:4 ; Jeremiah 20:9 ,...
The Speeches of Elihu It is the view of almost all scholars that the speeches of Elihu are a later addition. The grounds for this view are the following. His presence comes upon the reader with su...
XXV. POST-EXILIC WISDOM Job 32:1-22 ; Job 33:1-33 ; Job 34:1-37 A PERSONAGE hitherto unnamed in the course of the drama now assumes the place of critic and judge between Job and his friends....
Elihu Enters Job 32:1-22 The controversy between Job and his counselors is now at an end. They have failed in making out their case; but before God Himself takes up the argument there is anothe...
The last voice in the earthly controversy is now heard. It is a new voice, and opportunity never comes to Job to answer. Moreover, God in the final movements takes no notice other than that of interr...
(6) В¶ And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion. (7) I said, Days should speak, and mul...
For I am full of matter ,.... Or "full [of] words" y; not of mere words, such that have nothing solid and substantial in them; this is the character of a fool, Ecclesiastes 10:14 ; nor was Elihu a...
For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constraineth me. Ver. 18. For I am full of matter ] Heb. Of words; such as are weighty and stuffy, steeped in mine understanding (as Plutarch saith Ph...
I will answer also my part I will take my turn and speak what they have omitted. I am full of matter I have many things to say in this cause; the spirit within me constraineth me My spirit, or...
Since his three friends have been silenced by Job's strong declaration of self-righteousness, our attention is drawn to a young man who has been a silent observer of this interesting drama. There app...
15 They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking. 16 When I had waited, (for they spake not, but stood still, and answered no more;) 17 I said, I will answer also my...
I am full of matter, i.e. I have many things to say in this cause. The spirit within me; either my own spirit or soul, which is wholly dissatisfied with what hath been hitherto spoken, and clearl...
Notes Job 32:2 . “ Elihu ” אֱלִיהוּא “my God is He;” or, according to some: “My God is Jehovab.” Various opinions concerning him, both as to his personality, speeches, and character. He has been...
Job 32:2 . Elihu. The Greek copies read Elihuz, the same as they write Elijah. The critics refer us for his genealogy to Huz the son of Nahor; for Ram is thought to be Abraham; but a similarity of...
For I am full of matter. Ideas and expression Sainte-Beuve remarks that the great art in speech, as in military service, is to gather, maintain, and bring to bear at once the greatest number of...
EXPOSITION A new personage is now introduced upon the scene, who speaks in a new style and almost in a new language. No previous mention has been made of him; no subsequent notice is taken of hi...
Elihu Gives the Reason for his Speaking
2 Corinthians 5:13 ; 2 Corinthians 5:14 ; Acts 4:20 ; Ezekiel 3:14-27 ; Jeremiah 20:9 ; Psalms 39:3
High Altitudes in Elihu's Answer to Job Job 32:1-22 , Job 33:1-33 ; Job 34:1-37 ; Job 35:1-16 ; Job 36:1-33 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We now come to that part of the Book of Job which present...