Job - 32:5



5 When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, his wrath was kindled.

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Explanation and meaning of Job 32:5.

Differing Translations

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But when he saw that the three were not able to answer, he was exceedingly angry.
And Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of the three men, and his anger was kindled.
And Elihu seeth that there is no answer in the mouth of the three men, and his anger burneth.
And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of the three men, he was very angry.
But when he saw that these three were not able to respond, he was extremely angry.

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When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men,.... That could be called an answer; nay, when he perceived they were quite nonplussed and silenced, though men of years and experience, and reputed wise and knowing:
then his wrath was kindled; his spirit was stirred up; his heart was hot within him; he burned with anger against those men; he was all on fire, as it were, and wanted to vent his resentment.

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