Job 32:15 | MHM | STEP | Elihu’s Turn to Speak Elihu now explains why he is joining the conversation after the other friends have finished. He makes it clear he is not interrupting, but rather speaking because everyone else has stopped. Elihu feels strongly that he must share the ideas and wisdom that are burning in his heart. He promises to speak honestly and not flatter anyone, because he fears God more than people. v. 15–16 : Elihu points out that Job’s friends are silent and have no more answers. They were amazed, they answered no more (Job 32:15 ). They stand still, leaving room for someone else to speak (Job 32:16 ).

‏ Job 32:15

Elihu’s Turn to Speak

Elihu now explains why he is joining the conversation after the other friends have finished. He makes it clear he is not interrupting, but rather speaking because everyone else has stopped. Elihu feels strongly that he must share the ideas and wisdom that are burning in his heart. He promises to speak honestly and not flatter anyone, because he fears God more than people.

v. 15–16: Elihu points out that Job’s friends are silent and have no more answers. They were amazed, they answered no more (Job 32:15 ^a). They stand still, leaving room for someone else to speak (Job 32:16 ^b).