Job 33:1-2 | MHM | STEP | The Address of Elihu Elihu begins his speech by asking Job to listen carefully. He wants Job to know that he is not siding with the other three friends. Instead, Elihu offers a new perspective, hoping Job will see that he means to help, not attack. Elihu promises to speak honestly, clearly, and kindly, using the understanding God has given him. He invites Job to answer back if he disagrees, reminding him that they are both just human beings made by God. Elihu assures Job that he does not need to be afraid, because Elihu will speak as a friend, not as a judge. v. 1–2 : Elihu asks Job to listen: Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words. Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth (Job 33:1–2 ). He is ready to speak thoughtfully and seriously.

‏ Job 33:1-2

The Address of Elihu

Elihu begins his speech by asking Job to listen carefully. He wants Job to know that he is not siding with the other three friends. Instead, Elihu offers a new perspective, hoping Job will see that he means to help, not attack. Elihu promises to speak honestly, clearly, and kindly, using the understanding God has given him. He invites Job to answer back if he disagrees, reminding him that they are both just human beings made by God. Elihu assures Job that he does not need to be afraid, because Elihu will speak as a friend, not as a judge.

v. 1–2: Elihu asks Job to listen: Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words. Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth (Job 33:1–2 ^a). He is ready to speak thoughtfully and seriously.

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