Job 36:1-2 | MHM | STEP | The Address of Elihu In this section, Elihu asks Job and the others to listen to him for a little longer. He says he still has important things to say in defense of God. Elihu promises that his words will be truthful and helpful. He wants everyone to know that he is speaking on God’s behalf, not for himself. Elihu believes that his message will show that God is always righteous and fair in everything He does. v. 1–2 : Elihu says, Suffer me a little, and I will show thee that I have yet to speak on God's behalf (Job 36:1–2 ). He asks for patience and attention, promising that he will not speak much longer. Elihu wants Job to know that what he says is meant to defend God’s honor.

‏ Job 36:1-2

The Address of Elihu

In this section, Elihu asks Job and the others to listen to him for a little longer. He says he still has important things to say in defense of God. Elihu promises that his words will be truthful and helpful. He wants everyone to know that he is speaking on God’s behalf, not for himself. Elihu believes that his message will show that God is always righteous and fair in everything He does.

v. 1–2: Elihu says, Suffer me a little, and I will show thee that I have yet to speak on God's behalf (Job 36:1–2 ^a). He asks for patience and attention, promising that he will not speak much longer. Elihu wants Job to know that what he says is meant to defend God’s honor.

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