Job 32:4 | MHM | STEP | v. 4–5 : Elihu waited patiently before speaking. He respected the seniority of Job’s friends and allowed them to speak first. Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he (Job 32:4 ). However, when Elihu saw that the friends had nothing more to say, he decided it was his turn to share his thoughts (Job 32:5 ). Elihu’s patience and respect for others show his humility, even though he feels strongly about the issues at hand.

‏ Job 32:4

v. 4–5: Elihu waited patiently before speaking. He respected the seniority of Job’s friends and allowed them to speak first. Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he (Job 32:4 ^a). However, when Elihu saw that the friends had nothing more to say, he decided it was his turn to share his thoughts (Job 32:5 ^b). Elihu’s patience and respect for others show his humility, even though he feels strongly about the issues at hand.