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Job 32:4

What does Job 32:4 mean?

A plain-English look at Job 32:4 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Now Elihu had waited to speak unto Job, because they were elder than he.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Now Elihu had waited to speak unto Job, because they were elder than he.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Now Elihu had kept quiet while Job was talking, because they were older than he;

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And Elihu hath waited earnestly beside Job with words, for they are older than he in days.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

So Eliu waited while Job was speaking because they were his elders that were speaking.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But Elihu had waited till Job had finished speaking, because they were older than he.

Context

v.3Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.

v.4This passage

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

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 18:13

    He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.

  • Job 32:11

    Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your reasonings, Whilst ye searched out what to say.

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