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Job 32:1 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Job 32:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 32 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Elihu's First Speech: I Will Speak
“So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. to: Heb. from answering”
Job 32:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Job 32:1
The narrative introduces Elihu: "So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes." The phrase "righteous in his own eyes" (tsaddiq be'enav, צַדִּיק בְּעֵינָיו) is crucial—it can mean either (1) Job appeared righteous to the friends, or (2) Job considered himself righteous. The ambiguity is deliberate. Elihu will argue that Job's self-justification, though understandable, requires correction. From a Reformed perspective, this introduces a critical distinction: objective righteousness before God versus subjective perception of righteousness. Romans 3:23 declares...
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Cross-References for Job 32:1
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“there is no one who can deliver out of your hand.”
“without disobedience. I am innocent”
“neither shall my tongue utter deceit.”
“he will kill me. I have no hope. Nevertheless”
“'Do not condemn me. Show me why you contend with me.”
“so I should be delivered forever from my judge.”
“return again. My cause is righteous.”
“then it blessed me; and when the eye saw me”