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Job 32:6 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Job 32:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 32 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young , and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion. young: Heb. few of days durst: Heb. feared”
Job 32:6 (KJV)
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Commentary on Job 32:6
Elihu explains his hesitation: "I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion." The Hebrew yare (יָרֵא, "afraid") and gur (גּוּר, "durst not") express reverence and trepidation. Ancient culture valued age and experience (Leviticus 19:32). Yet Elihu will argue that wisdom doesn't automatically come with age—it's a gift of the Spirit (verse 8). This tension between honoring tradition and recognizing that truth isn't bound by seniority appears throughout Scripture. From a Reformed perspective, this models proper humility while maintaining commitment ...
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“much elder than your father.”
“but exhort him as a father; the younger men as brothers;”
“exhort the younger men to be sober minded;”
“you younger ones”
“and he said”
“Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”