King James Version
Job 32:5 in the King James Version says “When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.” — study this verse from Job chapter 32 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.”
Job 32:5 · KJV
Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he. waited: Heb. expected Job in words elder: Heb. elder for days
When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
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
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
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“saw”
H7200to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“in the mouth”
H6310the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with prepos
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
“was kindled”
H2734to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
“then his wrath”
H639properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
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