KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)
TRANSLATION, MEANING, CONTEXT
To get what Job 32:5 means based on its source text, scroll down or follow these links for the original scriptural meaning , biblical context and relative popularity.
“When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.”
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| KJV Verse | Original Hebrew | Meaning/ Definition This is a simplified translation of the original Hebrew word. Follow the buttons on the right to get more detail. | More Use the buttons below to get details on the Hebrew word and view related Bible verses that use the same root word. |
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| “When Elihu” | אֱלִיה֗וּא | Elihu, the name of one of Job's friends, and of three Israelites | Elihu |
| “saw” | וַיַּ֤רְא | To see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative) | saw |
| “that” | כִּ֘י | (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed | that |
| “there was” | (No Hebrew definition. English implied.) | ||
| “no” | אֵ֤ין | A nonentity; generally used as a negative particle | no |
| “answer” | מַעֲנֶ֗ה | A reply (favorable or contradictory) | answer |
| “in the mouth” | בְּ֭פִי | The mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) according to | mouth |
| “of three” | שְׁלֹ֥שֶׁת | Three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice | three |
| “these” | (No Hebrew definition. English implied.) | ||
| “men,” | הָאֲנָשִׁ֗ים | 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) | men |
| “then his wrath” | אַפּֽוֹ׃ | Properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire | then wrath |
| “was kindled.” | וַיִּ֥חַר | To glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy | kindled |
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3 Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
4 Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.
5 When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.
6 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.
7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
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