Atomic Bible

A young man who spoke to Job.

Elihu

Named in 7 verses of Job, first in Job 32:2.

אֱלִיהוּElihu

The name means “he is my God himself.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869

Father
Barachel

About Elihu Written by AI

Elihu is a character in the Book of Job who speaks to Job and his three friends after they had finished their dialogue (Job.32-37). He is described as a young man from the family of Ram, and he became angry with Job for justifying himself rather than God and with Job's friends for not finding an answer to Job's complaints (Job 32:2 to 3). Elihu waited to speak until after the older men had finished, showing respect for their age (Job 32:4 to 6). In his speeches, Elihu emphasizes God's justice, sovereignty, and wisdom, arguing that God uses suffering to discipline and purify people (Job.33-37). He also asserts that God is greater than human understanding and that people should submit to His will (Job.36-37). After Elihu's speech, God Himself addresses Job out of the whirlwind (Job 38:1). The Bible does not provide any further information about Elihu's life or background.

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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

This entry is on the name Elihu, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.

Whose God is he. (1.) “The son of Barachel, a Buzite” (Job 32:2), one of Job’s friends. When the debate between Job and his friends is brought to a close, Elihu for the first time makes his appearance, and delivers his opinion on the points at issue (Job 32-37).

(2.) The son of Tohu, and grandfather of Elkanah (1 Sam. 1:1). He is called also Eliel (1 Chr. 6:34) and Eliab (6:27).

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(3.) One of the captains of thousands of Manasseh who joined David at Ziklag (1 Chr. 12:20).

(4.) One of the family of Obed-edom, who were appointed porters of the temple under David (1 Chr. 26:7).

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. Job 32:2

    This kindled the anger of Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram. He burned with anger against Job for justifying himself rather than God,

  2. Job 32:4

    Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were older than he.

  3. Job 32:5

    But when he saw that the three men had no further reply, his anger was kindled.

  4. Job 32:6

    So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite declared: “I am young in years, while you are old; that is why I was timid and afraid to tell you what I know.

  5. Job 34:1

    Then Elihu continued:

  6. Job 35:1

    And Elihu went on to say:

  7. Job 36:1

    And Elihu continued:

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.