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Job 32:7Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

For I hoped that greater age would speak, and that a multitude of years would teach wisdom.

Douay-Rheims

אָ֭מַרְתִּי יָמִ֣ים יְדַבֵּ֑רוּ וְרֹ֥ב שָׁ֝נִ֗ים יֹדִ֥יעוּ חָכְמָֽה׃

Hebrew (Masoretic text)

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Ireneus (Orda)

19th centuryCommentator

After outlining the reasons that had prevented him from speaking earlier and expressing his intent to engage in dialogue sincerely and without fear, Elius directs his attention to Job, urging him to listen closely and challenge any errors he perceives, fully aware of human limitations. He references Job’s own declarations, acknowledging his position as one who suffers innocently at the hands of God. Elius suggests that Job has erred in his understanding of God, who governs the world without needing to justify His actions to anyone; He treats humanity in a manner that leaves no room for accusations of injustice in His judgments.

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When observing man's tendency to stray, God offers warnings through dreams or illness and subsequently shows mercy and bestows rewards once a person repents and changes. Elius challenges Job to respond, but when there is no answer, he again calls for Job's attention.

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