Job 33:14Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

After outlining the reasons that had prevented him from speaking and explaining his purpose for engaging in dialogue, while assuring Job of his sincerity and absence of fear, Elius turns to Job, urging him to listen carefully and to address any inaccuracies he detects, fully acknowledging human limitations. He bases his observations on Job's own declarations, recognizing Job's innocent suffering at the hands of God. Elius believes that Job has erred in his understanding of God's nature, who governs the fate of the world without obligation to justify His actions; God treats humanity in such a manner that no one can justly accuse Him of wrongdoing.