Job 42:7
And it was so, that after the LORD had spoken these words unto Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath.
Original Language Analysis
וַיְהִ֗י
H1961
וַיְהִ֗י
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
1 of 26
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
אַחַ֨ר
And it was so that after
H310
אַחַ֨ר
And it was so that after
Strong's:
H310
Word #:
2 of 26
properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
דִבַּרְתֶּ֥ם
for ye have not spoken
H1696
דִבַּרְתֶּ֥ם
for ye have not spoken
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
3 of 26
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
יְהוָ֜ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֜ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
4 of 26
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
5 of 26
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הַדְּבָרִ֥ים
these words
H1697
הַדְּבָרִ֥ים
these words
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
6 of 26
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
יְהוָ֜ה
the LORD
H3068
יְהוָ֜ה
the LORD
Strong's:
H3068
Word #:
11 of 26
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֱלִיפַ֣ז
to Eliphaz
H464
אֱלִיפַ֣ז
to Eliphaz
Strong's:
H464
Word #:
13 of 26
eliphaz, the name of one of job's friends, and of a son of esau
חָרָ֨ה
is kindled
H2734
חָרָ֨ה
is kindled
Strong's:
H2734
Word #:
15 of 26
to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
אַפִּ֤י
My wrath
H639
אַפִּ֤י
My wrath
Strong's:
H639
Word #:
16 of 26
properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
וּבִשְׁנֵ֣י
against thee and against thy two
H8147
וּבִשְׁנֵ֣י
against thee and against thy two
Strong's:
H8147
Word #:
18 of 26
two; also (as ordinal) twofold
כִּ֠י
H3588
כִּ֠י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
20 of 26
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
לֹ֣א
H3808
לֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
21 of 26
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
דִבַּרְתֶּ֥ם
for ye have not spoken
H1696
דִבַּרְתֶּ֥ם
for ye have not spoken
Strong's:
H1696
Word #:
22 of 26
perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
נְכוֹנָ֖ה
of me the thing that is right
H3559
נְכוֹנָ֖ה
of me the thing that is right
Strong's:
H3559
Word #:
24 of 26
properly, to be erect (i.e., stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix,
Cross References
Job 32:5When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled.Psalms 51:4Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.Job 4:1Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said,Job 2:11Now when Job's three friends heard of all this evil that was come upon him, they came every one from his own place; Eliphaz the Temanite, and Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite: for they had made an appointment together to come to mourn with him and to comfort him.
Historical Context
Ancient Near Eastern theology valued orthodox speech about deity. God's reversal of expected verdict shows that honest questioning pleases God more than false certainty.
Questions for Reflection
- How does God's vindication of Job challenge your assumptions about proper piety?
- What does it mean to speak rightly about God - orthodox doctrine or honest relationship?
Related Resources
Explore related topics, people, and study resources to deepen your understanding of this passage.
Analysis & Commentary
God's verdict: 'My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath.' This vindicates Job against the friends. Their orthodox theology proved false comfort; Job's honest lament proved faithful.