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Elihu
the name means God of him Strong's Lexicon
Elihu, a young man from the family of Ram, spoke to Job and his friends.
From Easton's Bible Dictionary
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).
Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.
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Barachel
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First named at Job 32:2.
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Verses that name Elihu
- 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,
- Job 32:4 Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because the others were older than he.
- Job 32:5 But when he saw that the three men had no further reply, his anger was kindled.
- 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.
- Job 34:1 Then Elihu continued:
- Job 35:1 And Elihu went on to say:
- Job 36:1 And Elihu continued: