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Elihu Rebukes Job's Three Friends
…18For I am full of words, and my spirit within me compels me.19Behold,my bellyis like unventedwine;it is about to burstlike a newwineskin.20I must speak and find relief; I must open my lips and respond.…

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Behold, my belly is as wine which has no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles.

hath no vent.

Matthew 9:17
Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved.

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6.Because wisdom comes not from age, he excuses the boldness of his youth
11.He reproves them for not satisfying Job
16.His zeal to speak

Behold, my belly is like unvented wine;
This phrase uses the imagery of wine to describe a feeling of pressure and urgency. In ancient times, wine was often stored in skins, and if not properly vented, the fermentation process would cause pressure to build up. This metaphor reflects Elihu's intense desire to speak and share his perspective. The use of "belly" in Hebrew culture often symbolizes the seat of emotions and inner thoughts, indicating that Elihu's feelings are deeply internalized. This imagery is consistent with other biblical references to wine as a symbol of abundance and potency, such as inPsalm 104:15, where wine is said to gladden the heart.

it is about to burst like a new wineskin.
New wineskins were used to hold new wine because they were flexible and could expand with the fermentation process. However, if the pressure became too great, even a new wineskin could burst. This illustrates Elihu's sense of urgency and the overwhelming nature of his thoughts. The metaphor of bursting wineskins is also found in the teachings of Jesus inMatthew 9:17, where He speaks of the incompatibility of old and new covenants, using the image of new wine requiring new wineskins. This connection highlights the transformative power of divine revelation and the necessity of being open to new insights. Elihu's speech, therefore, can be seen as a call to listen to fresh perspectives and divine wisdom.

1.Elihu
A young man who speaks after Job's three friends have finished their discourse. He is introduced inJob 32 and claims to speak with wisdom given by God.

2.Job
The central figure of the Book of Job, a man who undergoes severe trials and suffering, and whose faith and righteousness are tested.

3.Job's Friends
Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who attempt to explain Job's suffering through traditional wisdom but are ultimately rebuked by God.

4.God
The ultimate authority and source of wisdom, who later speaks to Job and his friends, providing divine perspective on the events.

5.New Wineskin
A metaphor used by Elihu to describe the pressure he feels to speak. In ancient times, new wineskins were used to hold fermenting wine, which would expand and require flexibility.The Urgency of Truth
Elihu's metaphor of unvented wine highlights the urgency and necessity of speaking truth. As believers, we should feel a similar compulsion to share God's word when prompted by the Holy Spirit.

The Role of Youth in Wisdom
Elihu, though young, is confident in the wisdom given by God. This teaches us that wisdom is not confined to age but is a gift from God, accessible to all who seek it.

The Importance of Proper Timing
Just as new wine requires the right conditions to ferment properly, speaking truth requires discernment and the right timing. We must seek God's guidance to know when and how to share His message.

The Power of God's Word
The metaphor of bursting wineskins illustrates the power and vitality of God's word. It is dynamic and transformative, capable of changing lives when released.

Humility in Speaking
Elihu waits for the older men to finish before speaking, showing respect and humility. We should approach sharing God's word with a similar attitude, valuing others' perspectives and timing our contributions wisely.1.What is the meaning of Job 32:19?

2.How does Job 32:19 inspire us to speak truth with urgency today?

3.What does "like wine with no vent" teach about controlling our emotions?

4.How can we ensure our words align with God's wisdom, as in Job 32:19?

5.What other scriptures emphasize the importance of speaking truthfully and timely?

6.How can we apply Elihu's example of boldness in our daily conversations?

7.What does Job 32:19 reveal about the nature of divine inspiration and human expression?

8.How does Job 32:19 illustrate the urgency of Elihu's message?

9.What is the significance of the metaphor used in Job 32:19?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Job 32?

11.What foods are mentioned in the Bible?

12.What sin did Lot's daughters commit?

13.Job 32:16-22 - Are there any textual or historical clues suggesting this chapter might be a later insertion, potentially creating inconsistencies within the book?

14.How do we reconcile the justice of God in Job 19 with the apparently unjust and arbitrary suffering Job endures?Behold

- Elihu begins with an attention-getter: “Behold,” signaling that what follows deserves immediate focus, much like “Listen!” inJob 33:1.

- Throughout Scripture “behold” invites the listener to pause and consider (e.g.,Isaiah 7:14;Revelation 3:20).

- Here it underscores Elihu’s urgency; he cannot stay silent any longer (compareJeremiah 6:11, “I am full of the wrath of the LORD, and I cannot hold it in”).

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my belly is like unvented wine

- Elihu pictures his inner being—mind, heart, even physical frame—swelling with words he has held back.

- Unvented or fermenting wine builds pressure; in the same way, restrained truth inside a believer presses for release (Psalm 39:2-3;Jeremiah 20:9).

- The image reminds us of the Spirit’s stirring when a message must be spoken (Acts 4:20, “For we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard”).

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it is about to burst

- Without venting, a wineskin would rupture. Elihu senses a similar breaking point if he withholds what God has impressed on him.

- This intensity mirrorsAmos 3:8, “The lion has roared—who will not fear? The Lord GOD has spoken—who will not prophesy?”

- Faithful testimony often carries a holy compulsion; silence would be disobedience (1 Corinthians 9:16, “woe to me if I do not preach the gospel”).

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like a new wineskin

- New skins stretch, but only to a limit; once full of fermenting wine, they burst more easily than aged, flexible skins (Matthew 9:17).

- Elihu, young and untested compared to Job’s older friends (Job 32:6-7), likens himself to that fresh but fragile container.

- His statement acknowledges both zeal and vulnerability: he must speak, yet he knows the risk of mishandled words (Proverbs 18:21).

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summary

Job 32:19 paints Elihu as a vessel pressurized by truth. The vivid analogy of unvented wine in a new wineskin conveys three realities: divine truth generates inner urgency; prolonged silence heightens spiritual pressure; and obedience requires articulate release before destructive outburst results. Like Elihu, believers called to speak God’s word must yield to that compelling prompt, trusting the Lord to guide both timing and tone while maintaining reverent fear of mishandling the message.

(19)New bottles.--Orwine-skins.(Comp.Matthew 9:17.)

Verse 19. -Behold, my belly is as wine which hath no vent. The process of fermentation properly takes place in the vat, from which the gas evolved in the operation can freely escape. When wine was put into skins before fermentation was complete, and gas continued to be evolved, the effect was that the skins became distended, as the gas had no vent, and then not unfrequently the skins would burst, especially if they were old ones (seeMatthew 9:17).It is ready to burst like new bottles. Even if the skins were new, they would undergo distension, and would appear as if "ready to burst," though the actual catastrophe might be avoided. Elihu's pent-up feelings seem to him, if they do not obtain a vent, to threaten some such a result.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Behold,
הִנֵּֽה־(hin·nêh-)
Interjection
Strong's 2009:Lo! behold!

my belly
בִטְנִ֗י(ḇiṭ·nî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 990:The belly, the womb, the bosom, body of anything

is like unvented
לֹא־(lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808:Not, no

wine;
כְּיַ֥יִן(kə·ya·yin)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3196:Wine, intoxication

it is about to burst
יִבָּקֵֽעַ׃(yib·bā·qê·a‘)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1234:To cleave, to rend, break, rip, open

like a new
חֲ֝דָשִׁ֗ים(ḥă·ḏā·šîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 2319:New

wineskin.
כְּאֹב֥וֹת(kə·’ō·ḇō·wṯ)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 178:A bottle (made from animal skin), a necromancer


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