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Job 28:12,13,20-24
But where shall wisdom be found? and whereis the place of understanding? …

Job 32:8
Butthere is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

Proverbs 2:4,5
If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her asfor hid treasures; …

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Job 32:2
Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God.

Job 34:5,10-12
For Job hath said, I am righteous: and God hath taken away my judgment…

Deuteronomy 32:4
He is the Rock, his workis perfect: for all his waysare judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and rightis he.

and I will ascribe justice to my Maker
Here, Elihu emphasizes attributing justice to God, acknowledging Him as the ultimate source of righteousness and fairness. This reflects the biblical understanding that God is the just judge of all the earth (Genesis 18:25). In the context of Job, this statement is significant because it addresses the central theme of the book: the justice of God in the face of human suffering. Elihu's assertion points to the belief that God's ways are just, even when they are beyond human comprehension. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament revelation of Jesus Christ as the embodiment of divine justice and righteousness (Romans 3:25-26), highlighting the continuity of God's character throughout Scripture.

• Elihu is stressing that what he is about to share is not a mere opinion shaped by local gossip or personal bias; it comes “from afar,” pointing to wisdom that originates with God Himself.Job 28:23-24 says, “God understands its way, and He knows its place. For He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens.”

• “From afar” reminds us that true insight often runs counter to the limited perspective of our suffering.Isaiah 55:8-9 underscores this distance: “For My thoughts are not your thoughts… as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways.”

• In practical terms, Elihu is urging Job—and us—to elevate our viewpoint:

– Seek revelation through Scripture, where God speaks from eternity (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

– Rely on the Spirit, who “searches all things, even the deep things of God” (1 Corinthians 2:10).

– Remember that godly wisdom may arrive through unexpected messengers or circumstances (James 1:5).

• Elihu’s goal is clear: whatever the problem, God remains perfectly just.Deuteronomy 32:4 affirms, “He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just.”

• By calling God “my Maker,” Elihu highlights both God’s authority and His personal relationship with humanity (Psalm 95:6-7). That intimacy assures us His justice is never detached or cold.

• Key truths Elihu models:

– Praise precedes explanation. Before he unpacks Job’s questions, he anchors everyone in God’s righteous character (Psalm 89:14).

– God’s justice stands even when circumstances appear unfair (Romans 3:26). Suffering does not cancel God’s equity; it invites deeper trust (1 Peter 4:19).

– Pointing sufferers back to God’s justice is an act of compassion, not condemnation, because it redirects focus from “Why me?” to “Who is He?” (Job 37:23-24).

Elihu’s brief statement inJob 36:3 teaches that authentic, life-reshaping wisdom comes from the transcendent God, not from limited human insight, and that every discussion of pain must ultimately magnify the flawless justice of our Maker.