Job 32:2 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
1So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes.
2Then 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.
3Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job.
4Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Proverbs 29:11
Both verses discuss the nature of anger and its expression.
Ephesians 4:26
Paul advises not to sin in anger, paralleling Elihu's response to Job.
James 1:19
James teaches about being slow to anger, which relates to Elihu's reaction.
Source: Job 32:2