Eliphaz continues his counsel, urging Job to seek God who does marvelous things and sets on high those who are lowly. He presents suffering as divine discipline that leads to restoration, promising that if Job accepts God's correction, he will be delivered from famine, war, and destruction, living to a ripe old age.
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Characters in This Chapter
Job
Righteous man whose faith is tested through catastrophic suffering
Eliphaz
First friend who argues suffering results from sin
Bildad
Second friend who appeals to traditional wisdom about punishment
Zophar
Third friend who harshly accuses Job of hidden sin
Elihu
Young man who speaks last, emphasizing God's justice and discipline
Places in This Chapter
The Tabernacle
View on MapThe Tabernacle was the portable sanctuary that Israel built according to God's instructions at Mount Sinai. It served as God's dwelling place among His people during the wilderness wanderings and early settlement in Canaan. It contained the Ark of the Covenant, the altar, and the holy place.
Position in Book
PrologueChapters 1-2
Dialogue with FriendsChapters 3-31
Three cycles of speeches between Job and his friends debating the cause of his suffering.
Elihu's SpeechesChapters 32-37
God SpeaksChapters 38-41
EpilogueChapters 42
Bible Bites
Job Has 42 Chapters of Testing
The book of Job contains exactly 42 chapters, ending with God restoring Job's fortunes after his lengthy trials. Job received twice what he had lost and lived 140 more years.
Job 42