Job 15:1 - Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered,

Generated Verse: Job 15:1

What does "Job 15:1" mean?


The verse "Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered," from Job 15:1 simply means that Eliphaz, who is identified as being from the region of Teman, responded to something that was previously said. In the context of the Book of Job, it's the beginning of another speech by Eliphaz in the ongoing debate between Job and his friends about Job's suffering. More specifically it is a rebuke or an answer to something Job said.

Here's a breakdown:

"Then...": This indicates a sequence of events. It follows something that happened or was said previously.
"Eliphaz the Temanite": This identifies the speaker. Eliphaz is one of Job's three friends who came to comfort him. "The Temanite" specifies his origin, Teman being a region known for its wisdom (often located in Edom). This would emphasize he is speaking from a place of experience and wisdom.
"answered": This simply means he spoke in response to something. It implies he's disagreeing, clarifying, or adding to the previous statement.

In essence, this verse is a transitional phrase that marks the beginning of Eliphaz's speech in chapter 15, and it continues the cycle of dialogues in the book. Each "answered" will indicate one person (usually Job, Eliphaz, Bildad, or Zophar) giving their opinion or argument.

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