Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
Job has not directed his arguments against me, so I won't respond to him using the same speeches you three have been giving.
Elihu is saying he'll take a fresh approach in responding to Job, rather than repeating the same arguments Job's three friends have already made.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, Job is enduring severe suffering and debating with his three friends who argue that his trials must be due to hidden sin. Elihu, a younger man who has been quietly listening to the conversation, steps forward to speak, emphasizing that Job's criticisms were not aimed at him personally. He commits to offering a different approach rather than repeating the flawed arguments of Job's friends.
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