And it was so, that after the LORD had spoken these words unto Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz the Temanite, My wrath is kindled against thee, and against thy two friends: for ye have not spoken of me the thing that is right, as my servant Job hath.
After the LORD had finished speaking to Job, the LORD said to Eliphaz from Teman, 'I am angry with you and your two friends because you have not spoken correctly about me, like my servant Job has.'
God is telling Job's friends that He's angry with them because they spoke wrongly about Him, while Job spoke truthfully.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Job, which is set in ancient patriarchal times, Job endures severe trials and debates with his friends who insist his suffering stems from personal sin, reflecting common ancient Near Eastern beliefs about divine retribution. After God speaks to Job, emphasizing His ultimate authority and wisdom, He directly rebukes Job's friends for their inaccurate portrayal of His character and affirms Job's righteousness. This conclusion underscores the biblical theme of God's sovereignty over human understanding.
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