KJV ORIGINAL
Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Job has not directed his arguments against me, so I won't respond to him using the same speeches you three have been giving.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
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
This is Elihu speaking, a younger man who has been listening to the lengthy debate between Job and his three friends (Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar). After Job's friends failed to convince him that his suffering was due to sin, Elihu steps forward to offer his perspective. He's essentially saying he won't rehash their failed arguments but will bring a new viewpoint to Job's situation.
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