KJV ORIGINAL
Suffer me a little, and I will shew thee that I have yet to speak on God’s behalf.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Be patient with me a little longer, and I will show you that I still have more to say in defense of God.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is asking for patience so he can continue defending God's character and actions.
📚 Historical Context
This is Elihu speaking to Job after Job's three friends had finished their lengthy speeches. Elihu was a younger man who had waited respectfully for the older men to finish speaking, but now felt compelled to offer his perspective on Job's suffering. He believed he had divine insight that the others had missed and wanted to vindicate God's justice.
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