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Eliphaz rebukes Job for speaking vain words and questions his understanding of God, warning him of the dangers of pride and the consequences of wickedness.
Eliphaz the Temanite addresses Job with a harsh rebuke, accusing him of uttering empty wisdom and disregarding fear and prayer toward God. He questions Job’s claim of divine insight, highlighting that humans are born impure and cannot attain righteousness. Eliphaz warns that the wicked will suffer pain and darkness, that their wealth and power will not endure, and that vanity will be their downfall. He urges Job to reconsider his defiance, reminding him that the earth rewards the righteous and punishes the proud. The chapter serves as a stern reminder of human limitation and the perils of prideful disobedience.
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Eliphaz’s tone is critical, condemning Job’s words and warning of punishment.