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Job 32:2

Job 32:1 bbe — So these three men gave no more answers to Job, because he seemed to himself to be right.

Bible in Basic English

"So these three men gave no more answers to Job, because he seemed to himself to be right."

— Job 32:1, Bible in Basic English

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Job 32 — Context

1

So these three men gave no more answers to Job, because he seemed to himself to be right.

2

And Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the family of Ram, was angry, burning with wrath against Job, because he seemed to himself more right than God;

3

And he was angry with his three friends, because they had been unable to give him an answer, and had not made Job's sin clear.

4

Now Elihu had kept quiet while Job was talking, because they were older than he;

Job 32:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 32:1 say?
Job 32:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “So these three men gave no more answers to Job, because he seemed to himself to be right.”
Where is Job 32:1 in the Bible?
Job 32:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 32, verse 1.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 32:1.
What translation should I read Job 32:1 in?
Job 32:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 32:1?
Job 32:1 reads (BBE): “So these three men gave no more answers to Job, because he seemed to himself to be right.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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