- How would you characterize Elihu’s remarks at the beginning of Job 36 (Job 36:2-4) especially in view of the introduction in Job 32?
- In his lecture about God’s dealings with the righteous and the wicked, how does Elihu differ from the other friends (Job 36:5-12)?
- In Job 36:12, the phrase b’shelah ya’avoru is translated here, “they shall perish by the sword.” Others render it, “They pass over the river of Death” (Gordis) or “They cross beyond the Death Canal” Scheindlin). Is the meaning substantially altered?
- What does Elihu imply about the “impious in heart” and their relationship to God in Job 36:13? What is their punishment (Job 36:14)?
- In Job 36:15, how does God deal with the afflicted?
- As Elihu turns directly to Job, what does he say about God’s dealings with him and Job’s obsession (Job 36:16-17)?
- What is Elihu saying about the power of affluence (Job 36:18-19)?
- What does he mean by “the night when peoples vanish where they are” (Job 36:20)?
- What does Elihu imply in a few words about the reason for Job’s suffering (Job 36:21)?
- Does he suggest that it is futile to complain to God (Job 36:22-23)?
- What are the main manifestations of God’s power (Job 36:26-33)? How does the description of the forces of nature relate to Job’s problem?
