Emotions in Job Chapter 35

Impatience and Frustration

Elihu shows signs of impatience and frustration with Job's perspective that righteousness does not benefit a person before God.

Condescension

There is a tone of condescension in Elihu’s responses as he attempts to correct Job's misunderstanding of God's justice and the nature of sin.

Indignation

Elihu expresses indignation towards Job’s claim that God does not respond to human suffering and injustice.

Reasoning and Argumentation

Throughout the chapter, Elihu uses reasoned argumentation to explain why Job's suffering is not a result of God’s indifference.

Appeal to Rationality

Elihu appeals to rational thinking, suggesting that sin harms humans, not God, and righteousness benefits humans, not God.