## Eliphaz ##

Eliphaz is a man's name. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

## Temanite ##

A Temanite belongs to the tribe of Teman. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

## be grieved ##

"someone makes you sad" (because of help that is offered) (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

## But who can stop himself from speaking? ##

Eliphaz asks this question to stress that no one who sees a friend suffering can remain silent.  AT: "No one can restrain himself from speaking (to a friend in such a state as you find yourself)" or "I must speak to you, (seeing that you are in a state of grief)." (see: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion]])

## See, you have instructed many; you have strengthened weak hands ##

This verse is in the form of Hebrew poetry. A single idea is stated in two ways for clarity, emphasis, or teaching. (see: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-parallelism]])

## instructed ##

"corrected" or "admonished"

## you have strengthened weak hands ##

"you have helped others when they suffered loss"