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1.1 KiB
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"