Job's response to Eliphaz (Job 6:1-13) is a poignant and powerful expression of his deep anguish and despair.
He begins by lamenting his overwhelming grief and wishing it could be weighed and fully understood. He compares his suffering to the weight of the sand of the sea, emphasizing its immense and unbearable nature.
So, Job then accuses his friends of failing to show him kindness and compassion amidst his torment. He compares their silence to the deceitful behavior of a stream that dries up in the heat, implying that their words are hollow and ineffective. He asserts that true friendship requires empathy and understanding, not judgmental pronouncements.
What was Job's response to Eliphaz (Job 6:1-13)?