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Eliphaz

[ el-uh-faz ]

/ ˈɛl əˌfæz /

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noun

a son of Esau and Adah. Genesis 36:2–4.

a friend of Job. Job 2:11.

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Words nearby Eliphaz

Elinvar, Elion, Eliot, Eliot, George, Eliot, T. S., Eliphaz, Elis, Elisa, Elisabeth, Élisabethville, Elisavetgrad

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How to use Eliphaz in a sentence

Eliphaz Laki had been someone worthy of emulation: a prominent civil servant, a regional administrator known as a saza chief.
Vanished in Uganda|Andrew Rice|June 5, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Eliphaz Laki had disappeared, and his son was left with hope—stubborn, secret, maddening hope.
Vanished in Uganda|Andrew Rice|June 5, 2009|DAILY BEAST
Eliphaz represents the correct Jewish view that everything is reward or punishment for merit and demerit.
A History of Mediaeval Jewish Philosophy|Isaac Husik
When Job has ended his complaint, Eliphaz regards him with a disturbed and offended look.
Expositor's Bible: The Book of Job|Robert Watson

Having caught at this idea, Eliphaz proceeds in a manner rather surprising.
Expositor's Bible: The Book of Job|Robert Watson
This strain of argument, however, closes, Eliphaz having much in his mind which has not found expression and is of serious import.
Expositor's Bible: The Book of Job|Robert Watson
Glancing at all possibilities which occur to him, Eliphaz leaves the afflicted man to accept that which happens to come home.
Expositor's Bible: The Book of Job|Robert Watson