Eliphaz presses his case by appealing not only to observation, but to a mysterious night vision that reinforces his belief that human suffering must be deserved. In this episode, we continue through Job chapter 4 as Eliphaz argues that no one can be more righteous than God—and that fragile humans should expect judgment rather than innocence. His words sound pious, but they carry troubling implications for Job and his children.

The conversations in Job finally begin as Eliphaz speaks first, offering sympathy before turning toward explanation. In this episode, we look at Job 4:1–11 and the opening argument that will shape much of the dialogue to come—the belief that suffering must always be the result of wrongdoing. It’s a polite beginning, but one that carries serious implications for how Eliphaz understands Job’s pain.