Elihu brings Job back to the truth that he had himself confessed: God is greater than man (Job 26:1–14; Job 28:1–28). Despite knowing this to be the case, Job had still accused God of injustice. He had spoken as if he is able to understand and pass judgment over God’s ways.
12 “Behold, in this you are not right. I will answer you, for God is greater than man.