bu.zi identifies Elihu by his Buzite affiliation in the Job narrative.

The term functions as a masculine singular gentilic identifying Elihu as associated with the Buzite designation in both occurrences.

1. Elihu's gentilic identification · dominant

   In Job 32:2, the masculine singular gentilic form identifies Elihu, son of Barachel, in the clause before his anger toward Job is described. In Job 32:6, the same form again identifies Elihu as he begins to speak, and the APB renders the designation "the Buzite."

   Job 32:2Job 32:6

In the Anselm Project Bible: Across Job 32:2 and Job 32:6, the APB presents the designation as "the Buzite" alongside Elihu's identification as Barachel's son. The verse is read as a whole, but both verses retain the same identifying expression.