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Job 33

Job 33:12 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Behold, in this thou art not just
tsadaq (Hebrew #6663)
to be (causatively, make) right (in a moral or forensic sense)
KJV usage: cleanse, clear self, (be, do) just(-ice, -ify, -ify self), (be turn to) righteous(-ness).
Pronounce: tsaw-dak'
Origin: a primitive root
: I will answer
`anah (Hebrew #6030)
properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extens. to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, announce
KJV usage: give account, afflict (by mistake for 6031), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for 6031), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, X scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also 1042, 1043.
Pronounce: aw-naw'
Origin: a primitive root
thee, that God
'elowahh (Hebrew #433)
a deity or the Deity
KJV usage: God, god. See 430.
Pronounce: el-o'-ah;
Origin: probably prolonged (emphat.) from 410
is greater
rabah (Hebrew #7235)
to increase (in whatever respect)
KJV usage: (bring in) abundance (X -antly), + archer (by mistake for 7232), be in authority, bring up, X continue, enlarge, excel, exceeding(-ly), be full of, (be, make) great(-er, -ly, X -ness), grow up, heap, increase, be long, (be, give, have, make, use) many (a time), (any, be, give, give the, have) more (in number), (ask, be, be so, gather, over, take, yield) much (greater, more), (make to) multiply, nourish, plenty(-eous), X process (of time), sore, store, thoroughly, very.
Pronounce: raw-baw'
Origin: a primitive root
than man
'enowsh (Hebrew #582)
properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
KJV usage: another, X (blood-)thirsty, certain, chap(-man); divers, fellow, X in the flower of their age, husband, (certain, mortal) man, people, person, servant, some ( X of them), + stranger, those, + their trade. It is often unexpressed in the English versions, especially when used in apposition with another word . Compare 376.
Pronounce: en-oshe'
Origin: from 605
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thou.
Job 1:22• 22In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly. (Job 1:22)
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Job 34:10‑12,17‑19,23• 10Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
 11For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.
 12Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.
 17Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
 18Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?
 19How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.
 23For he will not lay upon man more than right; that he should enter into judgment with God. (Job 34:10‑12,17‑19,23)
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Job 35:2• 2Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God's? (Job 35:2)
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Job 36:22‑23• 22Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him?
 23Who hath enjoined him his way? or who can say, Thou hast wrought iniquity? (Job 36:22‑23)
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Ezek. 18:25• 25Yet ye say, The way of the Lord is not equal. Hear now, O house of Israel; Is not my way equal? are not your ways unequal? (Ezek. 18:25)
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Rom. 9:19‑21• 19Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?
 20Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?
 21Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honor, and another unto dishonor? (Rom. 9:19‑21)
I will.
Job 32:17• 17I said, I will answer also my part, I also will show mine opinion. (Job 32:17)
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Job 35:4• 4I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee. (Job 35:4)
God.
Job 9:4• 4He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered? (Job 9:4)
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Job 26:14• 14Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand? (Job 26:14)
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Job 36:5• 5Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom. (Job 36:5)
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Job 40:2,8‑9• 2Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
 8Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?
 9Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him? (Job 40:2,8‑9)
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Jer. 18:6• 6O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith the Lord. Behold, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel. (Jer. 18:6)
• We note a marked change in the manner of his treatment of the subject from the method of the three friends. There is an evident expectation of results....His addresses therefore are not a declamatory statement of his own principles, but an appeal to Job’s conscience and reason. There is a marked absence of the abusive and insulting manner of the friends, while there is a most faithful and unsparing uncovering of Job’s faults, without stirring up opposition. (“Job 32-37” by S. Ridout)
• Such charges must be met, and Job convinced of their falsity, or he could never have peace in his own soul, and a dark blot would rest upon God’s honor. (“Job 32-37” by S. Ridout)
• In one brief sentence he sets aside all human reasonings— “God is greater than man.” In other words, God is God. If we are to reason, let it not be from the lesser to the greater, but from the greater to the less. (“Job 32-37” by S. Ridout)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Behold, I will answer thee in this, thou art not right; for +God is greater than manc.

JND Translation Notes

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Enosh. see Ps. 8.4.