Job 33
Elihu Continues: Hear My Words
1 Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words. Parallel theme: Job 13:6
2 Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth. Parallel theme: Job 3:1
3 My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly. Parallel theme: Job 27:4, Proverbs 20:15
4 The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life. References God: Genesis 2:7. Spirit: Job 10:12, 27:3, 32:8, Romans 8:2, 1 Corinthians 15:45. Creation: Psalms 33:6. Parallel theme: Job 10:3 +3
5 If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up.
6 Behold, I am according to thy wish in God's stead: I also am formed out of the clay. Parallel theme: Job 4:19
7 Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my hand be heavy upon thee. Parallel theme: Job 9:34, 13:21
8 Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy words, saying,
9 I am clean without transgression, I am innocent; neither is there iniquity in me. Parallel theme: Job 9:21, 10:7, 11:4, 16:17, 29:14
10 Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy, Parallel theme: Job 19:11
11 He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths. Parallel theme: Job 13:27, 31:4
12 Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. is greater than man. References God: Job 36:5. Parallel theme: Ezekiel 18:25
13 Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters. Parallel theme: Job 40:2, Isaiah 45:9
God Speaks in Many Ways
14 For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not. References God: Job 33:29, Psalms 62:11. Parallel theme: Job 40:5, 2 Chronicles 33:10, Proverbs 1:24, 1:29, Isaiah 6:9, Matthew 13:14, Luke 24:25, John 3:19 +5
15 In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed; Parallel theme: Job 4:13, Genesis 15:12, 20:3, 31:24, Numbers 12:6, Jeremiah 23:28, Daniel 4:5, 8:18, Hebrews 1:1 +4
16 Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction, Parallel theme: Job 36:10, 36:15, Nehemiah 9:38, Psalms 40:6, Isaiah 6:10, 48:8, 50:5, Luke 24:45, Acts 16:14, Romans 15:28 +5
17 That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man. Parallel theme: Job 17:11, Genesis 20:6, 2 Chronicles 32:25, Isaiah 2:11, Matthew 27:19, 2 Corinthians 12:7, James 4:10 +2
18 He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword. Parallel theme: Job 33:28, 33:30, 2 Peter 3:9
19 He is chastened also with pain upon his bed, and the multitude of his bones with strong pain: Parallel theme: Job 30:17, Psalms 119:71, 1 Corinthians 11:32
20 So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat.
21 His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were not seen stick out. Parallel theme: Job 19:20, Proverbs 5:11
22 Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave, and his life to the destroyers. Parallel theme: 2 Samuel 24:16
23 If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness: Parallel theme: Job 36:3, 37:23, Psalms 94:12, 119:75, Ecclesiastes 7:28, Lamentations 3:32, Haggai 1:13, Malachi 2:7, 3:1, 2 Corinthians 5:20 +5
24 Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom. Grace: Exodus 33:19. Redemption: Matthew 20:28, 1 Timothy 2:6. Parallel theme: Job 22:21, 33:18, Hosea 14:4, Zechariah 9:11 +2
25 His flesh shall be fresher than a child's: he shall return to the days of his youth:
26 He shall pray unto GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity., and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness. References God: Psalms 67:1. Prayer: Acts 9:11. Parallel theme: Psalms 30:5, 50:15, 91:15, Proverbs 24:12, Isaiah 30:19, Acts 2:28, Hebrews 11:26, Jude 1:24 +5
27 He looketh upon men, and if any say, I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it profited me not; Sin: 2 Samuel 12:13. Parallel theme: Psalms 14:2, Matthew 16:26, Romans 6:21, 7:22
28 He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light. Light: Job 3:9, 3:16. Parallel theme: Job 33:22, 33:24
29 Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes with man, References God: 1 Corinthians 12:6, 2 Corinthians 5:5, Philippians 2:13. Parallel theme: Ephesians 1:11
30 To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living. Light: Job 33:28, Psalms 56:13, Isaiah 2:5, John 8:12, Acts 26:18. Parallel theme: Job 33:24, Isaiah 38:17 +2
31 Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak. Parallel theme: Job 18:2
32 If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.
33 If not, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I shall teach thee wisdom. Parallel theme: Job 33:3, Psalms 34:11, 49:3, Proverbs 8:5