Parallel Verses
King James Version
Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.
New American Standard Bible
For God is greater than man.
Holman Bible
since God is greater than man.
International Standard Version
"You aren't right about this; My response is that God is greater than human beings.
A Conservative Version
Behold, I will answer thee. In this thou are not just, for God is greater than man.
American Standard Version
Behold, I will answer thee, in this thou art not just; For God is greater than man.
Amplified
“Look, let me answer you, in this you are not right or just;
For God is greater and far superior to man.
Bible in Basic English
Truly, in saying this you are wrong; for God is greater than man.
Darby Translation
Behold, I will answer thee in this, thou art not right; for +God is greater than man.
Julia Smith Translation
Behold, this thou wert not just: I will answer thee, for God will be great above man.
King James 2000
Behold, in this you are not just: I will answer you, for God is greater than man.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Look, [in] this you are not right--I will answer you: Indeed, God is greater than a human being.
Modern King James verseion
Behold, in this you are not right; I will answer you, for God is greater than man.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Behold, unto these unreasonable words of thine will I make answer. Should God be reproved of man?
NET Bible
Now in this, you are not right -- I answer you, for God is greater than a human being.
New Heart English Bible
"Behold, I will answer you. In this you are not just, for God is greater than man.
The Emphasized Bible
Lo! in this, thou hast not been right - let me answer thee, For, GOD, is greater than, man.
Webster
Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.
World English Bible
"Behold, I will answer you. In this you are not just, for God is greater than man.
Youngs Literal Translation
Lo, in this thou hast not been righteous, I answer thee, that greater is God than man.
Themes
Man » The lord being greater than man
Philosophy » Philosophical inductions and deductions relating to God and his providence
Interlinear
Tsadaq
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 33:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Elihu Rebukes Job
11 He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths. 12 Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man. 13 Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters.
Names
Cross References
Job 1:22
In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
Job 9:4
He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?
Job 26:14
Lo, 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 32:17
I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
Job 34:10-12
Therefore 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.
Job 34:17-19
Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
Job 34:23
For he will not lay upon man more than right; that he should enter into judgment with God.
Job 35:2
Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God's?
Job 35:4
I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee.
Job 36:5
Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.
Job 36:22-23
Behold, God exalteth by his power: who teacheth like him?
Job 40:2
Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
Job 40:8-9
Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?
Ecclesiastes 7:20
For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
Jeremiah 18:6
O 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.
Ezekiel 18:25
Yet 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?
Romans 9:19-21
Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?