Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
For God is greater than man.
King James Version
Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that 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 put my feet in the stocks, he guards all my paths.
12
For God is greater than man.
Names
Cross References
Job 1:22
In all this Job did not sin nor charge God with folly.
Job 9:4
He is wise in heart and mighty in strength; who has hardened himself against him and remained in peace?
Job 26:14
Behold, these are parts of his ways; but how little a portion have we heard of him? For the thunder of his power, who shall understand?
Job 32:17
I said, I will also answer my part, I will also declare my 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 hates judgment govern? And wilt thou condemn the Mighty One that is righteous?
Job 34:23
For he will not lay upon man more than that which is just; that he should enter into judgment with God.
Job 35:2
Dost thou think this to be right, when thou didst say, I am more righteous than God?
Job 35:4
I will answer thee and thy companions with thee.
Job 36:5
Behold, God is mighty and does not despise; he is mighty in virtue of heart.
Job 36:22-23
Behold, God is exalted by his power; what teacher is like him?
Job 40:2
Shall he that contends with the Almighty instruct him? Let him that disputes with God answer this.
Job 40:8-9
Wilt thou disannul my judgment? Wilt thou condemn me, that thou may be justified?
Ecclesiastes 7:20
For surely there is not a just man upon earth that in doing good does not sin.
Jeremiah 18:6
O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter? saith the LORD. Behold, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are ye in my hand, O house of Israel.
Ezekiel 18:25
And if ye say, The way of the Lord is not straight. Hear now, O house of Israel: Is my way not straight? Are not your ways crooked?
Romans 9:19-21
Thou wilt say then unto me, Why does he become angry? For who shall resist his will?