Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Behold, unto these unreasonable words of thine will I make answer. Should God be reproved of man?
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.
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 hath put my foot in the stocks, and looketh narrowly unto all my paths.' 12 "Behold, unto these unreasonable words of thine will I make answer. Should God be reproved of man? 13 Why dost thou then strive against him? Because he giveth thee no accounts of all his doings?
Names
Cross References
Job 1:22
In all these things did Job not offend, nor murmured foolishly against God.
Job 9:4
He is wise of heart, and mighty in strength. Who ever prospered that took part against him?
Job 26:14
This is now a short sum of his doings. But who is able sufficiently to rehearse his works? Who can perceive and understand the thunder of his power?"
Job 32:17
I have a good hope for my part to shape him an answer, and to show him my meaning.
Job 34:10-12
"Therefore hearken unto me, ye that have understanding. Far be it from God, that he should meddle with wickedness: and far be it from the Almighty, that he should meddle with unrighteous dealing:
Job 34:17-19
May he be made whole, that loveth no right? If thou were a very innocent man, shouldest thou then be punished?
Job 34:23
For no man shall be suffered to go into judgment with God.
Job 35:2
"Thinkest thou it right, that thou saidst, 'I am righteous before God?'
Job 35:4
Therefore will I give answer unto thee and thy friends.
Job 36:5
"Behold, God casteth not away the mighty, for he himself is mighty in power and wisdom.
Job 36:22-23
Behold, God is of a mighty high power: Where is there such a guide and lawgiver as he?
Job 40:2
"Can he that striveth with the Almighty be at rest? Should not he which disputeth with God, give him an answer?"
Job 40:8-9
Wilt thou disannul my judgment? Or wilt thou condemn me, that thou thyself mayest be made righteous?
Ecclesiastes 7:20
For there is not one just upon earth, that doth good, and sinneth not.
Jeremiah 18:6
"May not I do with you, as this Potter doth, O ye house of Israel, sayeth the LORD? Behold, ye house of Israel: ye are in my hand, even as the clay in the Potter's hand.
Ezekiel 18:25
But you will say, 'The way of the Lord is not equal.' Here I pray you, ye house of Israel. Is not my way equal?
Romans 9:19-21
Thou wilt say then unto me, "Why then blameth he us yet? For who can resist his will?"