Job 33:12
Old Testament • 5 words with Strong's data
"Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man."
Word-by-Word Analysis
רָאָה
râʼâh
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
עָנָה
ʻânâh
properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, ...
אֱלֹהִים
ʼĕlôhîym
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of...
גָּדוֹל
gâdôwl
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
אִישׁ
ʼîysh
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
Key Terms in This Verse
עָנָה ʻânâh
properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, announce
Study H6030 →רָאָה râʼâh
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
Study H7200 →אִישׁ ʼîysh
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
Study H376 →אֱלֹהִים ʼĕlôhîym
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference to magistrates; and sometimes as a supe...
Study H430 →Cross References
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?
Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.
I will answer thee, and thy companions with thee.
Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God’s?
For he will not lay upon man more than right; that he should enter into judgment with God.
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?
He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?
I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it.
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.
For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
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