Job 33:12
What does Job 33:12 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 33:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Behold, I will answer thee, in this thou art not just; For God is greater than man.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Behold, I will answer thee, in this thou art not just; For God is greater than man.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Truly, in saying this you are wrong; for God is greater than man.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Lo, <FI>in<Fi> this thou hast not been righteous, I answer thee, that greater is God than man.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Now this is the thing in which thou art not justified: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Behold, I will answer thee in this, thou art not right; forGod is greater than man.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 9:19
Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he still find fault? For who withstandeth his will?
- Job 35:4
I will answer thee, And thy companions with thee.
- Ecclesiastes 7:20
Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
- Job 36:5
Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: He is mighty in strength of understanding.
- Job 34:17
Shall even one that hateth justice govern? And wilt thou condemn him that is righteous and mighty?—
- 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?
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