Job 33:23
What does Job 33:23 mean?
A plain-English look at Job 33:23 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000If there be with him an angel, An interpreter, one among a thousand, To show unto man what is right for him;
KJV
King James Version · 1611If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness:
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901If there be with him an angel, An interpreter, one among a thousand, To show unto man what is right for him;
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949If now there may be an angel sent to him, one of the thousands which there are to be between him and God, and to make clear to man what is right for him;
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862If there is by him a messenger, An interpreter--one of a thousand, To declare for man his uprightness:
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752If there shall be an angel speaking for him, one among thousands, to declare man's uprightness,
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his duty;
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 37:23
Touchingthe Almighty, we cannot find him out: He is excellent in power; And in justice and plenteous righteousness he will not afflict.
- Job 11:6
And that he would show thee the secrets of wisdom! For he is manifold in understanding. Know therefore that God exacteth of thee less than thine iniquity deserveth.
- Malachi 2:7
For the priest’s lips should keep knowledge, and they should seek the law at his mouth; for he is the messenger of Jehovah of hosts.
- Psalms 94:12
Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O Jehovah, And teachest out of thy law;
- Haggai 1:13
Then spake Haggai Jehovah’s messenger in Jehovah’s message unto the people, saying, I am with you, saith Jehovah.
- Nehemiah 9:33
Howbeit thou art just in all that is come upon us; for thou hast dealt truly, but we have done wickedly;
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Job 33
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Job 33.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Bitterness
Bitterness is a deep-seated resentment that can poison the heart, but God offers healing and freedom through forgiveness.
Topic
Bible Verses About the Majesty of God
God’s majesty refers to His supreme greatness, dignity, and awesome power, revealing His incomparable nature and reign over all creation
Topic
Bible Verses About God's Omnipotence
God's omnipotence means He is all-powerful, sovereign, and able to do anything that is consistent with His perfect nature