Job 33

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 33 of 42

¹ ¶ And yet, Job, now hear my speech and give ear to all my words.

² Behold, now I have opened my mouth; my tongue has spoken in my mouth.

³ My words are of uprightness of my heart; and my lips will clearly speak knowledge.

⁴ The Spirit of God made me, and the breath of the Almighty enlivened me.

Chapter Summary

1 Elihu offers to reason with Job. 8 He excuses Jehovah from giving man an account of his ways, by His greatness. 14 Jehovah calls man to repentance by visions, 19 by afflictions, 23 and by His mediator.

Key Hebrew Words

עֶרְכָ֥ value H6186 · TWOT 1694b

לְשׁוֹנִ֣ tongue H3956 · TWOT 1131a

אִיּ֣וֹב Job H347 · TWOT 78b

בְּשָׂר֣ flesh H1320 · TWOT 291a

נַ֭פְשׁ soul H5315 · TWOT 1395a

People & Context

Elihu Addresses Job's Claims of Innocence

Elihu speaks directly to Job, assuring him he is also formed of clay. He quotes Job's claims of being pure and without transgression, as well as Job's…

Elihu Explains God's Use of Dreams and Affliction

Elihu argues that God does answer man, speaking through dreams and visions to turn man from pride, and through physical pain to save his soul from the…

Timeline

Elihu Addresses Job's Claims of Innocence

Elihu speaks directly to Job, assuring him he is also formed of clay. He quotes Job's claims of being pure and without transgression, as well as Job's accusation that God unjustly treats him as an enemy.

Job 33:1-13

Elihu Explains God's Use of Dreams and Affliction

Elihu argues that God does answer man, speaking through dreams and visions to turn man from pride, and through physical pain to save his soul from the Pit. He mentions that a mediator can provide a ransom to restore man's righteousness.

Job 33:14-33

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