Job 33:12
Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.
Behold, in this thou art not iust: I will answere thee, That God is greater then man.
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- Ezekiel 18:25Rank 1 from verse 12
- Ecclesiastes 7:20Rank 3 from verse 12
- Jeremiah 18:6Rank 4 from verse 12
6O 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.
6*O house of Israel, cannot I doe with you as this potter, saith the LORD? Behold, as the clay is in the potters hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel.
- Job 34:10–12Rank 8 from verse 12
10Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.
11For the work of a man shall he render unto him, and cause every man to find according to his ways.
12Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.
10Therefore hearken vnto me, ye †men of vnderstanding: *farre bee it from God, that he should doe wickednes, and from the Almighty, that hee should commit iniquitie.
11*For the worke of a man shall he render vnto him, and cause euery man to finde according to his wayes.
12Yea surely God will not doe wickedly, neither will the Almighty peruert iudgement.
- Job 34:17–19Rank 9 from verse 12
17Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
18Is it fit to say to a king, Thou art wicked? and to princes, Ye are ungodly?
19How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? for they all are the work of his hands.
17†Shall euen he that hateth right, gouerne? and wilt thou condemne him that is most iust?
18 Is it fit to say to a King, Thou art wicked? and to Princes, Ye are vngodly?
19*How much lesse to him that accepteth not the persons of Princes, nor regardeth the rich more then the poore? for they all are the woorke of his hands.
- Job 36:22–23Rank 13 from verse 12
- Job 40:8–9Rank 15 from verse 12
8Wilt thou also disannul my judgment? wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be righteous?
9Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him?
8*Wilt thou also disanul my iudgement? Wilt thou condemne mee, that thou mayest be righteous?
9Hast thou an arme like God? or canst thou thunder with a voyce like him?
- Romans 9:19–21Rank 17 from verse 12
19Thou wilt say then unto me, Why doth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?
20Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?
21Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour?
19Thou wilt say then vnto mee; Why doeth he yet find fault? For who hath resisted his will?
20Nay but O man, who art thou that ‖repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, *Why hast thou made me thus?
21Hath not the *potter power ouer the clay, of the same lumpe, to make one vessell vnto honour, and another vnto dishonour?
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Job 33:12
1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
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1. The second-person singular present form of be: are, when one person is addressed. 2. Skill, craft, or skilled workmanship used to make or prepare something.
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Right, righteous, upright, equitable, lawful, or fair.
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Sense 1: A reply or response. Sense 2: As a verb, to reply, respond, or give account.
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The one true God.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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11He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths.
11He putteth my feete in the stockes, he marketh all my pathes.
12Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.
12Behold, in this thou art not iust: I will answere thee, That God is greater then man.
Selected passage13Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters.
13Why doest thou striue against him? for †he giueth not account of any of his matters.