Job 33:14–16
For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.
For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiueth it not.
In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;
In a dreame, in a vision of the night, when deepe sleepe falleth vpon men, in slumbrings vpon the bed:
Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,
Then hee †openeth the eares of men, and sealeth their instruction,
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. hee reuealeth, or vncouereth.
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From verse 14
- Proverbs 1:24Rank 1 from verse 14
- 2 Chronicles 33:10Rank 2 from verse 14
- Psalms 62:11Rank 3 from verse 14
- Luke 24:25Rank 5 from verse 14
- Isaiah 6:9Rank 7 from verse 14
- Matthew 13:14Rank 8 from verse 14
14And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:
14And in them is fulfilled the prophecie of Esaias, which saith, *By hearing ye shall heare, and shall not vnderstand: and seeing yee shall see, and shall not perceiue.
- Mark 8:17–18Rank 9 from verse 14
17And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not yet, neither understand? have ye your heart yet hardened?
18Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember?
17And when Iesus knew it, he saith vnto them, Why reason ye, because yee haue no bread? Perceiue ye not yet, neither vnderstand? Haue yee your heart yet hardened?
18Hauing eyes, see ye not? and hauing eares heare ye not? And doe ye not remember?
- Proverbs 1:29Rank 10 from verse 14
From verse 15
- Numbers 12:6Rank 1 from verse 15
6And he said, Hear now my words: If there be a prophet among you, I the Lord will make myself known unto him in a vision, and will speak unto him in a dream.
6And hee saide, Heare now my words: If there be a Prophet among you, I the LORD will make my selfe knowen vnto him in a vision, and will speake vnto him in a dreame:
- Genesis 20:3Rank 3 from verse 15
3But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night, and said to him, Behold, thou art but a dead man, for the woman which thou hast taken; for she is a man’s wife.
3But God came to Abimelech in a dreame by night, and said to him, Behold, thou art but a dead man, for the woman which thou hast taken: for shee is †a mans wife.
- Genesis 31:24Rank 4 from verse 15
- Daniel 4:5Rank 5 from verse 15
- Daniel 8:18Rank 6 from verse 15
- Jeremiah 23:28Rank 7 from verse 15
28The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the Lord.
28†The prophet that hath a dreame, let him tell a dreame; and hee that hath my word, let him speake my word faithfully: what is the chaffe to the wheat, sayth the LORD?
- Genesis 15:12Rank 8 from verse 15
- Hebrews 1:1Rank 9 from verse 15
From verse 16
- Psalms 40:6Rank 3 from verse 16
- Isaiah 50:5Rank 4 from verse 16
- Acts 16:14Rank 5 from verse 16
14¶ And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.
14¶ And a certaine woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the citie of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard vs: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended vnto the things which were spoken of Paul.
- Isaiah 6:10Rank 6 from verse 16
10Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.
10Make the heart of this people fat, and make their eares heauy, and shut their eyes: lest they see with their eyes, and heare with their eares, and vnderstand with their heart, and conuert and be healed.
- Luke 24:45Rank 7 from verse 16
- 2 Samuel 7:27Rank 8 from verse 16
27For thou, O Lord of hosts, God of Israel, hast revealed to thy servant, saying, I will build thee an house: therefore hath thy servant found in his heart to pray this prayer unto thee.
27For thou, O LORD of hostes, God of Israel, hast †reuealed to thy seruant, saying, I will build thee an house: therfore hath thy seruant found in his heart to pray this prayer vnto thee.
- Isaiah 48:8Rank 9 from verse 16
8Yea, thou heardest not; yea, thou knewest not; yea, from that time that thine ear was not opened: for I knew that thou wouldest deal very treacherously, and wast called a transgressor from the womb.
8Yea thou heardest not, yea thou knewest not, yea from that time that thine eare was not opened: for I knew that thou wouldest deale very treacherously, and wast called a transgressour from the wombe.
- Nehemiah 9:38Rank 10 from verse 16
- Romans 15:28Rank 11 from verse 16
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Job 33:14
1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.
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The one true God.
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Speaks; expresses or communicates words or meaning.
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Sense 1: One time or a single occurrence. Sense 2: At once: at the same instant or together. Sense 3: Formerly; at an earlier time. Sense 4: When once: when the stated point has been reached.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893
1. Indeed, marking confirmation, emphasis, addition, continuation, or heightening of what is said; it may also emphasize a question. 2. Yes, expressing an affirmative answer or declaration.
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Two times, on two occasions, in two repeated instances, or in double measure.
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1. Up to or at the present or stated time; still. 2. At some future time. 3. Nevertheless; however. 4. In addition; further.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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Job 33:15
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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Sense 1: Thoughts, images, or visions experienced in sleep. Sense 2: To experience images or thoughts in sleep, especially a vision in a dream.
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Something seen, especially a divinely given sight or revelation.
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1. The dark part of the daily cycle distinguished from day, from evening until morning, or any portion of it. 2. A time or condition compared with night or darkness.
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Sense 1: Great in depth, or a place far beneath the surface. Sense 2: The sea, an abyss of waters, or deep waters. Sense 3: Profound, hidden, or difficult to reach or understand.
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Sense 1: Natural bodily rest with suspended waking activity; figuratively, inattention or inactivity; or death described as sleep. Sense 2: To rest in sleep; figuratively, to lie in death.
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1. Comes or goes down, drops, collapses, bows, or is overthrown. 2. Comes upon or enters a state or condition. 3. Of a lot or portion, is assigned or belongs. 4. In ‘falleth out,’ happens or occurs. 5. In ‘falleth to,’ yields or goes over to another side.
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1. Marks the person, place, thing, or basis to which something is related: on or onto; above or over; toward or against as the target of action, speech, thought, attention, or force; resting on, assigned to, or affecting as a state, gift, burden, duty, guilt, or judgment; supported by or based on; or one placed, added, or repeated on or after another. 2. With a stated time or occasion, or a preceding event, at that time or point, or at or after that event: on, at, when, then, or following it.
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Sense 1: A place for rest or sleep. Sense 2: The marriage bed or a place in which something lies. As a verb, to place or lie in a bed.
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slumbering
Slumberings: states or periods of light sleep or dozing.
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Job 33:16
Third-person singular present form of open, meaning to uncover, reveal, or explain.
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Plural form of ear. Sense 1: The organ of hearing. Sense 2: The seed-bearing head of grain.
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Closes, secures, marks, or authenticates with a seal.
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instruction
Teaching or information that directs understanding and conduct; correction, discipline, or an instructive warning.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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13Why 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.
14For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.
14For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiueth it not.
Selected passage15In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;
15In a dreame, in a vision of the night, when deepe sleepe falleth vpon men, in slumbrings vpon the bed:
Selected passage16Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,
16Then hee †openeth the eares of men, and sealeth their instruction,
Selected passage17That he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.
17That hee may withdraw man from his †purpose, and hide pride from man.