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Job 33:12

Job 33:12
Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Behold, in this thou art not just,.... Here begins Elihu's answer, who does not deny that Job was a just man, both before God in an evangelic sense, and before men in a moral sense; he did not go…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Behold, in this thou art not just - In this view of God, and in these reflections on his character and government. Such language in regard to the Deity cannot be vindicated; such views cannot be…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

In this thou art not just - Thou hast laid charges against God's dealings, but thou hast not been able to justify those charges; and were there nothing else against thee, these irreverent speeches are…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Job 33:8-13

In these verses,

I. Elihu particularly charges Job with some indecent expressions that had dropped from him, reflecting upon the justice and goodness of God in his dealings with him. He does not…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The verse probably reads,

Behold in this thou art not in the right, I will answer thee,

For God is greater than man.

The words I will answer theeare equivalent to, "Behold, my answer is, in this…