Job 33:12
Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.
Context
This verse from Job Chapter 33 connects to 10 cross-references. Elihu addresses Job directly, claiming to speak on God's behalf without being terrifying. He argues that God does speak — in dreams, in physical suffering — as a means of discipline and redemption, not punishment. God's purpose in affliction is …
Other Translations
Behold, I will answer thee, in this thou art not just; For God is greater than man.
Lo, <FI>in<Fi> this thou hast not been righteous, I answer thee, that greater is God than man.
Truly, in saying this you are wrong; for God is greater than man.
Cross References
In all this Job sinned not, nor charged God foolishly.
He is wise in heart, and mighty in strength: who hath hardened himself against him, and hath prospered?
Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of …
I said, I will answer also my part, I also will shew mine opinion.
Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from …
Yea, surely God will not do wickedly, neither will the Almighty pervert judgment.
Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?
How much less to him that accepteth not the persons of princes, nor regardeth the rich more than the poor? …
For he will not lay upon man more than right; that he should enter into judgment with God.
Thinkest thou this to be right, that thou saidst, My righteousness is more than God’s?