Job 33:14
For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.
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
For God speaketh once, Yea twice, though man regardeth it not.
For once doth God speak, and twice, (He doth not behold it.)
For God gives his word in one way, even in two, and man is not conscious of it:
Cross References
And the Lord spake to Manasseh, and to his people: but they would not hearken.
Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes with man,
Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.
God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded;
For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the Lord:
And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive …
And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; …
And when Jesus knew it, he saith unto them, Why reason ye, because ye have no bread? perceive ye not …
Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not? and do ye not remember?