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Verse 33

Job 33:5

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Refute me if you can; prepare your case and confront me.

American Standard Version (1901)

If thou canst, answer thou me; Set thy words in order before me, stand forth.

Bible in Basic English

If you are able, give me an answer; put your cause in order, and come forward.

Free Bible Version

Answer me, if you can. Stand in front of me and prepare to defend yourself.

King James (Authorized) Version

If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up.

Translation for Translators

So, answer what I say if you can; think carefully about how you will reply to me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

If you can, answer me; set your words in order before me and stand up.

Noah Webster Bible

If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up.

World English Bible

If you can, answer me. Set your words in order before me, and stand up.

Young's Literal Translation

If thou art able — answer me, Set in array before me — station thyself.

Context

Elihu Rebukes Job

⁴The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. ⁵Refute me if you can; prepare your case and confront me. ⁶I am just like you before God; I was also formed from clay.

Summary

In this verse, Elihu speaks to Job, emphasizing the divine nature of God's creation of man. He acknowledges that God is greater than any human being, highlighting His infinite wisdom and power. Elihu's words serve as a reminder of God's sovereignty and authority over all creation, including mankind. This verse underscores the importance of recognizing and honoring God's supremacy in our lives, leading to humility and reverence before Him.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

Images from a court of justice. stand up--alluding to Job's words (Job 30:20).

Job 33:5

Elihu Rebukes Job

⁴The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. ⁵Refute me if you can; prepare your case and confront me. ⁶I am just like you before God; I was also formed from clay.

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Refute me if you can; prepare your case and confront me.

American Standard Version (1901)

If thou canst, answer thou me; Set thy words in order before me, stand forth.

Bible in Basic English

If you are able, give me an answer; put your cause in order, and come forward.

Free Bible Version

Answer me, if you can. Stand in front of me and prepare to defend yourself.

King James (Authorized) Version

If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up.

Translation for Translators

So, answer what I say if you can; think carefully about how you will reply to me.

Unlocked Literal Bible

If you can, answer me; set your words in order before me and stand up.

Noah Webster Bible

If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up.

World English Bible

If you can, answer me. Set your words in order before me, and stand up.

Young's Literal Translation

If thou art able — answer me, Set in array before me — station thyself.