New International Version“God does all these things to a person— twice, even three times—
New Living Translation“Yes, God does these things again and again for people.
English Standard Version“Behold, God does all these things, twice, three times, with a man,
Berean Standard BibleBehold, all these things God does to a man, two or even three times,
King James BibleLo, all these things worketh God oftentimes with man,
New King James Version“Behold, God works all these things, Twice, in fact, three times with a man,
New American Standard Bible“Behold, God does all these things for a man two or three times,
NASB 1995“Behold, God does all these oftentimes with men,
NASB 1977“Behold, God does all these oftentimes with men,
Legacy Standard Bible“Behold, God does all these things twice, three times with men,
Amplified Bible[Elihu comments,] “Behold, God does all these things twice, yes, three times, with a man,
Christian Standard BibleGod certainly does all these things two or three times to a person
Holman Christian Standard BibleGod certainly does all these things two or three times to a man
American Standard VersionLo, all these things doth God work, Twice, yea thrice, with a man,
Contemporary English VersionGod gives each of us chance after chance
English Revised VersionLo, all these things doth God work, twice, yea thrice, with a man,
GOD'S WORD® TranslationTruly, God does all this two or three times with people
Good News TranslationGod does all this again and again;
International Standard VersionIndeed God does all these things again and again with a person
NET Bible"Indeed, God does all these things, twice, three times, in his dealings with a person,
New Heart English Bible"Look, God works all these things, twice, yes three times, with a man,
Webster's Bible TranslationLo, all these things God often worketh with man, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBehold, all these things God does to a man, two or even three times,
World English Bible“Behold, God does all these things, twice, yes three times, with a man, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBehold, God works all these, "" Twice, [even] three times with man,
Young's Literal Translation Lo, all these doth God work, Twice -- thrice with man,
Smith's Literal TranslationBehold, all these God will work twice, thrice, with man, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBehold, all these things God worketh three times within every one.
Catholic Public Domain VersionBehold, all these things God works three times within each one,
New American BibleSee, all these things God does, two, even three times, for a man,
New Revised Standard Version“God indeed does all these things, twice, three times, with mortals, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLo, all these things God does three times with a man,
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAll these things God does three times with a man OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Lo, all these things doth God work, Twice, yea thrice, with a man,
Brenton Septuagint TranslationBehold, all these things, the Mighty One works in a threefold manner with a man.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Elihu Rebukes Job… 28He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit, and I will live to see the light.’ 29Behold,allthese thingsGoddoestoa man,twoor even three times,30to bring back his soul from the Pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of life.…
Cross References Psalm 62:11-12God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to God, / and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.
Psalm 34:19Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.
Psalm 103:3-4He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, / who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion,
Isaiah 43:1-2But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.
Isaiah 57:18-19I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him and his mourners, / bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.”
Lamentations 3:31-33For the Lord will not cast us off forever. / Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion. / For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men.
Ezekiel 18:23Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn’t I prefer that he turn from his ways and live?
Ezekiel 33:11Say to them: ‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?’
Hosea 6:1-2Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us to pieces, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bind up our wounds. / After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His presence.
Jonah 2:6-7To the roots of the mountains I descended; the earth beneath me barred me in forever! But You raised my life from the pit, O LORD my God! / As my life was fading away, I remembered the LORD. My prayer went up to You, to Your holy temple.
Matthew 18:14In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.
Luke 15:4-7“What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the pasture and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? / And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders, / comes home, and calls together his friends and neighbors to tell them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep!’ ...
John 5:24Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.
John 10:28-29I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.
Romans 5:10For if, when we were enemies of God, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life!
Treasury of Scripture See, all these things works God oftentimes with man, all Job 33:14-17 For God speaketh once, yea twice,yet man perceiveth it not… 1 Corinthians 12:6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. 2 Corinthians 5:5 Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thingis God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit. oftentimes. Job 33:14 For God speaketh once, yea twice,yet man perceiveth it not. Job 40:5 Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further. 2 Kings 6:10 And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice. Jump to Previous OftenOftentimesThreeThriceTimesTwiceWorkWorkethWorksJump to Next OftenOftentimesThreeThriceTimesTwiceWorkWorkethWorksJob 33 1.Elihu offers himself instead of God to reason with Job8.He excuses God from giving man an account of his ways, by his greatness14.God calls man to repentance by visions, by afflictions, and by his ministry31.He incites Job to attentionBehold, all these thingsThis phrase calls attention to the actions and interventions of God. In the context of the Book of Job, "all these things" refers to the various ways God communicates and interacts with humanity, including dreams, visions, and suffering. The use of "behold" is a common biblical term that signals the importance of what follows, urging the reader to pay close attention. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty and His active role in the lives of individuals, as seen in passages like Isaiah 55:8-9, which emphasize God's higher ways and thoughts. God does to a man
This highlights the personal nature of God's dealings with individuals. The phrase underscores the belief that God is not distant or detached but is intimately involved in the lives of people. This is consistent with the biblical narrative that portrays God as a personal deity who knows and cares for each person, as seen inPsalm 139:1-4. The use of "a man" can be understood as representative of humanity, indicating that God's actions are not limited to a select few but are part of His universal dealings with mankind. two or even three times
This suggests the repeated nature of God's interventions and the persistence of His efforts to reach and teach individuals. The number "two or even three" is symbolic of completeness and sufficiency in biblical literature, as seen in passages like2 Corinthians 13:1, which speaks of establishing a matter by the testimony of two or three witnesses. This repetition indicates God's patience and His desire for people to understand and respond to His guidance. It reflects the theme of divine mercy and the opportunity for repentance and correction, as God gives multiple chances for individuals to align with His will. Persons / Places / Events 1. ElihuA young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a perspective that emphasizes God's justice and mercy. Elihu's speeches are found in Job 32-37. 2. JobThe central figure of the Book of Job, a man who experiences immense suffering and seeks to understand the reasons behind it. 3. GodThe sovereign Creator who allows Job's trials and ultimately restores him. God's actions and purposes are central to the account. 4. The Friends of JobEliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who attempt to explain Job's suffering through traditional wisdom but are ultimately corrected by God. 5. The Suffering and Restoration of JobThe overarching event in the Book of Job, where Job's faith is tested through suffering, leading to a deeper understanding of God's nature. Teaching Points God's Repeated InterventionsElihu highlights that God intervenes in human lives multiple times, demonstrating His patience and desire for repentance and growth. Purpose of SufferingSuffering can be a tool for correction and spiritual growth, not merely a punishment. Understanding this can change our perspective on trials. God's Sovereignty and MercyGod's actions are rooted in His sovereign will and mercy. Trusting in His character can provide comfort during difficult times. Listening to God's VoiceGod speaks in various ways, and being attentive to His voice can guide us through life's challenges. The Role of CommunityLike Elihu, we can be instruments of God's truth and encouragement to others, offering perspectives that align with God's character. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Job 33
In the context of Job 33 as a whole, why should readers trust Elihu's self-proclaimed divine insight when there is no independent confirmation of his authority?
Who is Elihu in the Bible?
Why would a just and merciful God allow Satan to harm Job even further after his initial torment? (Job 2:3-6)
Job 1:12 - How can a benevolent God allow Satan to inflict suffering on a blameless man as part of a wager?Verse 29. - Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes (literally, twice and thrice) with man. Elihu, from this point to the end of the chapter, speaks in his own person. God, he says, thus works with man, through visions or through chastisements oftentimes - not in the latter case, taking vengeance on them for their sins, but graciously leading them on to a better mind and a higher spiritual condition. This is part of God's ordinary moral government, and Job has no need to suppose himself exceptionally dealt with. Elihu has reason on his side in all this, and his words may have given Job some comfort. But they did not exactly fit Job's ease. Elihu, unless supernaturally enlightened, could not possibly penetrate into the special circumstances of Job's trial. He could only try to bring his case under general laws, of which it was not an illustration; and so, though well-meant and probably of some service, his argument was no complete answer to Job's difficulties.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Behold,הֶן־(hen-)Interjection
Strong's 2005:Lo! behold!allכָּל־(kāl-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everythese thingsאֵ֭לֶּה(’êl·leh)Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428:These, thoseGodאֵ֑ל(’êl)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 410:Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almightydoesיִפְעַל־(yip̄·‘al-)Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6466:To do, make, to practisetoעִם־(‘im-)Preposition
Strong's 5973:With, equally witha man,גָּֽבֶר׃(gā·ḇer)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1397:A valiant man, warrior, a person simplytwoפַּעֲמַ֖יִם(pa·‘ă·ma·yim)Noun - fd
Strong's 6471:A beat, foot, anvil, occurrenceor even three times,שָׁל֣וֹשׁ(šā·lō·wōš)Number - feminine singular
Strong's 7969:Three, third, thrice
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