Job 33:6
See, I am the same as you are in the eyes of God; I was cut off from the same bit of wet earth.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Behold, I am according to thy wish in God’s stead: I also am formed out of the clay.
In Context
5If you are able, give me an answer; put your cause in order, and come forward.
7Fear of me will not overcome you, and my hand will not be hard on you.
Cross References
Genesis 2:7And the Lord God made man from the dust of the earth, breathing into him the breath of life: and man became a living soul.
Genesis 30:2But Jacob was angry with Rachel, and said, Am I in the place of God, who has kept your body from having fruit?
Job 4:19How much more those living in houses of earth, whose bases are in the dust! They are crushed more quickly than an insect;
Job 10:9O keep in mind that you made me out of earth; and will you send me back again to dust?
Job 13:12Your wise sayings are only dust, and your strong places are only earth.
Job 23:3If only I had knowledge of where he might be seen, so that I might come even to his seat!
Matthew Henry on Job 33:2-8
The Address of Elihu. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 Wherefore, Job, I pray thee, hear my speeches, and hearken to all my words. 2 Behold, now I have opened my mouth, my tongue hath spoken in my mouth. 3 My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly. 4 The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life. 5 If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up. 6 Behold, I am according to thy wish in God's stead: I also am formed out of the… Read the whole commentary →