Job 33:12
Therefore, it is for this reason that you have not been justified. For I tell you that God is greater than man.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.
In Context
11He has put my feet in fetters; he has kept watch over all my ways.”
13Do you contend against him because he has not responded to all of your words?
Cross References
Job 9:4He is understanding in heart and mighty in strength; who has resisted him and yet had peace?
Job 11:9His measure is longer than the earth and wider than the sea.
Job 32:17I also will answer in my turn, and I will reveal my knowledge.
Job 34:17Is he that does not love judgment able to be corrected? And how can you so greatly condemn him who is just?
Job 35:2Does it seem right to you in your thoughts, that you should say, “I am more just than God?”
Job 36:5God does not abandon the powerful, for he himself is also powerful.
Matthew Henry on Job 33:9-14
8 Surely thou hast spoken in mine hearing, and I have heard the voice of thy words, saying, 9 I am clean without transgression, I am innocent; neither is there iniquity in me. 10 Behold, he findeth occasions against me, he counteth me for his enemy, 11 He putteth my feet in the stocks, he marketh all my paths. 12 Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man. 13 Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters. In these verses, I. Elihu… Read the whole commentary →