Job 33:6
Behold, I am toward God even as thou art; I also am formed out of the clay.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
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 thou canst, answer thou me, set thy words in order before me, stand forth.
7Behold, my terror shall not make thee afraid, neither shall my pressure be heavy upon thee.
Cross References
Genesis 2:7Then the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.
Genesis 30:2And Jacob's anger was kindled against Rachel; and he said: 'Am I in God's stead, who hath withheld from thee the fruit of the womb?'
Job 4:19How much more them that dwell in houses of clay, whose foundation is in the dust, who are crushed before the moth!
Job 10:9Remember, I beseech Thee, that Thou hast fashioned me as clay; and wilt Thou bring me into dust again?
Job 13:12Your memorials shall be like unto ashes, your eminences to eminences of clay.
Job 23:3Oh that I knew where I might find Him, 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 →