Job 33:6
Behold, I am towards God even as you are. I am also formed out of the clay.
World English Bible British
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 can, answer me. Set your words in order before me, and stand up.
7Behold, my terror will not make you afraid, neither will my pressure be heavy on you.
Cross References
Genesis 2:7The LORD God formed man from the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.
Genesis 30:2Jacob’s anger burnt against Rachel, and he said, “Am I in God’s place, who has withheld from you the fruit of the womb?”
Job 4:19How much more those who dwell in houses of clay, whose foundation is in the dust, who are crushed before the moth!
Job 10:9Remember, I beg you, that you have fashioned me as clay. Will you bring me into dust again?
Job 13:12Your memorable sayings are proverbs of ashes. Your defences are defences 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 →