Job 33:6
Lo! I am like thyself toward GOD, From clay, have I been nipped off, even I!
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 art able to answer me, Set in order before me—take thy stand!
7Lo! my terror, will not startle thee, nor, my hand, upon thee, be heavy.
Cross References
Genesis 2:7So then Yahweh God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed in his nostrils the breath of life—and man became a living soul.
Genesis 30:2Then kindled the anger of Jacob with Rachel,—and he said, Am I, in the place of God, who hath withheld from thee the fruit of the womb?
Job 4:19How much more the dwellers in houses of clay, which, in the dust, have their foundation, which are crushed sooner than a moth:
Job 10:9Remember, I pray thee, that, as clay, thou didst make me, and, unto dust, thou wilt cause me to return.
Job 13:12Are not your memorable sayings, proverbs of ashes? Breastworks of clay, your breastworks?
Job 23:3Oh that I knew where I might find him! I would come even unto his dwelling-place;
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 →