Job 33:6
Lo, I [am], according to thy word, for God, From the clay I — I also, have been formed.
Young's Literal Translation
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 — answer me, Set in array before me — station thyself.
7Lo, my terror doth not frighten thee, And my burden on thee is not heavy.
Cross References
Genesis 2:7And Jehovah God formeth the man — dust from the ground, and breatheth into his nostrils breath of life, and the man becometh a living creature.
Genesis 30:2And Jacob's anger burneth against Rachel, and he saith, 'Am I in stead of God who hath withheld from thee the fruit of the womb?'
Job 4:19Also — the inhabitants of houses of clay, (Whose foundation [is] in the dust, They bruise them before a moth.)
Job 10:9Remember, I pray Thee, That as clay Thou hast made me, And unto dust Thou dost bring me back.
Job 13:12Your remembrances [are] similes of ashes, For high places of clay your heights.
Job 23:3O that I had known — and I find Him, I come in unto 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 →