Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 33:13 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Job 33:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 33 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters. he giveth: Heb. he answereth not”
Job 33:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 33:13
Why dost thou strive against him? (מַדּוּעַ אֵלָיו רִיבוֹתָ, maddua elav rivota)—Elihu challenges Job's contention with God. רִיב (riv, 'strive') means to contend legally, to bring charges or lawsuit—the same term for covenant disputes (Micah 6:1-2). מַדּוּעַ (maddua, 'why?') demands justification for Job's complaints. Job had repeatedly demanded to argue his case before God (13:3, 13-19, 23:3-7, 31:35-37). Elihu exposes the absurdity: creatures cannot successfully prosecute Creator.For he giveth not account of any of his matters (כִּי־כָל־דְּבָרָיו לֹא־יַעֲנֶה, ki-kol-devarav lo-ya'aneh)—עָנָ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 33:13
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“Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God”
“'What are you making?' or your work”
“and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand”
“For who hath known the mind of the Lord? or who hath been his counsellor?”
“and heard a voice saying to him”
“that we may do all the words of this law.”
“and behaves himself proudly against the Almighty;”
“you will not be able to overthrow it”
“because I am good?'”
“It isn't for you to know times or seasons which the Father has set within his own authority.,And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.,,,,,,,,”