Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 33:16 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Job 33:16 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 33 verse 16 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction, he: Heb. he revealeth, or, uncovereth”
Job 33:16 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 33:16
Elihu describes how God communicates: "Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction." The verb galah (גָּלָה, "openeth") means to uncover or reveal. The verb chatam (חָתַם, "sealeth") means to seal or authenticate—God confirms His instruction with authority. The metaphor of opening ears appears throughout Scripture (Isaiah 50:5, Psalm 40:6). From a Reformed perspective, this illustrates the doctrine of illumination—God must open our understanding to receive divine truth. Natural human faculties cannot grasp spiritual realities without supernatural enablement (1 Corinthians 2:...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 33:16
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“and commands that they return from iniquity.”
“and opens their ear in oppression.”
“Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required.”
“and I was not rebellious”
“that they might understand the Scriptures.”
“a seller of purple”
“and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes”
“you didn't hear; yes”
“Yahweh of Armies”
“and write it; and our princes”