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Job 33:5 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Job 33:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Job chapter 33 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up.”
Job 33:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Job 33:5
If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up—Elihu invites Job to formal debate. The conditional 'if thou canst' challenges Job's previous demands to contend with God (13:3, 22; 23:3-7). עֶרְכֵנִי (orkeni, 'answer me') uses legal terminology—to arrange arguments systematically. עִרְכָה (irkah, 'set in order') appears in contexts of arranging battle lines or legal cases, suggesting forensic precision.Stand up (הִתְיַצְּבָה, hityatzevah) means to take a position, to present oneself—the stance of someone ready to defend their case. Elihu offers Job what he'd requested: dial...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Job 33:5
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“answer me. Speak”
“I gave you my full attention”
“I have set my cause in order. I know that I am righteous.”
“Now he hath not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches.”
“and fill my mouth with arguments.”
“saying”
“and I kept silent. You thought that the I was just like you. I will rebuke you”
“because he was righteous in his own eyes.”