King James Version
Job 33:14 in the King James Version says “For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.” — study this verse from Job chapter 33 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.”
Job 33:14 · KJV
Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.
Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters. he giveth: Heb. he answereth not
For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.
In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falleth upon men, in slumberings upon the bed;
Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction, he: Heb. he revealeth, or, uncovereth
KJV Study — Public Domain
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
“speaketh”
H1696perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
“For God”
H410strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the almighty (but used also of any deity)
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“yet man perceiveth”
H7789to spy out, i.e., (generally) survey, (for evil) lurk for, (for good) care for
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