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Job 33: God Speaks Once, Yes Twice

Elihu speaks to Job directly. He says, The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life. He says he is formed out of the clay just as Job is. He tells Job that God is greater than man and that God speaks once, yes twice, though people pay no attention, in dreams and through pain. God keeps back a person's soul from the pit. Elihu says, He has redeemed my soul from going into the pit. My life will see the light.

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  1. 1 “However, Job, please hear my speech, and listen to all my words.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  2. 2 See now, I have opened my mouth. My tongue has spoken in my mouth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  3. 3 My words will utter the uprightness of my heart. That which my lips know they will speak sincerely.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  4. 4 The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  5. 5 If you can, answer me. Set your words in order before me, and stand up.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  6. 6 Behold, I am toward God even as you are. I am also formed out of the clay.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  7. 7 Behold, my terror will not make you afraid, neither will my pressure be heavy on you.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  8. 8 “Surely you have spoken in my hearing, I have heard the voice of your words, saying,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  9. 9 ‘I am clean, without disobedience. I am innocent, neither is there iniquity in me.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  10. 10 Behold, he finds occasions against me. He counts me for his enemy.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  11. 11 He puts my feet in the stocks. He marks all my paths.’This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  12. 12 “Behold, I will answer you. In this you are not just, for God is greater than man.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  13. 13 Why do you strive against him, because he doesn’t give account of any of his matters?This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  14. 14 For God speaks once, yes twice, though man pays no attention.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  15. 15 In a dream, in a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls on men, in slumbering on the bed,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  16. 16 then he opens the ears of men, and seals their instruction,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  17. 17 that he may withdraw man from his purpose, and hide pride from man.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  18. 18 He keeps back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  19. 19 “He is chastened also with pain on his bed, with continual strife in his bones,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  20. 20 so that his life abhors bread, and his soul dainty food.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  21. 21 His flesh is so consumed away that it can’t be seen. His bones that were not seen stick out.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  22. 22 Yes, his soul draws near to the pit, and his life to the destroyers.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  23. 23 “If there is beside him an angel, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to show to man what is right for him,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  24. 24 then God is gracious to him, and says, ‘Deliver him from going down to the pit, I have found a ransom.’This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  25. 25 His flesh will be fresher than a child’s. He returns to the days of his youth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  26. 26 He prays to God, and he is favorable to him, so that he sees his face with joy. He restores to man his righteousness.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  27. 27 He sings before men, and says, ‘I have sinned, and perverted that which was right, and it didn’t profit me.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  28. 28 He has redeemed my soul from going into the pit. My life will see the light.’This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  29. 29 “Behold, God does all these things, twice, yes three times, with a man,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  30. 30 to bring back his soul from the pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of the living.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  31. 31 Mark well, Job, and listen to me. Hold your peace, and I will speak.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  32. 32 If you have anything to say, answer me. Speak, for I desire to justify you.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
  33. 33 If not, listen to me. Hold your peace, and I will teach you wisdom.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org

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Job 33 · Preschool

The Breath of the Almighty

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Color Elihu and the light! God made us and gives us life.

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Bible Verse

“The Spirit of God has made me, and the breath of the Almighty gives me life.”

Job 33:4 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

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Read the verse aloud. Say: God made us. He gives us breath and life. God talks to us and cares for us.

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