Job 33:29
New International Version
“God does all these things to a person— twice, even three times—

New Living Translation
“Yes, God does these things again and again for people.

English Standard Version
“Behold, God does all these things, twice, three times, with a man,

Berean Standard Bible
Behold, all these things God does to a man, two or even three times,

King James Bible
Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes with man,

New King James Version
“Behold, God works all these things, Twice, in fact, three times with a man,

New American Standard Bible
“Behold, God does all these things for a man two or three times,

NASB 1995
“Behold, God does all these oftentimes with men,

NASB 1977
“Behold, God does all these oftentimes with men,

Legacy Standard Bible
“Behold, God does all these things twice, three times with men,

Amplified Bible
[Elihu comments,] “Behold, God does all these things twice, yes, three times, with a man,

Christian Standard Bible
God certainly does all these things two or three times to a person

Holman Christian Standard Bible
God certainly does all these things two or three times to a man

American Standard Version
Lo, all these things doth God work, Twice, yea thrice, with a man,

Contemporary English Version
God gives each of us chance after chance

English Revised Version
Lo, all these things doth God work, twice, yea thrice, with a man,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Truly, God does all this two or three times with people

Good News Translation
God does all this again and again;

International Standard Version
Indeed God does all these things again and again with a person

Majority Standard Bible
Behold, all these things God does to a man, two or even three times,

NET Bible
"Indeed, God does all these things, twice, three times, in his dealings with a person,

New Heart English Bible
"Look, God works all these things, twice, yes three times, with a man,

Webster's Bible Translation
Lo, all these things God often worketh with man,

World English Bible
“Behold, God does all these things, twice, yes three times, with a man,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Behold, God works all these, "" Twice, [even] three times with man,

Young's Literal Translation
Lo, all these doth God work, Twice -- thrice with man,

Smith's Literal Translation
Behold, all these God will work twice, thrice, with man,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Behold, all these things God worketh three times within every one.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Behold, all these things God works three times within each one,

New American Bible
See, all these things God does, two, even three times, for a man,

New Revised Standard Version
“God indeed does all these things, twice, three times, with mortals,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Lo, all these things God does three times with a man,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
All these things God does three times with a man
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Lo, all these things doth God work, Twice, yea thrice, with a man,

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Behold, all these things, the Mighty One works in a threefold manner with a man.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Elihu Rebukes Job
28He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit, and I will live to see the light.’ 29Behold, all these things God does to a man, two or even three times, 30to bring back his soul from the Pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of life.…

Cross References
Psalm 62:11-12
God has spoken once; I have heard this twice: that power belongs to God, / and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.

Psalm 34:19
Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him from them all.

Psalm 103:3-4
He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, / who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion,

Isaiah 43:1-2
But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.

Isaiah 57:18-19
I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him and his mourners, / bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.”

Lamentations 3:31-33
For the Lord will not cast us off forever. / Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion. / For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men.

Ezekiel 18:23
Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn’t I prefer that he turn from his ways and live?

Ezekiel 33:11
Say to them: ‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?’

Hosea 6:1-2
Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us to pieces, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bind up our wounds. / After two days He will revive us; on the third day He will raise us up, that we may live in His presence.

Jonah 2:6-7
To the roots of the mountains I descended; the earth beneath me barred me in forever! But You raised my life from the pit, O LORD my God! / As my life was fading away, I remembered the LORD. My prayer went up to You, to Your holy temple.

Matthew 18:14
In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.

Luke 15:4-7
“What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the pasture and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? / And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders, / comes home, and calls together his friends and neighbors to tell them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep!’ ...

John 5:24
Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.

John 10:28-29
I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them out of My hand. / My Father who has given them to Me is greater than all. No one can snatch them out of My Father’s hand.

Romans 5:10
For if, when we were enemies of God, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life!


Treasury of Scripture

See, all these things works God oftentimes with man,

all

Job 33:14-17
For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not…

1 Corinthians 12:6
And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.

2 Corinthians 5:5
Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.

oftentimes.

Job 33:14
For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.

Job 40:5
Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.

2 Kings 6:10
And the king of Israel sent to the place which the man of God told him and warned him of, and saved himself there, not once nor twice.

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Job 33
1. Elihu offers himself instead of God to reason with Job
8. He excuses God from giving man an account of his ways, by his greatness
14. God calls man to repentance by visions, by afflictions, and by his ministry
31. He incites Job to attention














Behold, all these things
The word "Behold" in Hebrew is "הִנֵּה" (hinneh), which serves as a call to attention, urging the listener to focus on what follows. It is often used in Scripture to introduce something significant or to emphasize a divine revelation. In this context, it underscores the importance of the message Elihu is conveying about God's actions and intentions. The phrase "all these things" refers to the various ways God communicates and interacts with humanity, as previously discussed in the chapter. It suggests a comprehensive view of God's dealings, emphasizing His sovereignty and multifaceted approach to guiding and correcting His people.

God does
The Hebrew root for "does" is "עָשָׂה" (asah), which means to make, do, or accomplish. This verb is frequently used in the Old Testament to describe God's creative and active involvement in the world. It highlights God's ongoing work and His purposeful actions in the lives of individuals. The use of this verb here reassures believers of God's continuous engagement and His intentional acts to fulfill His divine purposes.

all these things
Reiterating the phrase emphasizes the totality and consistency of God's actions. It suggests that God's interventions are not random or isolated but are part of a larger, coherent plan. This repetition serves to remind the reader of the comprehensive nature of God's work, reinforcing the idea that nothing is outside His control or concern.

twice, even three times
This phrase reflects a Hebrew idiomatic expression indicating repetition and emphasis. It suggests that God is persistent and patient in His efforts to reach and teach humanity. The numbers "twice" and "three times" symbolize completeness and sufficiency, implying that God provides ample opportunities for individuals to understand His will and respond to His guidance. This persistence is a testament to God's grace and mercy, as He continually seeks to draw people closer to Him.

with a man
The term "man" here is translated from the Hebrew "אָדָם" (adam), which can refer to humanity in general. It underscores the personal nature of God's interactions, highlighting that His actions are directed towards individuals. This personal engagement reflects God's intimate knowledge of and care for each person, affirming the value and dignity of every human being in His sight. It serves as a reminder that God's dealings are not abstract or impersonal but are deeply relational and specific to each person's life and circumstances.

Verse 29. - Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes (literally, twice and thrice) with man. Elihu, from this point to the end of the chapter, speaks in his own person. God, he says, thus works with man, through visions or through chastisements oftentimes - not in the latter case, taking vengeance on them for their sins, but graciously leading them on to a better mind and a higher spiritual condition. This is part of God's ordinary moral government, and Job has no need to suppose himself exceptionally dealt with. Elihu has reason on his side in all this, and his words may have given Job some comfort. But they did not exactly fit Job's ease. Elihu, unless supernaturally enlightened, could not possibly penetrate into the special circumstances of Job's trial. He could only try to bring his case under general laws, of which it was not an illustration; and so, though well-meant and probably of some service, his argument was no complete answer to Job's difficulties.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Behold,
הֶן־ (hen-)
Interjection
Strong's 2005: Lo! behold!

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

these things
אֵ֭לֶּה (’êl·leh)
Pronoun - common plural
Strong's 428: These, those

God
אֵ֑ל (’êl)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty

does
יִפְעַל־ (yip̄·‘al-)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6466: To do, make, to practise

to
עִם־ (‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

a man,
גָּֽבֶר׃ (gā·ḇer)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1397: A valiant man, warrior, a person simply

two
פַּעֲמַ֖יִם (pa·‘ă·ma·yim)
Noun - fd
Strong's 6471: A beat, foot, anvil, occurrence

or even three times,
שָׁל֣וֹשׁ (šā·lō·wōš)
Number - feminine singular
Strong's 7969: Three, third, thrice


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