KJV King James Version
Lo, all these [things] worketh God oftentimes with man,
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Job 33:29
Lo, all these [things] worketh God oftentimes with man,
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
Behold, all these things God does to a man, two or even three times,
WEB World English Bible
“Behold, God works all these things, twice, yes three times, with a man,
ASV American Standard Version
Lo, all these things doth God work, Twice, yea thrice, with a man,
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
Lo, all these doth God work, Twice—thrice with man,
Surrounding context — Job 33
26 He shall pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto him: and he shall see his face with joy: for he will render unto man his righteousness.
27 He looketh upon men, and [if any] say, I have sinned, and perverted [that which was] right, and it profited me not;
28 He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.
29 Lo, all these [things] worketh God oftentimes with man,
30 To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living.
31 Mark well, O Job, hearken unto me: hold thy peace, and I will speak.
32 If thou hast any thing to say, answer me: speak, for I desire to justify thee.
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Ephesians 1:11In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:Philippians 2:13For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of [his] good pleasure.1 Corinthians 12:6And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.Hebrews 13:21Make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is wellpleasing in his sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom [be] glory for ever and ever. Amen.2 Corinthians 5:5Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing [is] God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit.2 Kings 6:10And 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.Job 33:14-17For God speaketh once, yea twice, [yet man] perceiveth it not.Colossians 1:29Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.Job 40:5Once have I spoken; but I will not answer: yea, twice; but I will proceed no further.2 Corinthians 12:8For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
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