Job 33:14
New International Version
For God does speak—now one way, now another— though no one perceives it.

New Living Translation
For God speaks again and again, though people do not recognize it.

English Standard Version
For God speaks in one way, and in two, though man does not perceive it.

Berean Standard Bible
For God speaks in one way and in another, yet no one notices.

King James Bible
For God speaketh once, yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.

New King James Version
For God may speak in one way, or in another, Yet man does not perceive it.

New American Standard Bible
“Indeed God speaks once, Or twice, yet no one notices it.

NASB 1995
“Indeed God speaks once, Or twice, yet no one notices it.

NASB 1977
“Indeed God speaks once, Or twice, yet no one notices it.

Legacy Standard Bible
Indeed God speaks once, Or twice, yet no one perceives it.

Amplified Bible
“For God speaks once, And even twice, yet no one notices it [including you, Job].

Christian Standard Bible
For God speaks time and again, but a person may not notice it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For God speaks time and again, but a person may not notice it.

American Standard Version
For God speaketh once, Yea twice, though man regardeth it not.

Contemporary English Version
God speaks in different ways, and we don't always recognize his voice. *

English Revised Version
For God speaketh once, yea twice, though man regardeth it not.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"God speaks in one way, even in two ways without people noticing it:

Good News Translation
Although God speaks again and again, no one pays attention to what he says.

International Standard Version
"God speaks time and time again — but nobody notices—

Majority Standard Bible
For God speaks in one way and in another, yet no one notices.

NET Bible
"For God speaks, the first time in one way, the second time in another, though a person does not perceive it.

New Heart English Bible
For God speaks once, yes twice, though man pays no attention.

Webster's Bible Translation
For God speaketh once, yes twice, yet man perceiveth it not.

World English Bible
For God speaks once, yes twice, though man pays no attention.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For once God speaks, and twice (he does not behold it),

Young's Literal Translation
For once doth God speak, and twice, (He doth not behold it.)

Smith's Literal Translation
For God will speak at once, and at a second time, and he shall not regard it.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
God speaketh once, and repeateth not the selfsame thing the second time.

Catholic Public Domain Version
God speaks once, and he does not repeat the same thing a second time.

New American Bible
For God does speak, once, even twice, though you do not see it:

New Revised Standard Version
For God speaks in one way, and in two, though people do not perceive it.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For God speaks once; he does not speak a second time;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because God speaks with one and does not do more with two, and by the lips he is not understood
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For God speaketh in one way, Yea in two, though man perceiveth it not.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
For when the Lord speaks once, or a second time,

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Audio Bible



Context
Elihu Rebukes Job
13Why do you complain to Him that He answers nothing a man asks? 14For God speaks in one way and in another, yet no one notices. 15In a dream, in a vision in the night, when deep sleep falls upon men as they slumber on their beds,…

Cross References
Hebrews 1:1-2
On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. / But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.

Numbers 12:6
He said, “Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the LORD, will reveal Myself to him in a vision; I will speak to him in a dream.

Acts 17:30
Although God overlooked the ignorance of earlier times, He now commands all people everywhere to repent.

1 Samuel 3:10
Then the LORD came and stood there, calling as before, “Samuel! Samuel!” And Samuel answered, “Speak, for Your servant is listening.”

Matthew 1:20
But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.

Genesis 46:2
And that night God spoke to Israel in a vision: “Jacob, Jacob!” He said. “Here I am,” replied Jacob.

Daniel 2:19
During the night, the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision, and he blessed the God of heaven

Acts 10:3-4
One day at about the ninth hour, he had a clear vision of an angel of God who came to him and said, “Cornelius!” / Cornelius stared at him in fear and asked, “What is it, Lord?” The angel answered, “Your prayers and gifts to the poor have ascended as a memorial offering before God.

Matthew 2:12-13
And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they withdrew to their country by another route. / When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.”

Genesis 20:3
One night, however, God came to Abimelech in a dream and told him, “You are as good as dead because of the woman you have taken, for she is a married woman.”

1 Kings 3:5
One night at Gibeon the LORD appeared to Solomon in a dream, and God said, “Ask, and I will give it to you!”

Acts 9:10
In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord spoke to him in a vision, “Ananias!” “Here I am, Lord,” he answered.

Matthew 27:19
While Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent him this message: “Have nothing to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered terribly in a dream today because of Him.”

Genesis 31:24
But that night God came to Laban the Aramean in a dream and warned him, “Be careful not to say anything to Jacob, either good or bad.”

2 Kings 6:8-12
Now the king of Aram was at war against Israel. After consulting with his servants, he said, “My camp will be in such and such a place.” / Then the man of God sent word to the king of Israel: “Be careful not to pass by this place, for the Arameans are going down there.” / So the king of Israel sent word to the place the man of God had pointed out. Time and again Elisha warned the king, so that he was on his guard in such places. ...


Treasury of Scripture

For God speaks once, yes twice, yet man perceives it not.

God

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

Psalm 62:11
God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.

perceiveth

2 Chronicles 33:10
And the LORD spake to Manasseh, and to his people: but they would not hearken.

Proverbs 1:24,29
Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; …

Isaiah 6:9
And he said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.

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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














For God speaks
The phrase "For God speaks" emphasizes the divine initiative in communication. The Hebrew root for "speaks" is "דָּבַר" (dabar), which conveys the idea of declaring or commanding. This highlights God's active role in reaching out to humanity. Throughout the Bible, God’s communication is portrayed as purposeful and authoritative, whether through direct revelation, prophets, or scripture. This underscores the belief that God is not silent but continually seeks to guide and instruct His people.

in one way and in another
This phrase suggests the multifaceted nature of God's communication. The Hebrew text implies diversity in the methods God uses to convey His messages. Historically, God has spoken through dreams, visions, nature, and the inner workings of the human conscience. This diversity reflects God's omniscience and His ability to reach individuals in ways that are most meaningful to them. It also serves as a reminder that God’s ways are not limited to human understanding, and His messages can come through unexpected channels.

yet no one notices
The phrase "yet no one notices" points to the human tendency to overlook or ignore divine communication. The Hebrew root "שָׁמַע" (shama) means to hear or listen, suggesting that the issue is not with God's speaking but with human perception and receptivity. This highlights a recurring biblical theme: the spiritual dullness or hardness of heart that prevents people from recognizing God's voice. It serves as a call to be more attentive and discerning, encouraging believers to cultivate a posture of listening and openness to God's guidance.

(14) For God speaketh once, yea twice.--The two ways are dilated upon (Job 33:15-26). Abimelech (Genesis 20:3) and Daniel (Daniel 4:5) were instances of this first method. (Comp. also Genesis 15:12. &c., Genesis 28:12, &c.)

Verse 14. - For God speaketh once, yea twice. God has his own ways of speaking to man, which are not those that Job has been expecting. He speaks silently and secretly, not in thunders and lightnings, as at Sinai (Exodus 19:16-20), not by extraordinary theophanies, but nevertheless quite as effectually. Yet man perceiveth it not. Man often does net recognize God's action in this silent teaching of his. Man wants something more startling, more sensational. In our Lord's time, the Jews demanded "a sign" - "a sign from heaven;" but no sign of the kind was given them. Job now did not understand that God, whom he called upon to answer him (Job 10:2; Job 13:22; Job 23:5, etc.), was already speaking to him in various ways - by his judgments, by thoughts suggested inwardly to his heart, by the dreams and visions whereof he complained (Job 7:14).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
For
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

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

speaks
יְדַבֶּר־ (yə·ḏab·ber-)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

in one [way]
בְאַחַ֥ת (ḇə·’a·ḥaṯ)
Preposition-b | Number - feminine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

and in another,
וּ֝בִשְׁתַּ֗יִם (ū·ḇiš·ta·yim)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Number - fd
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

[yet] no one
לֹ֣א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

notices.
יְשׁוּרֶֽנָּה׃ (yə·šū·ren·nāh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 7789: To spy out, survey, lurk for, care for


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