Job 33:13 nasb — "Why do you complain against Him That He does not give an account of all His doings?

NASB

""Why do you complain against Him That He does not give an account of all His doings?"

— Job 33:13, NASB

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Job 33 — Context

10

'Behold, He invents pretexts against me; He counts me as His enemy.

11

'He puts my feet in the stocks; He watches all my paths.'

12

"Behold, let me tell you, you are not right in this, For God is greater than man.

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"Why do you complain against Him That He does not give an account of all His doings?

14

"Indeed God speaks once, Or twice, yet no one notices it.

15

"In a dream, a vision of the night, When sound sleep falls on men, While they slumber in their beds,

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Then He opens the ears of men, And seals their instruction,

Job 33:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 33:13 say?
Job 33:13 in the NASB reads: “"Why do you complain against Him That He does not give an account of all His doings?”
Where is Job 33:13 in the Bible?
Job 33:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 33, verse 13.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 33:13.
What translation should I read Job 33:13 in?
Job 33:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 33:13?
Job 33:13 reads (NASB): “"Why do you complain against Him That He does not give an account of all His doings?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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