Job 34:33 nasb — "Shall He recompense on your terms, because you have rejected it? For you must choose, and not I; Therefore declare wha…

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""Shall He recompense on your terms, because you have rejected it? For you must choose, and not I; Therefore declare what you know."

— Job 34:33, NASB

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Job 34 — Context

30

So that godless men would not rule Nor be snares of the people.

31

"For has anyone said to God, 'I have borne chastisement; I will not offend anymore;

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Teach me what I do not see; If I have done iniquity, I will not do it again'?

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"Shall He recompense on your terms, because you have rejected it? For you must choose, and not I; Therefore declare what you know.

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"Men of understanding will say to me, And a wise man who hears me,

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'Job speaks without knowledge, And his words are without wisdom.

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'Job ought to be tried to the limit, Because he answers like wicked men.

Job 34:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 34:33 say?
Job 34:33 in the NASB reads: “"Shall He recompense on your terms, because you have rejected it? For you must choose, and not I; Therefore declare what you know.”
Where is Job 34:33 in the Bible?
Job 34:33 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 34, verse 33.
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 34:33.
What translation should I read Job 34:33 in?
Job 34:33 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 34:33?
Job 34:33 reads (NASB): “"Shall He recompense on your terms, because you have rejected it? For you must choose, and not I; Therefore declare what you know.” 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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