Job 33:13
Job 33:13 Meaning and Explanation
“Why dost thou strive against him? for he giveth not account of any of his matters.”
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Read Full Chapter →Elihu asks why Job contends with God, who is not bound to explain His doings to anyone.
What Does Job 33:13 Mean?
Elihu questions the wisdom of Job’s legal striving. God owes no running account of His decisions, and to demand one is to misunderstand who God is and who we are.
There is rest hidden in this hard saying. We are not given a complete explanation for every grief, and the lack of one is not God’s indifference. Faith learns to live with unanswered questions, trusting the character of the One who acts even when His reasons remain hidden from us.
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What does Job 33:13 mean?
Elihu asks why Job contends with God, who is not bound to explain His doings to anyone.