Job 33:12

GOD. Hebrew Eloah. App-4.

greater than man. This is the theme of Elihu's addresses.

man. mortal man. Hebrew. 'enosh. App-14.

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¹² Behold, in this thou art not just: I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.

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