Job 33:16 Parallel Translations
NASB: Then He opens the ears of men, And seals their instruction, (NASB ©1995)
GWT: he opens people's ears and terrifies them with warnings.(GOD'S WORD®)
KJV: Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,
ASV: Then he openeth the ears of men, And sealeth their instruction,
BBE: Then he makes his secrets clear to men, so that they are full of fear at what they see;
DBY: Then he openeth men's ears, and sealeth their instruction,
ERV: Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,
JPS: Then He openeth the ears of men, and by their chastisement sealeth the decree,
WBS: Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,
WEB: Then he opens the ears of men, and seals their instruction,
YLT: Then He uncovereth the ear of men, And for their instruction sealeth:
Job 33:16 Cross References
XREF:Job 36:10 "He opens their ear to instruction, And commands that they return from evil.

Job 36:15 "He delivers the afflicted in their affliction, And opens their ear in time of oppression. (NASB ©1995)
Commentaries and Concordances
GSB: 33:16 Then he openeth the ears of men, and {h} sealeth their instruction,
(h) That is, determined to send on them.
WES: 33:16 Sealeth - He imprints those instructions upon their minds.
MHC: 33:14-18 God speaks to us by conscience, by providences, and by ministers; of all these Elihu discourses. There was not then, that we know of, any Divine revelation in writing, though now it is our principal guide. When God designs men's good, by the convictions and dictates of their own consciences, he opens the heart, as Lydia's, and opens the ears, so that conviction finds or forces its way in. The end and design of these admonitions are to keep men from sin, particularly the sin of pride. While sinners are pursuing evil purposes, and indulging their pride, their souls are hastening to destruction. That which turns men from sin, saves them from hell. What a mercy it is to be under the restraints of an awakened conscience!
CONC:Chastisement Clear Decree Ear Ears Fear Full Instruction Makes Men's Openeth Opens Sealeth Seals Secrets Terrifies Terrify Uncovereth Warnings
PREV:Chastisement Clear Decree Ear Ears Fear Full Instruction Makes Openeth Opens Sealeth Seals Secrets Speak Terrifies Terrify Uncovereth Warnings
NEXT:Chastisement Clear Decree Ear Ears Fear Full Instruction Makes Openeth Opens Sealeth Seals Secrets Speak Terrifies Terrify Uncovereth Warnings
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