Job 33

Elihu offers himself in God's stead to reason with Job in meekness and sincerity, Job 33:1-7 . Charges Job with irreverent expressions, Job 33:8-12 . Vindicates the providence of God, and shows the various methods which he uses to bring sinners to himself: - By dreams and visions, Job 33:13-15 ; by secret inspirations, Job 33:16-18 ; by afflictions, Job 33:19-22 ; by messengers of righteousness, Job 33:23 ; and by the great atonement, Job 33:24 . How and from what God redeems men, and the blessings which he communicates, Job 33:25-30 . Job is exhorted to listen attentively to Elihu's teaching, Job 33:31-33 .