Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version to turn them back from the pit, that the light of life may shine on them. New Living Translation He rescues them from the grave so they may enjoy the light of life. English Standard Version to bring back his soul from the pit, that he may be lighted with the light of life. Berean Standard Bible to bring back his soul from the Pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of life. King James Bible To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living. New King James Version To bring back his soul from the Pit, That he may be enlightened with the light of life. New American Standard Bible To bring back his soul from the pit, So that he may be enlightened with the light of life. NASB 1995 To bring back his soul from the pit, That he may be enlightened with the light of life. NASB 1977 To bring back his soul from the pit, That he may be enlightened with the light of life. Legacy Standard Bible To bring back his soul from the pit, That he may be enlightened with the light of life. Amplified Bible To bring his life back from the pit [of destruction], That he may be enlightened with the light of the living. Christian Standard Bible in order to turn him back from the Pit, so he may shine with the light of life. Holman Christian Standard Bible in order to turn him back from the Pit, so he may shine with the light of life. American Standard Version To bring back his soul from the pit, That he may be enlightened with the light of the living. Contemporary English Version to be saved from death and brought into the light that gives life. English Revised Version To bring back his soul from the pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of the living. GOD'S WORD® Translation to turn their souls away from the pit and to enlighten them with the light of life. Good News Translation each one saves a person's life, and gives him the joy of living. International Standard Version to bring back his soul from the Pit; to light him with the light of life." Majority Standard Bible to bring back his soul from the Pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of life. NET Bible to turn back his life from the place of corruption, that he may be enlightened with the light of life. New Heart English Bible to bring back his soul from the pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of the living. Webster's Bible Translation To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living. World English Bible to bring back his soul from the pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of the living. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTo bring back his soul from the pit, "" To be enlightened with the light of the living. Young's Literal Translation To bring back his soul from the pit, To be enlightened with the light of the living. Smith's Literal Translation To turn back his soul from the pit, to enlighten with the light of the living. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat he may withdraw their souls from corruption, and enlighten them with the light of the living. Catholic Public Domain Version so that he may revive their souls from corruption and enlighten them with the light of life. New American Bible Bringing back his soul from the pit to the light, in the light of the living. New Revised Standard Version to bring back their souls from the Pit, so that they may see the light of life. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTo bring back his soul from corruption, to see the light of the living. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He returns his soul from corruption to see the light of life OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917To bring back his soul from the pit, That he may be enlightened with the light of the living. Brenton Septuagint Translation And he has delivered my soul from death, that my life may praise him in the light. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Rebukes Job…29Behold, all these things God does to a man, two or even three times, 30to bring back his soul from the Pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of life. 31Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.… Cross References Psalm 56:13 For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. Psalm 49:15 But God will redeem my life from Sheol, for He will surely take me to Himself. Selah Psalm 103:4 who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion, Isaiah 38:17 Surely for my own welfare I had such great anguish; but Your love has delivered me from the pit of oblivion, for You have cast all my sins behind Your back. Psalm 30:3 O LORD, You pulled me up from Sheol; You spared me from descending into the Pit. Psalm 86:13 For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol. Psalm 40:2 He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm. Psalm 71:20 Though You have shown me many troubles and misfortunes, You will revive me once again. Even from the depths of the earth You will bring me back up. Psalm 107:14 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke away their chains. Isaiah 9:2 The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned. John 5:24 Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life. Colossians 1:13 He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Ephesians 5:8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. Treasury of Scripture To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living. To bring Job 33:24,28 Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom… Psalm 40:1,2 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry… Psalm 118:17,18 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD… enlightened Psalm 56:13 For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living? Isaiah 2:5 O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD. Isaiah 38:17 Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul delivered it from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back. Jump to Previous Enlightened Keeping Light Pit Shine Soul Turn UnderworldJump to Next Enlightened Keeping Light Pit Shine Soul Turn UnderworldJob 33 1. Elihu offers himself instead of God to reason with Job8. He excuses God from giving man an account of his ways, by his greatness 14. God calls man to repentance by visions, by afflictions, and by his ministry 31. He incites Job to attention to bring back his soul from the Pit This phrase refers to the concept of deliverance from Sheol, the realm of the dead in ancient Hebrew belief. The "Pit" symbolizes death or a grave-like state, often associated with despair and separation from God. In the context of Job, Elihu is speaking about God's ability to rescue a person from spiritual or physical death. This reflects the broader biblical theme of redemption and salvation, seen in passages like Psalm 30:3, where God is praised for bringing the psalmist up from the grave. Theologically, this can be seen as a type of Christ's work, who through His death and resurrection, offers deliverance from eternal death (1 Corinthians 15:55-57). that he may be enlightened with the light of life Persons / Places / Events 1. ElihuA young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a perspective that emphasizes God's justice and mercy. Elihu is the speaker in Job 33. 2. Job A righteous man who suffers greatly and seeks understanding of his suffering. The book of Job explores his dialogues with friends and God. 3. The Pit A metaphorical term often used in the Bible to describe Sheol or the grave, representing death or a state of despair. 4. The Light of Life Symbolizes divine enlightenment, understanding, and the presence of God, contrasting with the darkness of the Pit. Teaching Points God's DeliveranceGod is portrayed as a deliverer who rescues souls from the brink of destruction. This emphasizes His mercy and willingness to save. Spiritual Enlightenment The "light of life" represents spiritual understanding and the presence of God. Believers are called to seek this divine light in their lives. Hope in Despair Even in the darkest moments, there is hope for redemption and enlightenment. Trust in God's ability to bring light into our lives. The Role of Suffering Suffering can lead to greater spiritual insight and closeness to God. It is not always a punishment but can be a path to enlightenment. God's Justice and Mercy Elihu's speech highlights God's justice in allowing suffering but also His mercy in providing a way out. Believers should trust in both aspects of God's character.(30) To bring back his soul.--Here, again, is the very key-note of Elihu's doctrine. God's dealings are for the purpose of education and discipline, and this is what he wishes to impress upon Job.Verse 30. - To bring back his soul from the pit. For discipline and correction, not for vengeance - in love and not in anger (comp. Hebrews 12:5-11, where the doctrine is set forth fully). To be enlightened with the light of the living; or, that he may be enlightened. This is God's purpose, ordinarily, in afflicting men; or, at any rate, a part of his purpose He aims at enlightening their understandings, and so enabling them to comprehend his ways, and clearly see the path which it is their true wisdom to walk in. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew to bring backלְהָשִׁ֣יב (lə·hā·šîḇ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again his soul נַ֭פְשׁוֹ (nap̄·šōw) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5315: A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion from מִנִּי־ (min·nî-) Preposition Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of the Pit, שָׁ֑חַת (šā·ḥaṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7845: A pit, destruction that he may be enlightened לֵ֝א֗וֹר (lê·’ō·wr) Preposition | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct Strong's 215: To be or become light with the light בְּא֣וֹר (bə·’ō·wr) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary of life. הַֽחַיִּים׃ (ha·ḥay·yîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life Links Job 33:30 NIVJob 33:30 NLT Job 33:30 ESV Job 33:30 NASB Job 33:30 KJV Job 33:30 BibleApps.com Job 33:30 Biblia Paralela Job 33:30 Chinese Bible Job 33:30 French Bible Job 33:30 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 33:30 To bring back his soul (Jb) |
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