Job 33:18

Elihu Rebukes Job · Job 33:1–33
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Translations

Modern
…to preserve his soul from the Pit and his life from perishing by the sword.
Traditional
He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.
Literal
He holds back his soul from the Pit, and his life from crossing over by a weapon.
Latin
…eruens animam ejus a corruptione, et vitam illius ut non transeat in gladium.

Original

Hebrew
English
…to preserve his soul from the Pit and his life from perishing by the sword.

Notes

from perishing by the sword: This phrase can also mean "from crossing over the river of death" (New Living Translation). Both translations make sense in the context (compare 36:12).

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Life After Death Understanding Job

Events

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Book of Job Elihu

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Design of Agency in Salvation of Men Conviction: from God God: Mercy of God: Preserver God: Providence of God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Philosophy: Philosophical Inductions and Deductions Relating to God and his Providence Wicked (People): God's Mercy To