Job 33:18

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

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

American Standard Version (1901)

He keepeth back his soul from the pit, And his life from perishing by the sword.

Bible in Basic English

To keep back his soul from the underworld, and his life from destruction.

Free Bible Version

He saves them from the grave and spares them from violent death.

King James (Authorized) Version

He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.

Translation for Translators

He does not want us to be destroyed [MTY]; he wants to prevent us from dying [MTY] while we are still young.

Unlocked Literal Bible

God keeps man's life back from the pit, his life from crossing over to death.

Noah Webster Bible

He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.

World English Bible

He keeps back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.

Young's Literal Translation

He keepeth back his soul from corruption, And his life from passing away by a dart.

Context

Elihu Rebukes Job

¹⁷to turn a man from wrongdoing and keep him from pride, ¹⁸to preserve his soul from the Pit and his life from perishing by the sword.

Summary

In Job 33:18, Elihu speaks about God's mercy towards individuals, delivering them from the pit of corruption and sparing them from death. This verse highlights God's gracious intervention in human lives, rescuing them from destruction and providing a way of redemption. It emphasizes the importance of repentance and humility before God, acknowledging His power to save and restore. Elihu's words serve as a reminder of God's compassion and willingness to forgive, offering hope and a path to renewal for those who turn to Him in faith.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

He keepeth back his soul from the pit - By the above means, how many have been snatched from an untimely death! By taking the warning thus given, some have been prevented from perishing by the pit - some sudden accident; and others from the sword of the assassin or nocturnal murderer. It would be easy to give examples, in all these kinds; but the knowledge of the reader may save this trouble to the commentator.