Job 33:28
Job 33:28 in Multiple Translations
He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit, and I will live to see the light.’
He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.
He hath redeemed my soul from going into the pit, And my life shall behold the light.
He kept my soul from the underworld, and my life sees the light in full measure.
He saved me from going down into the grave and I will live in the light.’
He will deliuer his soule from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.
He hath ransomed my soul From going over into the pit, And my life on the light looketh.'
He has redeemed my soul from going into the pit. My life will see the light.’
He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.
He hath delivered his soul from going into destruction, that it may live and see the light.
He has saved me from dying and going to the place where dead people are, and I will continue to enjoy being alive.’
Berean Amplified Bible — Job 33:28
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Job 33:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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פָּדָ֣ה
נפש/י
נַ֭פְשׁ/וֹ
מֵ/עֲבֹ֣ר
בַּ/שָּׁ֑חַת
ו/חית/י
וְ֝/חַיָּת/וֹ
בָּ/א֥וֹר
תִּרְאֶֽה
פָּדָ֣ה
pâdâh
H6299
to ransom
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
נפש/י
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
נַ֭פְשׁ/וֹ
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
מֵ/עֲבֹ֣ר
ʻâbar
H5674
to pass
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
בַּ/שָּׁ֑חַת
shachath
H7845
pit
Prep | N-fs
ו/חית/י
chay
H2416
alive
Conj | N-fs | Suff
וְ֝/חַיָּת/וֹ
chay
H2416
alive
Conj | N-fs | Suff
בָּ/א֥וֹר
ʼôwr
H216
light
Prep | N-cs
תִּרְאֶֽה
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 33:28
פָּדָ֣ה
pâdâh
H6299
"to ransom"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To pay a price to set someone free, like a ransom to rescue a person. It's used in the Bible to describe God redeeming his people.
Definition: 1) to ransom, redeem, rescue, deliver 1a) (Qal) to ransom 1b) (Niphal) to be ransomed 1c) (Hiphil) to allow one to be ransomed 1d) (Hophal) redeemed
Usage: Occurs in 48 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, deliver, [idiom] by any means, ransom, (that are to be, let be) redeem(-ed), rescue, [idiom] surely. See also: Exodus 13:13; Job 33:28; Psalms 25:22.
נפש/י
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
נַ֭פְשׁ/וֹ
nephesh
H5315
"soul"
N-cs | Suff
The Hebrew word for soul or living being, used in the Bible to describe the essence of a person or animal. It encompasses the ideas of life, breath, and vitality, and is translated as 'soul' or 'creature' in the KJV. This word is central to biblical concepts of humanity and existence.
Definition: 1) soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion 1a) that which breathes, the breathing substance or being, soul, the inner being of man 1b) living being 1c) living being (with life in the blood) 1d) the man himself, self, person or individual 1e) seat of the appetites 1f) seat of emotions and passions 1g) activity of mind 1g1) uncertain 1h) activity of the will 1h1) uncertain 1i) activity of the character 1i1) uncertain
Usage: Occurs in 683 OT verses. KJV: any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, [idiom] dead(-ly), desire, [idiom] (dis-) contented, [idiom] fish, ghost, [phrase] greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, [idiom] jeopardy of) life ([idiom] in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, [phrase] slay, soul, [phrase] tablet, they, thing, ([idiom] she) will, [idiom] would have it. See also: Genesis 1:20; Leviticus 26:43; Judges 18:25.
מֵ/עֲבֹ֣ר
ʻâbar
H5674
"to pass"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a
This verb can mean to cross over or transition from one thing to another, and is sometimes used to describe being arrogant or crossing a boundary.
Definition: 1) to pass over or by or through, alienate, bring, carry, do away, take, take away, transgress 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pass over, cross, cross over, pass over, march over, overflow, go over 1a2) to pass beyond 1a3) to pass through, traverse 1a3a) passers-through (participle) 1a3b) to pass through (the parts of victim in covenant) 1a4) to pass along, pass by, overtake and pass, sweep by 1a4a) passer-by (participle) 1a4b) to be past, be over 1a5) to pass on, go on, pass on before, go in advance of, pass along, travel, advance 1a6) to pass away 1a6a) to emigrate, leave (one's territory) 1a6b) to vanish 1a6c) to perish, cease to exist 1a6d) to become invalid, become obsolete (of law, decree) 1a6e) to be alienated, pass into other hands 1b) (Niphal) to be crossed 1c) (Piel) to impregnate, cause to cross 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to pass over, cause to bring over, cause to cross over, make over to, dedicate, devote 1d2) to cause to pass through 1d3) to cause to pass by or beyond or under, let pass by 1d4) to cause to pass away, cause to take away 1e) (Hithpael) to pass over
Usage: Occurs in 493 OT verses. KJV: alienate, alter, [idiom] at all, beyond, bring (over, through), carry over, (over-) come (on, over), conduct (over), convey over, current, deliver, do away, enter, escape, fail, gender, get over, (make) go (away, beyond, by, forth, his way, in, on, over, through), have away (more), lay, meddle, overrun, make partition, (cause to, give, make to, over) pass(-age, along, away, beyond, by, -enger, on, out, over, through), (cause to, make) [phrase] proclaim(-amation), perish, provoke to anger, put away, rage, [phrase] raiser of taxes, remove, send over, set apart, [phrase] shave, cause to (make) sound, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] sweet smelling, take (away), (make to) transgress(-or), translate, turn away, (way-) faring man, be wrath. See also: Genesis 8:1; Deuteronomy 27:2; 1 Samuel 25:19.
בַּ/שָּׁ֑חַת
shachath
H7845
"pit"
Prep | N-fs
This noun refers to a pit or grave, and it is often used figuratively to describe destruction or corruption, as seen in Proverbs and other books.
Definition: 1) pit, destruction, grave 1a) pit (for catching lions)
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: corruption, destruction, ditch, grave, pit. See also: Job 9:31; Psalms 35:7; Psalms 7:16.
ו/חית/י
chay
H2416
"alive"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
וְ֝/חַיָּת/וֹ
chay
H2416
"alive"
Conj | N-fs | Suff
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
בָּ/א֥וֹר
ʼôwr
H216
"light"
Prep | N-cs
Light, including natural light from the sun or stars, and also spiritual light from God. It can refer to happiness, prosperity, or understanding. In the Bible, God is often described as the source of light and life.
Definition: 1) light 1a) light of day 1b) light of heavenly luminaries (moon, sun, stars) 1c) day-break, dawn, morning light 1d) daylight 1e) lightning 1f) light of lamp 1g) light of life 1h) light of prosperity 1i) light of instruction 1j) light of face (fig.) 1k) Jehovah as Israel's light
Usage: Occurs in 110 OT verses. KJV: bright, clear, [phrase] day, light (-ning), morning, sun. See also: Genesis 1:3; Psalms 78:14; Psalms 4:7.
תִּרְאֶֽה
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
V-Qal-Imperf-3fs
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
Study Notes — Job 33:28
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- Context
- Cross References
- Job 33:28 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 33:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 33:28
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 33:28
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 33:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 33:28
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 33:28
- Cambridge Bible on Job 33:28
- Barnes' Notes on Job 33:28
- Sermons on Job 33:28
Context — Elihu Rebukes Job
26He prays to God and finds favor; he sees God’s face and shouts for joy, and God restores His righteousness to that man.
27Then he sings before men with these words: ‘I have sinned and perverted what was right; yet I did not get what I deserved.
28He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit, and I will live to see the light.’
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.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Job 33:24 | to be gracious to him and say, ‘Spare him from going down to the Pit; I have found his ransom,’ |
| 2 | Job 3:16 | Or why was I not hidden like a stillborn child, like an infant who never sees daylight? |
| 3 | Job 33:22 | He draws near to the Pit, and his life to the messengers of death. |
| 4 | Job 3:9 | May its morning stars grow dark; may it wait in vain for daylight; may it not see the breaking of dawn. |
| 5 | John 11:9 | Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours of daylight? If anyone walks in the daytime, he will not stumble, because he sees by the light of this world. |
| 6 | Isaiah 38:17–18 | 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. For Sheol cannot thank You; Death cannot praise You. Those who descend to the Pit cannot hope for Your faithfulness. |
| 7 | Job 22:28 | Your decisions will be carried out, and light will shine on your ways. |
| 8 | Job 33:18 | to preserve his soul from the Pit and his life from perishing by the sword. |
| 9 | Revelation 20:1–3 | Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven with the key to the Abyss, holding in his hand a great chain. He seized the dragon, that ancient serpent who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years. And he threw him into the Abyss, shut it, and sealed it over him, so that he could not deceive the nations until the thousand years were complete. After that, he must be released for a brief period of time. |
| 10 | Job 17:16 | Will it go down to the gates of Sheol? Will we go down together into the dust?” |
Job 33:28 Summary
[This verse tells us that God can rescue us from the darkest places and give us new life, just like it says in Lamentations 3:22-23 that His mercies never come to an end. When we put our trust in God, He saves us from the power of death and sin, and gives us the gift of eternal life, as mentioned in John 3:16. The light in this verse represents the hope and joy that comes from knowing God and being in a relationship with Him, as seen in Psalm 119:105, which says His word is a lamp to our feet and a light for our path.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pit mentioned in Job 33:28?
The Pit is a reference to the place of death or the grave, as seen in Psalm 30:3, where it says God lifted the psalmist up from the Pit, and in Job 33:18, where it is mentioned as a place of destruction.
How does God redeem our souls from the Pit?
God redeems our souls through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ, as explained in Romans 3:24, which says we are justified freely by God's grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.
What is the light mentioned in Job 33:28?
The light is a symbol of spiritual life, hope, and salvation, as seen in Psalm 36:9, which says with God is the fountain of life, and in His light we see light.
How can we experience the redemption mentioned in this verse?
We can experience redemption by putting our faith in Jesus Christ, as stated in Acts 4:12, which says salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.
Reflection Questions
- How has God redeemed you from the darkness of sin and death, and what does this mean for your life today?
- What areas of your life are still in the 'Pit' of darkness, and how can you trust God to bring light and redemption to those places?
- In what ways can you, like the speaker in Job 33:28, proclaim God's redemption and mercy to others, giving them hope in their own struggles?
- How does the promise of living to see the light give you strength and perseverance in the face of trials and hardships?
Gill's Exposition on Job 33:28
He will deliver his soul from going into the pit,.... Into the pit of the grave; and then the soul is put for the man or for the body; or into the pit of hell or perdition: and his life shall see the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 33:28
His flesh shall be fresher than a child's: he shall return to the days of his youth: Effects of restoration to God's favour; literally, to Job a temporal revival; spiritually, an eternal regeneration.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 33:28
He, i.e. God, whose work alone this is. His soul; himself; or, as it follows, his life. His life: See Poole "". Shall see the light, i.e. shall enjoy, either, 1. Prosperity, which is oft called light, as darkness is put for affliction; or, 2. The light of the living, as it follows, ; the light of this world, i.e. his life, which was endangered, shall be restored and continued. This is opposed to his going down into the pit, in the former branch.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 33:28
Job 33:28 He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light.Ver. 28. He will deliver his soul from going, &c.] God will heal him, and lengthen out his life. Or, the sick man will, by his unfeigned repentance, procure his own reprieve and deliverance from deadly danger. Some make these words to be the sick man’ s thankful confession, He hath redeemed my soul, &c., not unlike that of David, Psalms 116:8, and that of Hezekiah, Isaiah 38:17. And his life shall see the light] He shall not only live, but live happily and comfortably: a joyless life is no life.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 33:28
(28) He will deliver his soul.—There are two readings in the Hebrew here, of which one is represented by the Authorised Version; but the better one is, “He hath redeemed my soul from going into the pit, and my life shall see the light”—this is part of the restored man’s confession, which appears to be continued till the speaker resumes in Job 33:29.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 33:28
Verse 28. He will deliver his soul] He will do that to every individual penitent sinner which he has promised in his word to do for a lost world - he will deliver his soul from going down to the pit of hell. And his life shall see the light.] He shall walk in the light, as Christ is in the light; always enjoying a clear sense of his acceptance through the blood of the Lamb. See another mode of paraphrasing these verses at the end of the chapter. See Clarke on Job 33:33.
Cambridge Bible on Job 33:28
28. The light which the sinner sees is the light of life (Job 33:30), for he is redeemed from the darkness of the pit. The A. V. has followed the Heb. margin and read his soul, his life. If this reading were adopted the words would be a general statement by Elihu, but this unnaturally anticipates Job 33:29-30.
Barnes' Notes on Job 33:28
He will deliver his soul - Margin, “He hath delivered my soul.” There are various readings here in the text, which give rise to this diversity of interpretation.
Sermons on Job 33:28
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Letter 116 by James Bourne | James Bourne preaches about the journey of being found by the Lord, feeling lost and condemned, but ultimately experiencing deliverance and enlightenment through God's mercy and gr |
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Studies in Job-01 Job-1 by William MacDonald | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the book of Job and the suffering that Job endures. He highlights the remarkable precision of the heavenly bodies and how they serve as a rem |
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Christ All in All by D.L. Moody | D.L. Moody emphasizes that Christ is everything to those who truly find Him, serving as our Savior, Redeemer, Deliverer, Leader, Light, Teacher, Shepherd, and Burden-bearer. He pas |
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Christ the Ransom Found. by John Gill | John Gill preaches on the theme of Christ as the ransom found, emphasizing the grace of God in providing a means of redemption through Jesus Christ. He reflects on the significance |
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God's Rectitude in Future ... by Robert Murray M'Cheyne | Robert Murray M'Cheyne emphasizes the reality and seriousness of hell, drawing from biblical references to illustrate its eternal nature and the righteousness of God in punishing s |
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Of Christ, the Surety of the Covenant. by John Gill | John Gill expounds on Christ's role as the Surety of the Covenant, emphasizing that He voluntarily took on the obligations of humanity's sins, satisfying divine justice through His |
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The Doctrine of Justification 6. Its Source by A.W. Pink | A.W. Pink expounds on the doctrine of justification, emphasizing that it is a divine verdict declaring believers righteous through the perfect satisfaction of Christ. He explains t |