Job 33:30
Job 33:30 in Multiple Translations
to bring back his soul from the Pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of life.
To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living.
To bring back his soul from the pit, That he may be enlightened with the light of the living.
Keeping back his soul from the underworld, so that he may see the light of life.
he saves them from the grave so they might see the light of life.
That he may turne backe his soule from the pit, to be illuminate in the light of the liuing.
To bring back his soul from the pit, To be enlightened with the light of the living.
to bring back his soul from the pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of the living.
To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living.
That he may withdraw their souls from corruption, and enlighten them with the light of the living.
he keeps us [SYN] from dying and going to the place where the dead are, in order that we can continue to enjoy being alive [IDM].
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Job 33:30 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לְ/הָשִׁ֣יב
נַ֭פְשׁ/וֹ
מִנִּי
שָׁ֑חַת
לֵ֝/א֗וֹר
בְּ/א֣וֹר
הַֽ/חַיִּים
לְ/הָשִׁ֣יב
shûwb
H7725
to return
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
נַ֭פְשׁ/וֹ
nephesh
H5315
soul
N-cs | Suff
מִנִּי
min
H4480
from
Prep
שָׁ֑חַת
shachath
H7845
pit
N-fs
לֵ֝/א֗וֹר
ʼôwr
H215
to light
Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a
בְּ/א֣וֹר
ʼôwr
H216
light
Prep | N-cs
הַֽ/חַיִּים
chay
H2416
alive
Art | N-cp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Job 33:30
לְ/הָשִׁ֣יב
shûwb
H7725
"to return"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
This Hebrew word means to return or turn back, and can be used literally or figuratively. It is often used to describe someone returning to God or repenting from sin, as seen in the book of Psalms and the prophets.
Definition: : return 1) to return, turn back 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to turn back, return 1a1a) to turn back 1a1b) to return, come or go back 1a1c) to return unto, go back, come back 1a1d) of dying 1a1e) of human relations (fig) 1a1f) of spiritual relations (fig) 1a1f1) to turn back (from God), apostatise 1a1f2) to turn away (of God) 1a1f3) to turn back (to God), repent 1a1f4) turn back (from evil) 1a1g) of inanimate things 1a1h) in repetition 1b) (Polel) 1b1) to bring back 1b2) to restore, refresh, repair (fig) 1b3) to lead away (enticingly) 1b4) to show turning, apostatise 1c) (Pual) restored (participle) 1d) (Hiphil) to cause to return, bring back 1d1) to bring back, allow to return, put back, draw back, give back, restore, relinquish, give in payment 1d2) to bring back, refresh, restore 1d3) to bring back, report to, answer 1d4) to bring back, make requital, pay (as recompense) 1d5) to turn back or backward, repel, defeat, repulse, hinder, reject, refuse 1d6) to turn away (face), turn toward 1d7) to turn against 1d8) to bring back to mind 1d9) to show a turning away 1d10) to reverse, revoke 1e) (Hophal) to be returned, be restored, be brought back 1f) (Pulal) brought back
Usage: Occurs in 953 OT verses. KJV: ((break, build, circumcise, dig, do anything, do evil, feed, lay down, lie down, lodge, make, rejoice, send, take, weep)) [idiom] again, (cause to) answer ([phrase] again), [idiom] in any case (wise), [idiom] at all, averse, bring (again, back, home again), call (to mind), carry again (back), cease, [idiom] certainly, come again (back), [idiom] consider, [phrase] continually, convert, deliver (again), [phrase] deny, draw back, fetch home again, [idiom] fro, get (oneself) (back) again, [idiom] give (again), go again (back, home), (go) out, hinder, let, (see) more, [idiom] needs, be past, [idiom] pay, pervert, pull in again, put (again, up again), recall, recompense, recover, refresh, relieve, render (again), requite, rescue, restore, retrieve, (cause to, make to) return, reverse, reward, [phrase] say nay, send back, set again, slide back, still, [idiom] surely, take back (off), (cause to, make to) turn (again, self again, away, back, back again, backward, from, off), withdraw. See also: Genesis 3:19; Numbers 8:25; Judges 8:13.
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.
מִנִּי
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
שָׁ֑חַת
shachath
H7845
"pit"
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.
לֵ֝/א֗וֹר
ʼôwr
H215
"to light"
Prep | V-Niphal-Inf-a
Or means to give light, whether physically or spiritually, as in Psalm 119:105 where God's word is a light to our path.
Definition: 1) to be or become light, shine 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to become light (day) 1a2) to shine (of the sun) 1a3) to become bright 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be illuminated 1b2) to become lighted up 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to give light, shine (of sun, moon, and stars) 1c2) to illumine, light up, cause to shine, shine 1c3) to kindle, light (candle, wood) 1c4) lighten (of the eyes, his law, etc) 1c5) to make shine (of the face)
Usage: Occurs in 43 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] break of day, glorious, kindle, (be, en-, give, show) light (-en, -ened), set on fire, shine. See also: Genesis 1:15; Psalms 67:2; Psalms 13:4.
בְּ/א֣וֹר
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.
הַֽ/חַיִּים
chay
H2416
"alive"
Art | N-cp
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.
Study Notes — Job 33:30
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- Job 33:30 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Job 33:30
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 33:30
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 33:30
- Trapp's Commentary on Job 33:30
- Ellicott's Commentary on Job 33:30
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 33:30
- Cambridge Bible on Job 33:30
- Barnes' Notes on Job 33:30
- Whedon's Commentary on Job 33:30
- Sermons on Job 33:30
Context — Elihu Rebukes Job
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.
31Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak. 32But if you have something to say, answer me; speak up, for I would like to vindicate you.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 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. |
| 2 | 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. |
| 3 | Job 33:28 | He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit, and I will live to see the light.’ |
| 4 | Psalms 40:1–2 | I waited patiently for the LORD; He inclined to me and heard my cry. 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. |
| 5 | Psalms 118:17–18 | I will not die, but I will live and proclaim what the LORD has done. The LORD disciplined me severely, but He has not given me over to death. |
| 6 | Acts 26:18 | to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those sanctified by faith in Me.’ |
| 7 | Isaiah 2:5 | Come, O house of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the LORD. |
| 8 | John 8:12 | Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” |
| 9 | Job 33:24 | to be gracious to him and say, ‘Spare him from going down to the Pit; I have found his ransom,’ |
Job 33:30 Summary
[Job 33:30 tells us that God wants to bring us back from the darkest places, like the Pit, to give us new life and understanding, much like He did for the Psalmist in Psalms 40:2-3. This verse reminds us that God is our Redeemer and the source of all life and light, as seen in John 1:4. He wants to enlighten us with the light of life, which is knowing and following Jesus, the Light of the world (John 8:12). Through faith in Him, we can experience this redemption and live in the light of His love.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pit mentioned in Job 33:30?
The Pit is a reference to the place of death or the grave, as seen in other scriptures like Psalms 30:3 and Ezekiel 32:23, where it symbolizes separation from God and the light of life.
How does God bring back a soul from the Pit?
According to Job 33:30, God brings back a soul from the Pit to enlighten it with the light of life, which is a metaphor for spiritual redemption and salvation, as also seen in Psalms 16:11 and John 8:12.
What is the light of life mentioned in this verse?
The light of life refers to the spiritual illumination and vitality that comes from knowing God, as mentioned in John 1:4 and John 8:12, where Jesus is the source of this light, guiding us through life and giving us eternal life.
Is this verse only talking about physical death?
No, while the Pit can refer to physical death, in the context of Job 33:30, it also symbolizes spiritual death or separation from God, emphasizing the need for redemption and enlightenment through faith, as taught in Ephesians 2:1-5 and Colossians 1:13.
Reflection Questions
- How have you experienced God's redemption in your life, bringing you back from a place of darkness or separation from Him?
- What does the 'light of life' mean to you personally, and how has it impacted your journey with God?
- In what ways can you share the light of life with others, helping them to see God's love and redemption?
- Reflect on a time when you felt lost or in a 'pit.' How did God bring you out of that situation, and what did you learn from the experience?
Gill's Exposition on Job 33:30
To bring back his soul from the pit,.... From the pit of the grave; at the mouth or on the brink of which he seemed to be in the apprehension of his friends, and having the sentence of death in himself; see Psalms 90:3.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Job 33:30
To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living. Referring to Job 33:28 (Psalms 56:13).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Job 33:30
i.e. That he may enjoy the light of life, and continue in the land of the living, out of which he was going.
Trapp's Commentary on Job 33:30
Job 33:30 To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living.Ver. 30. To bring back his soul from the pit] i.e. That he may save him from temporal and eternal destruction, which is the most excellent fruit of affliction sanctified. We are judged by the Lord, that we may not be condemned with the world. So that a saint may say, Periissem nisi periissem, I had been undone had I not been undone. Ferre minora vole, ne graviora feram. To be enlightened with the light of the living] To live comfortably, and to be famous among the saints, Conspicuus sit inter heroines (Mercer), who, had they not been reduced by affliction, would have perished infamous and obscure wrapped up in the sheet of shame, and going out in a snuff.
Ellicott's Commentary on Job 33:30
(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.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Job 33:30
Verse 30. To bring back his soul from the pit] Nearly a repetition of the promise in Job 33:28. To be enlightened with the light of the living.] An echo of Ps 56:13: "Thou hast delivered my soul from death, that I may walk before God in the light of the living;" and probably quoted from it.
Cambridge Bible on Job 33:30
29, 30. Elihu sums up his doctrine regarding the gracious purpose and effect of God’s methods of speaking unto man.
Barnes' Notes on Job 33:30
To bring back his soul from the pit - To keep him from descending to the grave, and to the dark world beneath. He takes these methods of warning people, in order that they may not bring destruction on themselves. See Job 33:18.
Whedon's Commentary on Job 33:30
30. The pit — For the fifth time the word shahhath — pit — has been used in this description, as if to intensify its terrible significance.
Sermons on Job 33:30
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Stop Running From Your Fears by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on his own struggles with fully committing to God's calling. He recalls a moment when he was preaching about giving one's all for God's glory, |
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The Unspoken Cries of a Broken Heart by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson delivers a powerful message on the comfort found in Psalms 56 for those who are wounded by life's trials, whether from family, friends, or the ungodly. He emphasize |
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The Evidences of Entire Sanctification-How to Retain It by Dougan Clark | Dougan Clark preaches about the importance of being assured of the work of grace in one's soul, whether seeking Christ for pardon of sin or a clean heart for sanctification. He emp |
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Cleansed by the Blood by Robert B. Thompson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of Christians giving themselves fully to God's plan. He urges believers to forget about themselves and love not their own liv |
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Can I Be Coverted Today by Ian Paisley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the unchangeable declaration that God can save sinners and bless those who minister the word for their salvation. The preacher refers to Jam |
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Letters: Rev. William Armstrong, Rutherglen (2) by Andrew Bonar | Andrew Bonar writes to Rev. William Armstrong, expressing his gratitude for updates on Armstrong's progress and encouraging him during a time of reflection and prayer. Bonar shares |
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Wicked Men of the Past Are Still in Hell by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the eternal damnation of wicked men who lived before the flood and are still in Hell, emphasizing their unchanging state and the reasons why they re |