Job 33:18

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Job 33:18

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

rescuing his soul from corruption and his life from passing away by the sword.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

He will keep back his soul from the pit, and his life from passing away by the spear.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 33:18

HekeepethbackH2820VerbhissoulH5315Noun FemininefromthepitH7845Noun FeminineandhislifeH2416fromperishingH5674VerbbytheswordH7973Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 33:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Job 33:18

Summary

God preserves life from death.

Event

God saves from destruction

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC