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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/job/33.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Yet if there is an angel at their side, a messenger, one out of a thousand, sent to tell them how to be upright,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“But if an angel from heaven appears— a special messenger to intercede for a person and declare that he is upright—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />If there be for him an angel, a mediator, one of the thousand, to declare to man what is right for him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yet if there is a messenger on his side, one mediator in a thousand, to tell a man what is right for him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man his uprightness:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />“If there is a messenger for him, A mediator, one among a thousand, To show man His uprightness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“If there is an interceding angel for him, One out of a thousand, To remind a person of what is right for him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220If there is an angel as mediator for him, One out of a thousand, To remind a man what is right for him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“If there is an angel <i>as</i> mediator for him, One out of a thousand, To remind a man what is right for him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />“If there is an angel <i>as</i> mediator for him, One out of a thousand, To declare to a man what is right for him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“If there is an angel as a mediator for him, One out of a thousand, To explain to a man what is right for him [that is, how to be in right standing with God],<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />If there is an angel on his side, one mediator out of a thousand, to tell a person what is right for him<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />If there is an angel on his side, one mediator out of a thousand, to tell a person what is right for him <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />If there be with him an angel, An interpreter, one among a thousand, To show unto man what is right for him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />One of a thousand angels then comes to our rescue by saying we are innocent. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />If there be with him an angel, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to shew unto man what is right for him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"If they have a messenger for them, a spokesman, one in a thousand, to tell people what is right for them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Perhaps an angel may come to their aid--one of God's thousands of angels, who remind us of our duty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"If there's a messenger appointed to mediate for Job —one out of a thousand— to represent the man's integrity on his behalf,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Yet if there is a messenger on his side, one mediator in a thousand, to tell a man what is right for him,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />If there is an angel beside him, one mediator out of a thousand, to tell a person what constitutes his uprightness; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />"If there is beside him an angel, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to show to man what is right for him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />If there is a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to show to man his uprightness:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />“If there is beside him an angel, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to show to man what is right for him, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />If there is a messenger by him, "" An interpreter—one of a thousand, "" To declare for man his uprightness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> If there is by him a messenger, An interpreter -- one of a thousand, To declare for man his uprightness:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />If there is a messenger upon him, an interpreter, one from a thousand, to announce to man his uprightness:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />If there shall be an angel speaking for him, one among thousands, to declare man's uprightness, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />If there were an angel speaking for him, one among thousands, to declare the fairness of the man,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />If then there be a divine messenger, a mediator, one out of a thousand, to show him what is right, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Then, if there should be for one of them an angel, a mediator, one of a thousand, one who declares a person upright,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />If a man have an angel to whom one would listen once in a thousand times, the angel would show him the way of uprightness<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />If he has an Angel that hears him, one of a thousand, he will show to the man his uprightness<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />If there be for him an angel, An intercessor, one among a thousand, To vouch for a man's uprightness;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Though there should be a thousand messengers of death, not one of them shall wound him: if he should purpose in his heart to turn to the Lord, and declare to man his fault, and shew his folly;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/33-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=5102" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/33.htm">Elihu Rebukes Job</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">22</span>He draws near to the Pit, and his life to the messengers of death. <span class="reftext">23</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">Yet if</a> <a href="/hebrew/3426.htm" title="3426: yêš (Adv) -- Being, substance, existence, is. ">there is</a> <a href="/hebrew/4397.htm" title="4397: mal·’āḵ (N-ms) -- A messenger. From an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. An angel.">a messenger</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on his side,</a> <a href="/hebrew/259.htm" title="259: ’e·ḥāḏ (Number-ms) -- One. A numeral from 'achad; properly, united, i.e. One; or first.">one</a> <a href="/hebrew/3887.htm" title="3887: mê·lîṣ (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to make mouths at, i.e. To scoff; hence to interpret, or intercede.">mediator</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min·nî- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/505.htm" title="505: ’ā·lep̄ (Number-ms) -- A thousand. Prop, the same as 'eleph; hence a thousand.">a thousand,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: lə·hag·gîḏ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To be conspicuous. ">to tell</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: lə·’ā·ḏām (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">a man</a> <a href="/hebrew/3476.htm" title="3476: yā·šə·rōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Straightness, uprightness. From yashar; the right.">what is right for him,</a> </span><span class="reftext">24</span>to be gracious to him and say, ‘Spare him from going down to the Pit; I have found his ransom,’…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/2-5.htm">1 Timothy 2:5</a></span><br />For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/9-15.htm">Hebrews 9:15</a></span><br />Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-1.htm">1 John 2:1</a></span><br />My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Romans 8:34</a></span><br />Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm">Hebrews 7:25</a></span><br />Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-11.htm">Isaiah 53:11</a></span><br />After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/9-24.htm">Daniel 9:24</a></span><br />Seventy weeks are decreed for your people and your holy city to stop their transgression, to put an end to sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring in everlasting righteousness, to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the Most Holy Place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-10.htm">1 John 4:10</a></span><br />And love consists in this: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as the atoning sacrifice for our sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/5-10.htm">Romans 5:10</a></span><br />For if, when we were enemies of God, we were reconciled to Him through the death of His Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through His life!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/8-6.htm">Hebrews 8:6</a></span><br />Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/3-19.htm">Galatians 3:19-20</a></span><br />Why then was the law given? It was added because of transgressions, until the arrival of the seed to whom the promise referred. It was administered through angels by a mediator. / A mediator is unnecessary, however, for only one party; but God is one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/42-6.htm">Isaiah 42:6</a></span><br />“I, the LORD, have called you for a righteous purpose, and I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and appoint you to be a covenant for the people and a light to the nations,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-18.htm">1 Peter 3:18</a></span><br />For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-18.htm">2 Corinthians 5:18-19</a></span><br />All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: / that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">If there be a messenger with him, an interpreter, one among a thousand, to show to man his uprightness:</p><p class="hdg">a messenger</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/judges/2-1.htm">Judges 2:1</a></b></br> And an angel of the LORD came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said, I made you to go up out of Egypt, and have brought you unto the land which I sware unto your fathers; and I said, I will never break my covenant with you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/36-15.htm">2 Chronicles 36:15,16</a></b></br> And the LORD God of their fathers sent to them by his messengers, rising up betimes, and sending; because he had compassion on his people, and on his dwelling place: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/haggai/1-13.htm">Haggai 1:13</a></b></br> Then spake Haggai the LORD'S messenger in the LORD'S message unto the people, saying, I <i>am</i> with you, saith the LORD.</p><p class="hdg">an interpreter</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/34-32.htm">Job 34:32</a></b></br> <i>That which</i> I see not teach thou me: if I have done iniquity, I will do no more.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/94-12.htm">Psalm 94:12</a></b></br> Blessed <i>is</i> the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy law;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1-3</a></b></br> The Spirit of the Lord GOD <i>is</i> upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to <i>them that are</i> bound; … </p><p class="hdg">one</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/9-3.htm">Job 9:3</a></b></br> If he will contend with him, he cannot answer him one of a thousand.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-28.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:28</a></b></br> Which yet my soul seeketh, but I find not: one man among a thousand have I found; but a woman among all those have I not found.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/11-13.htm">Romans 11:13</a></b></br> For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:</p><p class="hdg">to</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/11-6.htm">Job 11:6</a></b></br> And that he would shew thee the secrets of wisdom, that <i>they are</i> double to that which is! Know therefore that God exacteth of thee <i>less</i> than thine iniquity <i>deserveth</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/34-10.htm">Job 34:10,12</a></b></br> Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, <i>that he should do</i> wickedness; and <i>from</i> the Almighty, <i>that he should commit</i> iniquity… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/35-14.htm">Job 35:14</a></b></br> Although thou sayest thou shalt not see him, <i>yet</i> judgment <i>is</i> before him; therefore trust thou in him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/32-21.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/job/33-16.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/job/33-3.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-45.htm">Duty</a> <a href="/job/16-20.htm">Intercessor</a> <a href="/genesis/42-23.htm">Interpreter</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-24.htm">Mediator</a> <a href="/job/1-18.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-18.htm">Remind</a> <a href="/job/33-12.htm">Right</a> <a href="/job/32-17.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/job/32-21.htm">Show</a> <a href="/job/28-4.htm">Side</a> <a href="/job/9-3.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/25-5.htm">Thousands</a> <a href="/job/33-3.htm">Uprightness</a> <a href="/colossians/4-13.htm">Vouch</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/34-7.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/job/36-2.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/job/34-33.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-13.htm">Duty</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-16.htm">Intercessor</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-28.htm">Interpreter</a> <a href="/galatians/3-19.htm">Mediator</a> <a href="/psalms/34-7.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/isaiah/62-6.htm">Remind</a> <a href="/job/33-27.htm">Right</a> <a href="/job/34-32.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/job/36-2.htm">Show</a> <a href="/job/39-23.htm">Side</a> <a href="/job/42-12.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/psalms/3-6.htm">Thousands</a> <a href="/job/33-27.htm">Uprightness</a> <a href="/colossians/4-13.htm">Vouch</a><div class="vheading2">Job 33</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/33-1.htm">Elihu offers himself instead of God to reason with Job</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/33-8.htm">He excuses God from giving man an account of his ways, by his greatness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/33-14.htm">God calls man to repentance by visions, by afflictions, and by his ministry</a></span><br><span class="reftext">31. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/33-31.htm">He incites Job to attention</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/33.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/33.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Yet if there is a messenger on his side</b><br>In the context of the Book of Job, a "messenger" can be understood as a divine intermediary or angelic figure. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God using messengers to communicate His will to humanity, as seen with angels in <a href="/genesis/18.htm">Genesis 18</a> and <a href="/daniel/9.htm">Daniel 9</a>. The role of a messenger is crucial in bridging the gap between the divine and human realms, emphasizing God's desire to reach out to individuals. This concept also foreshadows the New Testament understanding of Jesus Christ as the ultimate messenger and mediator between God and man (<a href="/hebrews/1.htm">Hebrews 1:1-2</a>).<p><b>one mediator in a thousand</b><br>The phrase "one mediator in a thousand" suggests rarity and uniqueness. In the ancient Near Eastern context, mediators were often seen as rare individuals who could intercede on behalf of others, whether in legal, social, or spiritual matters. This scarcity highlights the preciousness of having someone who can effectively communicate God's will and intercede for humanity. Biblically, this points to the singular role of Jesus Christ as the one true mediator between God and mankind (<a href="/1_timothy/2-5.htm">1 Timothy 2:5</a>), fulfilling the need for a perfect intercessor.<p><b>to tell a man what is right for him</b><br>This phrase underscores the purpose of the mediator: to convey divine wisdom and guidance. In the wisdom literature of the Bible, such as Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, the importance of understanding what is right and just is a recurring theme. The mediator's role is to provide clarity and direction, aligning with the biblical principle that true wisdom comes from God (<a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>). This also reflects the prophetic role of Christ, who came to reveal God's truth and righteousness to humanity (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>), guiding them in the path of salvation and right living.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/elihu.htm">Elihu</a></b><br>A young man who speaks to Job and his friends, offering a different perspective on Job's suffering. He emphasizes God's justice and the possibility of divine intervention.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>The central figure of the Book of Job, a man who experiences immense suffering and seeks to understand the reasons behind it.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/messenger.htm">Messenger</a></b><br>In this context, a divine or angelic figure who acts as a mediator between God and man, conveying God's will and guidance.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/mediator.htm">Mediator</a></b><br>A role that involves interceding or intervening on behalf of another, often to reconcile differences or provide guidance.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/h/heavenly_court.htm">Heavenly Court</a></b><br>The spiritual realm where God and His messengers operate, often depicted as a place of divine decision-making and intervention.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_a_mediator.htm">The Role of a Mediator</a></b><br>In the ancient context, a mediator was crucial for communication between God and man. This role is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who bridges the gap between humanity and God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_guidance.htm">Divine Guidance</a></b><br>God provides guidance through His messengers, whether angelic or through His Word. We should seek and be open to divine direction in our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_god's_will.htm">Understanding God's Will</a></b><br>The messenger's role is to reveal what is right for a person. We should strive to discern God's will through prayer, scripture, and wise counsel.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_rarity_of_true_mediation.htm">The Rarity of True Mediation</a></b><br>The phrase "one mediator in a thousand" suggests the rarity and preciousness of true divine mediation. We should value and seek out genuine spiritual guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_and_mercy.htm">God's Justice and Mercy</a></b><br>Elihu's speech emphasizes God's justice and mercy, reminding us that God is both just and compassionate, even when we do not understand His ways.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_33.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 33</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'called_by_his_purpose'_mean.htm">How is Jesus represented in each book of the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_job_reason_with_god_if_exodus_33_20.htm">In Job 13:3, how can Job claim he wants to reason directly with God if Exodus 33:20 states no one can see God and live?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_can_anyone_be_vindicated_before_god.htm">In Job 25:4, how can anyone be vindicated before God if even those closest to Him are considered unclean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_good_people_suffer_hardships.htm">If God truly prospers all the upright (Job 8:5-7), how do we explain the contradictions seen in real-life situations where good people suffer severe hardship?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/33.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) <span class= "bld">To show unto man his uprightness.</span>--Some render, "to show unto man what is right for him," but it seems rather to mean, <span class= "ital">to declare concerning that man his uprightness, </span>to plead his cause before God and be his advocate. (Comp. <a href="/1_kings/14-13.htm" title="And all Israel shall mourn for him, and bury him: for he only of Jeroboam shall come to the grave, because in him there is found some good thing toward the LORD God of Israel in the house of Jeroboam.">1Kings 14:13</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/19-3.htm" title="Nevertheless there are good things found in you, in that you have taken away the groves out of the land, and have prepared your heart to seek God.">2Chronicles 19:3</a>, &c.)<p>This angel, who is one among a thousand, and discharges the function of an interpreter, is a remarkable anticipation of the existence of that function with God which is discharged by the Advocate with the Father (<a href="/1_john/2-1.htm" title="My little children, these things write I to you, that you sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:">1John 2:1</a>; <a href="/romans/8-34.htm" title="Who is he that comdemns? It is Christ that died, yes rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.">Romans 8:34</a>; <a href="/hebrews/7-25.htm" title="Why he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come to God by him, seeing he ever lives to make intercession for them.">Hebrews 7:25</a>). It is impossible for us who believe that all Scripture is given by inspiration of God not to see in this an indication of what God intended afterwards to teach us concerning the intercession and mediation of the Son and the intercession of the Holy Spirit on behalf of man (<a href="/romans/8-26.htm" title="Likewise the Spirit also helps our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.">Romans 8:26</a>). (Comp. <a href="/john/14-16.htm" title="And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;">John 14:16</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 23.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">If there be a messenger with him</span>; rather, <span class="accented">an angel</span> (<span class="accented">see</span> the Revised Version). It is generally supposed that "the angel of the covenant" is meant, and that the whole passage is Messianic; but much obscurity hangs over it. The Jews certainly understand it Messianically, since they read it on the great Day of Atonement, and use in their liturgies the prayer, "Raise up for us the righteous Interpreter; say, I have found a ransom." Elihu's knowledge of an Interpreter, or Mediator, one among a thousand, who should deliver the afflicted man from going down to the pit, and find a ransom for him (ver. 24), is certainly very surprising; and we can scarcely imagine that he understood the full force of his words; but it cannot be right to denude them of their natural signification Elihu certainly did not mean to speak of himself as an "angel-interpreter, one among a thousand;" and it is not probable that he intends a reference to any merely human helper. <span class="cmt_word">To show unto man. his uprightness</span>; either "to show to a man what it is right for him to do," or "to indicate to a man in what true righteousness consists." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/33-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Yet if</span><br /><span class="heb">אִם־</span> <span class="translit">(’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there is</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵ֤שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(yêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3426.htm">Strong's 3426: </a> </span><span class="str2">Being, substance, existence, is</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a messenger</span><br /><span class="heb">מַלְאָ֗ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(mal·’āḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4397.htm">Strong's 4397: </a> </span><span class="str2">A messenger, of God, an angel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on his side,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָ֨יו ׀</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">one</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶחָ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(’e·ḥāḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_259.htm">Strong's 259: </a> </span><span class="str2">United, one, first</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mediator</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵלִ֗יץ</span> <span class="translit">(mê·lîṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3887.htm">Strong's 3887: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ambassador, have in derision, interpreter, make a mock, mocker</span><br /><br /><span class="word">out of</span><br /><span class="heb">מִנִּי־</span> <span class="translit">(min·nî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> </span><span class="str2">A part of, from, out of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a thousand,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָ֑לֶף</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·lep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_505.htm">Strong's 505: </a> </span><span class="str2">A thousand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to tell</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהַגִּ֖יד</span> <span class="translit">(lə·hag·gîḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a man</span><br /><span class="heb">לְאָדָ֣ם</span> <span class="translit">(lə·’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><br /><span class="word">what is right for him,</span><br /><span class="heb">יָשְׁרֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·šə·rōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3476.htm">Strong's 3476: </a> </span><span class="str2">Straightness, uprightness</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/33-23.htm">Job 33:23 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/33-23.htm">Job 33:23 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/33-23.htm">Job 33:23 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/33-23.htm">Job 33:23 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/33-23.htm">Job 33:23 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/33-23.htm">Job 33:23 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/33-23.htm">Job 33:23 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/33-23.htm">Job 33:23 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/33-23.htm">Job 33:23 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/33-23.htm">Job 33:23 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/33-23.htm">OT Poetry: Job 33:23 If there is beside him an angel (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/33-22.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 33:22"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 33:22" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/33-24.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 33:24"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 33:24" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>