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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 />to turn them back from the pit, that the light of life may shine on them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He rescues them from the grave so they may enjoy the light of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />to bring back his soul from the pit, that he may be lighted with the light of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />to bring back his soul from the Pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />To bring back his soul from the Pit, That he may be enlightened with the light of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />To bring back his soul from the pit, So that he may be enlightened with the light of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />To bring back his soul from the pit, That he may be enlightened with the light of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />To bring back his soul from the pit, That he may be enlightened with the light of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />To bring back his soul from the pit, That he may be enlightened with the light of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />To bring his life back from the pit [of destruction], That he may be enlightened with the light of the living.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />in order to turn him back from the Pit, so he may shine with the light of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />in order to turn him back from the Pit, so he may shine with the light of life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />To bring back his soul from the pit, That he may be enlightened with the light of the living.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />to be saved from death and brought into the light that gives life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />To bring back his soul from the pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of the living.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />to turn their souls away from the pit and to enlighten them with the light of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />each one saves a person's life, and gives him the joy of living. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />to bring back his soul from the Pit; to light him with the light of life."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />to bring back his soul from the Pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />to turn back his life from the place of corruption, that he may be enlightened with the light of life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />to bring back his soul from the pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of the living.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />to bring back his soul from the pit, that he may be enlightened with the light of the living. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />To bring back his soul from the pit, "" To be enlightened with the light of the living.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> To bring back his soul from the pit, To be enlightened with the light of the living.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To turn back his soul from the pit, to enlighten with the light of the living.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />That he may withdraw their souls from corruption, and enlighten them with the light of the living. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />so that he may revive their souls from corruption and enlighten them with the light of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Bringing back his soul from the pit to the light, in the light of the living. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />to bring back their souls from the Pit, so that they may see the light of life.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />To bring back his soul from corruption, to see the light of the living.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He returns his soul from corruption to see the light of life<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />To bring back his soul from the pit, That he may be enlightened with the light of the living.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he has delivered my soul from death, that my life may praise him in the light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/33-30.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=5156" 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">29</span>Behold, all these things God does to a man, two or even three times, <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: lə·hā·šîḇ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">to bring back</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">his soul</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.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/7845.htm" title="7845: šā·ḥaṯ (N-fs) -- A pit. From shuwach; a pit; figuratively, destruction.">the Pit,</a> <a href="/hebrew/215.htm" title="215: lê·’ō·wr (Prep:: V-Nifal-Inf) -- To be or become light. A primitive root; to be luminous.">that he may be enlightened</a> <a href="/hebrew/216.htm" title="216: bə·’ō·wr (Prep-b:: N-csc) -- A light. From 'owr; illumination or luminary.">with the light</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ha·ḥay·yîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">of life.</a> </span><span class="reftext">31</span>Pay attention, Job, and listen to me; be silent, and I will speak.…<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="/psalms/56-13.htm">Psalm 56:13</a></span><br />For You have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/49-15.htm">Psalm 49:15</a></span><br />But God will redeem my life from Sheol, for He will surely take me to Himself. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/103-4.htm">Psalm 103:4</a></span><br />who redeems your life from the Pit and crowns you with loving devotion and compassion,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/38-17.htm">Isaiah 38:17</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/30-3.htm">Psalm 30:3</a></span><br />O LORD, You pulled me up from Sheol; You spared me from descending into the Pit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-13.htm">Psalm 86:13</a></span><br />For great is Your loving devotion to me; You have delivered me from the depths of Sheol.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/40-2.htm">Psalm 40:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/71-20.htm">Psalm 71:20</a></span><br />Though You have shown me many troubles and misfortunes, You will revive me once again. Even from the depths of the earth You will bring me back up.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/107-14.htm">Psalm 107:14</a></span><br />He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death and broke away their chains.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-2.htm">Isaiah 9:2</a></span><br />The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death, a light has dawned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/5-24.htm">John 5:24</a></span><br />Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-13.htm">Colossians 1:13</a></span><br />He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a></span><br />But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-8.htm">Ephesians 5:8</a></span><br />For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/1-7.htm">1 John 1:7</a></span><br />But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">To bring back his soul from the pit, to be enlightened with the light of the living.</p><p class="hdg">To bring</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/33-24.htm">Job 33:24,28</a></b></br> Then he is gracious unto him, and saith, Deliver him from going down to the pit: I have found a ransom… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/40-1.htm">Psalm 40:1,2</a></b></br> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/118-17.htm">Psalm 118:17,18</a></b></br> I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD… </p><p class="hdg">enlightened</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/56-13.htm">Psalm 56:13</a></b></br> For thou hast delivered my soul from death: <i>wilt</i> not <i>thou deliver</i> my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/2-5.htm">Isaiah 2:5</a></b></br> O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/38-17.htm">Isaiah 38:17</a></b></br> Behold, for peace I had great bitterness: but thou hast in love to my soul <i>delivered it</i> from the pit of corruption: for thou hast cast all my sins behind thy back.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_samuel/14-29.htm">Enlightened</a> <a href="/job/29-21.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/job/31-26.htm">Light</a> <a href="/job/33-28.htm">Pit</a> <a href="/job/29-3.htm">Shine</a> <a href="/job/33-28.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/job/33-17.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/job/33-28.htm">Underworld</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/19-11.htm">Enlightened</a> <a href="/psalms/19-11.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/job/36-30.htm">Light</a> <a href="/psalms/7-15.htm">Pit</a> <a href="/job/36-32.htm">Shine</a> <a href="/job/36-14.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/job/34-15.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/job/40-13.htm">Underworld</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>to bring back his soul from the Pit</b><br>This phrase refers to the concept of deliverance from Sheol, the realm of the dead in ancient Hebrew belief. The "Pit" symbolizes death or a grave-like state, often associated with despair and separation from God. In the context of Job, Elihu is speaking about God's ability to rescue a person from spiritual or physical death. This reflects the broader biblical theme of redemption and salvation, seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/30-3.htm">Psalm 30:3</a>, where God is praised for bringing the psalmist up from the grave. Theologically, this can be seen as a type of Christ's work, who through His death and resurrection, offers deliverance from eternal death (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-55.htm">1 Corinthians 15:55-57</a>).<p><b>that he may be enlightened with the light of life</b><br>The imagery of light is frequently used in Scripture to denote understanding, truth, and divine presence. In this context, "the light of life" suggests a restoration to a state of spiritual vitality and communion with God. This phrase echoes the prologue of John's Gospel, where Jesus is described as the "light of men" (<a href="/john/1-4.htm">John 1:4</a>). The light metaphor also connects to the wisdom literature's emphasis on enlightenment and understanding as gifts from God (<a href="/proverbs/6-23.htm">Proverbs 6:23</a>). Historically, light was a powerful symbol in the ancient Near East, often associated with life, purity, and divine favor. This phrase underscores the hope of transformation and renewal that God offers, a theme that resonates throughout the Bible, culminating in the promise of eternal life through Christ (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>).<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 perspective that emphasizes God's justice and mercy. Elihu is the speaker in <a href="/bsb/job/33.htm">Job 33</a>.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A righteous man who suffers greatly and seeks understanding of his suffering. The book of Job explores his dialogues with friends and God.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_pit.htm">The Pit</a></b><br>A metaphorical term often used in the Bible to describe Sheol or the grave, representing death or a state of despair.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_light_of_life.htm">The Light of Life</a></b><br>Symbolizes divine enlightenment, understanding, and the presence of God, contrasting with the darkness of the Pit.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_deliverance.htm">God's Deliverance</a></b><br>God is portrayed as a deliverer who rescues souls from the brink of destruction. This emphasizes His mercy and willingness to save.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_enlightenment.htm">Spiritual Enlightenment</a></b><br>The "light of life" represents spiritual understanding and the presence of God. Believers are called to seek this divine light in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_despair.htm">Hope in Despair</a></b><br>Even in the darkest moments, there is hope for redemption and enlightenment. Trust in God's ability to bring light into our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_suffering.htm">The Role of Suffering</a></b><br>Suffering can lead to greater spiritual insight and closeness to God. It is not always a punishment but can be a path to enlightenment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_justice_and_mercy.htm">God's Justice and Mercy</a></b><br>Elihu's speech highlights God's justice in allowing suffering but also His mercy in providing a way out. Believers should trust in both aspects of God's character.<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/who_is_blessed_in_the_lord's_name.htm">What advice do the ungodly offer?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_psalm_66_9_address_suffering.htm">How does Psalm 66:9 reconcile the belief that God preserves life with the reality of widespread human suffering?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_giving_up_'all'_truly_feasible.htm">Luke 14:28-33: Is giving up 'everything' truly feasible, and why do we see inconsistencies in how this was practiced historically?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_believers_face_harm_if_god_protects.htm">Psalm 121:7 - Why do believers still face physical harm or death if the Psalm claims God preserves them from 'all evil'?</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>(30) <span class= "bld">To bring back his soul.</span>--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.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 30.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">To bring back his soul from the pit</span>. For discipline and correction, not for vengeance - in love and not in anger (comp. <a href="/hebrews/12-5.htm">Hebrews 12:5-11</a>, where the doctrine is set forth fully). To be enlightened with the light of the living; or, <span class="accented">that he may be enlightened.</span> This is God's purpose, ordinarily, in afflicting men; or, at any rate, a part of his purpose He aims at enlightening their understandings, and so enabling them to comprehend his ways, and clearly see the path which it is their true wisdom to walk in. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/33-30.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">to bring back</span><br /><span class="heb">לְהָשִׁ֣יב</span> <span class="translit">(lə·hā·šîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his soul</span><br /><span class="heb">נַ֭פְשׁוֹ</span> <span class="translit">(nap̄·šōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> </span><span class="str2">A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion </span><br /><br /><span class="word">from</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">the Pit,</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֑חַת</span> <span class="translit">(šā·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7845.htm">Strong's 7845: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pit, destruction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that he may be enlightened</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵ֝א֗וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(lê·’ō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_215.htm">Strong's 215: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be or become light</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with the light</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּא֣וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’ō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_216.htm">Strong's 216: </a> </span><span class="str2">Illumination, luminary</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of life.</span><br /><span class="heb">הַֽחַיִּים׃</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥay·yîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/33-30.htm">Job 33:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/33-30.htm">Job 33:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/33-30.htm">Job 33:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/33-30.htm">Job 33:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/33-30.htm">Job 33:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/33-30.htm">Job 33:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/33-30.htm">Job 33:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/33-30.htm">Job 33:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/33-30.htm">Job 33:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/33-30.htm">Job 33:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/33-30.htm">OT Poetry: Job 33:30 To bring back his soul (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/33-29.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 33:29"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 33:29" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/33-31.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 33:31"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 33:31" /></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>