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and his bones <i>that</i> were not seen stick out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />His flesh wastes away from sight, And his bones stick out <i>which once</i> were not seen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“His flesh wastes away from sight, And his bones, <i>which</i> were not seen, stick out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220His flesh wastes away from sight, And his bones which were not seen stick out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“His flesh wastes away from sight, And his bones which were not seen stick out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />His flesh wastes away from sight, And his bones which were not seen stick out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“His flesh is so wasted away that it cannot be seen, And his bones which were not seen now stick out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His flesh wastes away to nothing, and his unseen bones stick out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />His flesh wastes away to nothing, and his unseen bones stick out. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; And his bones that were not seen stick out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and we become so skinny that our bones stick out. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were not seen stick out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Their flesh becomes so thin that it can't be seen. Their bones, not seen before, will be exposed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Their bodies waste away to nothing; you can see all their bones; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />His flesh wastes away; his bones, which once couldn't be seen, are visible.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />His flesh wastes away from sight, and his hidden bones protrude.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />His flesh wastes away from sight, and his bones, which were not seen, are easily visible. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />His flesh is so consumed away, that it can't be seen. His bones that were not seen stick out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were not seen stick out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />His flesh is so consumed away that it can’t be seen. His bones that were not seen stick out. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />His flesh is consumed from being seen, "" And his bones are high, they were not seen!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> His flesh is consumed from being seen, And high are his bones, they were not seen!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />His flesh will consume away from seeing, and they saw not the nakedness of his bones.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />His flesh shall be consumed away, and his bones that were covered shall be made bare. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />His body will waste away, and his bones, which had been covered, will be revealed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />His flesh is wasted, it cannot be seen; bones, once invisible, appear; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Their flesh is so wasted away that it cannot be seen; and their bones, once invisible, now stick out.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />His flesh is wasted away because of his fear, so that a greater part of his bones can he seen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He will consume his flesh from fear, and the multitude of his bones he will not see<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; And his bones corrode to unsightliness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />until his flesh shall be consumed, and he shall shew his bones bare.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/33-21.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=5091" 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">20</span>so that he detests his bread, and his soul loathes his favorite food. <span class="reftext">21</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1320.htm" title="1320: bə·śā·rōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Flesh. From basar; flesh; by extension, body, person; also The pudenda of a man.">His flesh</a> <a href="/hebrew/3615.htm" title="3615: yi·ḵel (V-Qal-Imperf.Jus-3ms) -- To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent. A primitive root; to end, whether intransitive or transitived.">wastes away</a> <a href="/hebrew/7210.htm" title="7210: mê·rō·’î (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- Looking, seeing, sight. From ra'ah; sight, whether abstractly or concretely.">from sight,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">and his hidden</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: ru’·’ū (V-QalPass-Perf-3cp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6106.htm" title="6106: ‘aṣ·mō·w·ṯāw (N-fpc:: 3ms) -- Bone, substance, self. From atsam; a bone; by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e. Selfsame.">bones</a> <a href="/hebrew/8205.htm" title="8205: ū·šə·p̄ī (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-3cp) -- Bareness, a smooth or bare height. From shaphah; bareness; concretely, a bare hill or plain.">protrude.</a> </span><span class="reftext">22</span>He draws near to the Pit, and his life to the messengers of death.…<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/107-18.htm">Psalm 107:18</a></span><br />They loathed all food and drew near to the gates of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/52-14.htm">Isaiah 52:14</a></span><br />Just as many were appalled at Him—His appearance was disfigured beyond that of any man, and His form was marred beyond human likeness—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/4-8.htm">Lamentations 4:8-9</a></span><br />But now their appearance is blacker than soot; they are not recognized in the streets. Their skin has shriveled on their bones; it has become as dry as a stick. / Those slain by the sword are better off than those who die of hunger, who waste away, pierced with pain because the fields lack produce.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/102-5.htm">Psalm 102:5</a></span><br />Through my loud groaning my skin hangs on my bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/17-4.htm">Isaiah 17:4</a></span><br />“In that day the splendor of Jacob will fade, and the fat of his body will waste away,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-17.htm">Psalm 22:17</a></span><br />I can count all my bones; they stare and gloat over me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/24-16.htm">Isaiah 24:16</a></span><br />From the ends of the earth we hear singing: “Glory to the Righteous One.” But I said, “I am wasting away! I am wasting away! Woe is me.” The treacherous betray; the treacherous deal in treachery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/38-7.htm">Psalm 38:7</a></span><br />For my loins are full of burning pain, and no soundness remains in my body.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-11.htm">Isaiah 58:11</a></span><br />The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy you in a sun-scorched land and strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/5-11.htm">Proverbs 5:11</a></span><br />At the end of your life you will groan when your flesh and your body are spent,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/4-2.htm">Matthew 4:2</a></span><br />After fasting forty days and forty nights, He was hungry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/4-16.htm">2 Corinthians 4:16</a></span><br />Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-16.htm">Matthew 6:16</a></span><br />When you fast, do not be somber like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-27.htm">1 Corinthians 9:27</a></span><br />No, I discipline my body and make it my slave, so that after I have preached to others, I myself will not be disqualified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/11-27.htm">2 Corinthians 11:27</a></span><br />in labor and toil and often without sleep, in hunger and thirst and often without food, in cold and exposure.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen; and his bones that were not seen stick out.</p><p class="hdg">His flesh</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/7-5.htm">Job 7:5</a></b></br> My flesh is clothed with worms and clods of dust; my skin is broken, and become loathsome.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/13-28.htm">Job 13:28</a></b></br> And he, as a rotten thing, consumeth, as a garment that is moth eaten.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/14-20.htm">Job 14:20,22</a></b></br> Thou prevailest for ever against him, and he passeth: thou changest his countenance, and sendest him away… </p><p class="hdg">his bones</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-15.htm">Psalm 22:15-17</a></b></br> My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/33-19.htm">Bones</a> <a href="/job/31-39.htm">Consumed</a> <a href="/job/31-31.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/job/29-10.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/job/31-28.htm">High</a> <a href="/job/33-14.htm">Once</a> <a href="/job/30-10.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/job/19-20.htm">Stick</a> <a href="/job/30-13.htm">View</a> <a href="/job/30-3.htm">Wasted</a> <a href="/job/14-11.htm">Wastes</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/40-18.htm">Bones</a> <a href="/psalms/6-7.htm">Consumed</a> <a href="/job/33-25.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/job/34-22.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/job/35-5.htm">High</a> <a href="/job/40-5.htm">Once</a> <a href="/job/34-26.htm">Sight</a> <a href="/job/38-38.htm">Stick</a> <a href="/psalms/48-13.htm">View</a> <a href="/psalms/6-2.htm">Wasted</a> <a href="/psalms/6-7.htm">Wastes</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>His flesh wastes away from sight</b><br>This phrase describes a physical deterioration that is visible and alarming. In the context of Job, it reflects the severe suffering and affliction that Job is experiencing. The wasting away of flesh can be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual and emotional anguish that accompanies physical suffering. Biblically, this imagery is reminiscent of other instances of suffering and disease, such as leprosy, which was a common affliction in biblical times and often led to social isolation. Theologically, this wasting away can be seen as a consequence of sin and the fallen state of humanity, echoing the curse of decay and death introduced in <a href="/genesis/3.htm">Genesis 3</a>. It also foreshadows the suffering servant in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, who bears the iniquities of others and is "despised and rejected by men."<p><b>and his hidden bones protrude</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the severity of the physical condition, where even the bones, typically hidden beneath flesh, become visible. This can symbolize the exposure of one's innermost being and vulnerabilities during times of extreme distress. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, such a condition would be seen as a sign of divine displeasure or judgment, as health and prosperity were often associated with divine favor. The protruding bones can also be seen as a type of Christ, who, in His crucifixion, was marred beyond human likeness (<a href="/isaiah/52-14.htm">Isaiah 52:14</a>) and whose bones were not broken (<a href="/john/19-36.htm">John 19:36</a>), fulfilling prophecy. This imagery serves as a reminder of the frailty of human life and the need for divine intervention and redemption.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man of great faith and integrity, Job is the central figure in the Book of Job. He undergoes severe trials and suffering, which are the backdrop for the discussions and discourses in the book.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/elihu.htm">Elihu</a></b><br>A young man who speaks to Job and his friends in chapters 32-37. Elihu offers a different perspective on Job's suffering, emphasizing God's justice and sovereignty.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/u/uz.htm">Uz</a></b><br>The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel. It serves as the setting for the events of the book.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/suffering.htm">Suffering</a></b><br>The central theme of the Book of Job, exploring the reasons for and responses to human suffering.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>A key theme in Elihu's speeches, highlighting God's ultimate control and purpose in all circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_physical_suffering.htm">The Reality of Physical Suffering</a></b><br>Suffering can manifest physically, as seen in Job's condition. It is a reminder of the frailty of human life and the reality of living in a fallen world.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_implications_of_physical_afflictions.htm">Spiritual Implications of Physical Afflictions</a></b><br>Physical suffering often has spiritual implications, prompting introspection and a deeper reliance on God. It can be a tool for spiritual growth and refinement.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_suffering.htm">God's Sovereignty in Suffering</a></b><br>Elihu emphasizes that God is sovereign over all circumstances, including suffering. Trusting in God's purpose and timing is crucial, even when we do not understand our trials.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_compassionate_counsel.htm">The Importance of Compassionate Counsel</a></b><br>Elihu's approach, though well-intentioned, reminds us of the need for compassion and sensitivity when offering counsel to those who are suffering.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_beyond_physical_decay.htm">Hope Beyond Physical Decay</a></b><br>While our bodies may waste away, our hope is in the eternal life promised through Christ. This perspective encourages perseverance and faithfulness.<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/has_anyone_ever_witnessed_god.htm">Has anyone ever witnessed God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_42_show_god's_justice.htm">How does the resolution in Job 42 align with other passages that emphasize a just God, when Job's suffering is never fully justified or explained?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_33_19-20_align_with_medicine.htm">In Job 33:19-20, how can physical suffering sent by God be reconciled with current medical understanding and treatments?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_job's_story_historically_corroborated.htm">Is there any non-biblical evidence supporting Job's extreme losses and subsequent restoration (Job 19:13-20), or does the account stand alone with no historical corroboration?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 21.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen</span>; literally, <span class="accented">from the sight</span>; but the Authorized Version gives probably the correct meaning. And his bones that were not seen stick out. These are general features of a wasting illness (comp. <a href="/psalms/22-17.htm">Psalm 22:17</a>, "I may tell all my bones"). Such illness gives the sufferer time to review thoroughly his life and cow duct, and see to it "if there be any way of wickedness in him," or any particular form of sin to which he is tempted. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/33-21.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">His flesh</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּשָׂר֣וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(bə·śā·rōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1320.htm">Strong's 1320: </a> </span><span class="str2">Flesh, body, person, the pudenda of a, man</span><br /><br /><span class="word">wastes away</span><br /><span class="heb">יִ֣כֶל</span> <span class="translit">(yi·ḵel)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3615.htm">Strong's 3615: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from sight,</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵרֹ֑אִי</span> <span class="translit">(mê·rō·’î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7210.htm">Strong's 7210: </a> </span><span class="str2">Looking, seeing, sight</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his hidden</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹ֣א</span> <span class="translit">(lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">bones</span><br /><span class="heb">עַ֝צְמוֹתָ֗יו</span> <span class="translit">(‘aṣ·mō·w·ṯāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6106.htm">Strong's 6106: </a> </span><span class="str2">A bone, the body, the substance, selfsame</span><br /><br /><span class="word">protrude.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשֻׁפּ֥וּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·šup·pū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8205.htm">Strong's 8205: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bareness, a smooth or bare height</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/33-21.htm">Job 33:21 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/33-21.htm">Job 33:21 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/33-21.htm">Job 33:21 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/33-21.htm">Job 33:21 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/33-21.htm">Job 33:21 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/33-21.htm">Job 33:21 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/33-21.htm">Job 33:21 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/33-21.htm">Job 33:21 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/33-21.htm">Job 33:21 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/33-21.htm">Job 33:21 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/33-21.htm">OT Poetry: Job 33:21 His flesh is so consumed away that (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/33-20.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 33:20"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 33:20" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/33-22.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 33:22"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 33:22" /></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>