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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 preserve them from the pit, their lives from perishing by the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He protects them from the grave, from crossing over the river of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />he keeps back his soul from the pit, his life from perishing by the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />to preserve his soul from the Pit and his life from perishing by the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He keeps back his soul from the Pit, And his life from perishing by the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He keeps his soul back from the pit, And his life from perishing by the spear.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He keeps back his soul from the pit, And his life from passing over into Sheol.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He keeps back his soul from the pit, And his life from passing over into Sheol.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He holds back his soul from the pit, And his life from passing over <i>to death</i> by a weapon.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He holds back his soul from the pit [of destruction], And his life from passing over into Sheol (the nether world, the place of the dead).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God spares his soul from the Pit, his life from crossing the river of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />God spares his soul from the Pit, his life from crossing the river of death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He keepeth back his soul from the pit, And his life from perishing by the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and to protect us from being swept away to the world of the dead. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He keeps their souls from the pit and their lives from crossing the River [of Death].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He will not let them be destroyed; he saves them from death itself. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />sparing his soul from the Pit and his life from violent death. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />to preserve his soul from the Pit and his life from perishing by the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He spares a person's life from corruption, his very life from crossing over the river. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He keeps back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He keeps back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He keeps back his soul from corruption, "" And his life from passing away by a dart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He keepeth back his soul from corruption, And his life from passing away by a dart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He will keep back his soul from the pit, and his life from passing away by the spear.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Rescuing his soul from corruption : and his life from passing to the sword. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />rescuing his soul from corruption and his life from passing away by the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He holds his soul from the pit, his life from passing to the grave. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />to spare their souls from the Pit, their lives from traversing the River.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He spares his soul from corruption, and his life from perdition.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He will save his soul from corruption and his life from destruction<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />That He may keep back his soul from the pit, And his life from perishing by the sword.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He spares also his soul from death, and <i>suffers</i> him not to fall in war.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/33-18.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=5074" 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">17</span>to turn a man from wrongdoing and keep him from pride, <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2820.htm" title="2820: yaḥ·śōḵ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To withhold, refrain. A primitive root; to restrain or Refrain; by implication, to refuse, spare, preserve; also to observe.">to preserve</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/2416.htm" title="2416: wə·ḥay·yā·ṯōw (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">and his life</a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: mê·‘ă·ḇōr (Prep-m:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">from perishing</a> <a href="/hebrew/7973.htm" title="7973: baš·šā·laḥ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- A missile, weapon, sprout. From shalach; a missile of attack, i.e. Spear; also a shoot of growth; i.e. Branch.">by the sword.</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>A man is also chastened on his bed with pain and constant distress in his bones,…<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/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="/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/116-8.htm">Psalm 116:8</a></span><br />For You have delivered my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-24.htm">Proverbs 15:24</a></span><br />The path of life leads upward for the wise, that he may avoid going down to Sheol.<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/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/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/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="/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="/2_corinthians/1-10.htm">2 Corinthians 1:10</a></span><br />He has delivered us from such a deadly peril, and He will deliver us. In Him we have placed our hope that He will yet again deliver us,<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="/2_timothy/4-18.htm">2 Timothy 4:18</a></span><br />And the Lord will rescue me from every evil action and bring me safely into His heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/1-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:10</a></span><br />and to await His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus our deliverer from the coming wrath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/7-24.htm">Romans 7:24-25</a></span><br />What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? / Thanks be to God, through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, with my mind I serve the law of God, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He keeps back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword.</p><p class="hdg">keepeth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/16-27.htm">Acts 16:27-33</a></b></br> And the keeper of the prison awaking out of his sleep, and seeing the prison doors open, he drew out his sword, and would have killed himself, supposing that the prisoners had been fled… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4</a></b></br> Or despisest thou the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering; not knowing that the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9,15</a></b></br> The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance… </p><p class="hdg">perishing.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/17-14.htm">Corruption</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/23-10.htm">Dart</a> <a href="/job/31-29.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/job/12-15.htm">Keepeth</a> <a href="/job/33-11.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/job/33-4.htm">Life</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/30-10.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/job/31-19.htm">Perishing</a> <a href="/job/17-16.htm">Pit</a> <a href="/nehemiah/9-6.htm">Preserve</a> <a href="/job/26-6.htm">Sheol</a> <a href="/job/31-30.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/job/27-14.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/job/26-6.htm">Underworld</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/16-10.htm">Corruption</a> <a href="/job/36-12.htm">Dart</a> <a href="/job/34-24.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/psalms/34-20.htm">Keepeth</a> <a href="/job/34-8.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/job/33-20.htm">Life</a> <a href="/psalms/8-8.htm">Passing</a> <a href="/psalms/31-12.htm">Perishing</a> <a href="/job/33-22.htm">Pit</a> <a href="/job/36-6.htm">Preserve</a> <a href="/psalms/6-5.htm">Sheol</a> <a href="/job/33-20.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/job/36-12.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/job/33-22.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 preserve his soul from the Pit</b><br>This phrase highlights God's intervention to save a person from spiritual and physical destruction. The "Pit" often symbolizes Sheol or the grave, a place of darkness and separation from God. In the context of Job, it reflects the belief that God actively works to prevent individuals from descending into ultimate ruin. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God's desire to save and redeem, as seen in <a href="/psalms/103-4.htm">Psalm 103:4</a>, where God "redeems your life from the pit." The concept of preservation from the Pit can also be seen as a type of Christ, who through His death and resurrection, offers salvation from eternal separation from God.<p><b>and his life from perishing by the sword</b><br>This part of the verse emphasizes God's protection from violent death or judgment. The "sword" is often a metaphor for war, divine judgment, or personal calamity. In the historical context of the Ancient Near East, where Job is set, warfare and violence were common threats. This phrase reassures that God has the power to protect individuals from such dangers. It echoes the promise found in <a href="/psalms/91-7.htm">Psalm 91:7</a>, where a thousand may fall at your side, but it will not come near you. This protection can also be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's role as the Good Shepherd, who lays down His life for the sheep, ensuring their ultimate safety and salvation.<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 mercy.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A righteous man who undergoes severe trials and suffering, questioning the reasons behind his afflictions.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_pit.htm">The Pit</a></b><br>Often understood as Sheol or the grave, representing death or destruction.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sword.htm">The Sword</a></b><br>Symbolic of violence, judgment, or divine retribution.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god's_intervention.htm">God's Intervention</a></b><br>The divine act of sparing a soul from death or destruction, highlighting God's mercy and sovereignty.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_mercy.htm">God's Sovereignty and Mercy</a></b><br>God has the power to spare us from destruction, both physically and spiritually. His intervention is an act of mercy, reminding us of His control over life and death.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_divine_protection.htm">The Reality of Divine Protection</a></b><br>Believers can trust in God's protection from both seen and unseen dangers. This protection is not always from physical harm but can also be spiritual preservation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance_and_obedience.htm">The Importance of Repentance and Obedience</a></b><br>Elihu's message underscores the need for repentance and obedience to God. Turning away from sin can lead to divine protection and blessing.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_suffering_and_deliverance.htm">Understanding Suffering and Deliverance</a></b><br>Suffering can be a means through which God teaches and refines us. Deliverance from suffering is a testament to God's faithfulness and love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_intercession.htm">The Role of Intercession</a></b><br>Just as Elihu intercedes for Job, believers are called to intercede for others, praying for God's mercy and intervention in their lives.<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/how_can_god_'despise_no_one'_yet_judge.htm">In Job 36:5, how can God 'despise no one' if other scriptures depict His wrath and judgment against certain people?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_threats_to_jeremiah_align_with_divine_protection.htm">Jeremiah 11:18-23: How do these threats on Jeremiah's life align with the idea of divine protection for those who follow God's will?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_job_36_11-12_fit_real_hardships.htm">In Job 36:11-12, obedience supposedly leads to prosperity while disobedience brings destruction; how does this align with the real-world experiences of faithful people in hardship?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_righteous_suffer.htm">If God wants to protect His people, why does He allow the righteous to suffer at the hands of the wicked?</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 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He keepeth back his soul from the pit, and his life from perishing by the sword</span>. By these interpositions God may even save a man from utter ruin, when, but for them, he would have rushed upon it. He may cause a person -to give up designs or enterprises which would have brought him into danger, and perhaps led to his being slain with the sword. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/33-18.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 preserve</span><br /><span class="heb">יַחְשֹׂ֣ךְ</span> <span class="translit">(yaḥ·śōḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2820.htm">Strong's 2820: </a> </span><span class="str2">To restrain, refrain, to refuse, spare, preserve, to observe</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">and his life</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝חַיָּת֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ḥay·yā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular<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 /><br /><span class="word">from perishing</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵעֲבֹ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(mê·‘ă·ḇōr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">by the sword.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּשָּֽׁלַח׃</span> <span class="translit">(baš·šā·laḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7973.htm">Strong's 7973: </a> </span><span class="str2">A missile of attack, spear, a shoot of growth, branch</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/33-18.htm">Job 33:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/33-18.htm">Job 33:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/33-18.htm">Job 33:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/33-18.htm">Job 33:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/33-18.htm">Job 33:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/33-18.htm">Job 33:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/33-18.htm">Job 33:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/33-18.htm">Job 33:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/33-18.htm">Job 33:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/33-18.htm">Job 33:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/33-18.htm">OT Poetry: Job 33:18 He keeps back his soul (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/33-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 33:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 33:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/33-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 33:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 33:19" /></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>