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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 />so that their body finds food repulsive and their soul loathes the choicest meal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They lose their appetite for even the most delicious food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />so that his life loathes bread, and his appetite the choicest food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that he detests his bread, and his soul loathes his favorite food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So that his life abhors bread, And his soul succulent food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So that his life loathes bread, And his soul, food that he should crave.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So that his life loathes bread, And his soul favorite food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So that his life loathes bread, And his soul favorite food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So that his life loathes bread, And his soul favorite food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />So that his life makes him loathe food, And his soul [loathe] even his favorite dishes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that he detests bread, and his soul despises his favorite food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that he detests bread, and his soul despises his favorite food. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />So that his life abhorreth bread, And his soul dainty food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Merely the thought of our favorite food makes our stomachs sick, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />so that their whole being hates food and they lose their appetite for a delicious meal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Those who are sick lose their appetites, and even the finest food looks revolting. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He cannot stand his food, and he has no desire for appetizing food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />so that he detests his bread, and his soul loathes his favorite food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />so that his life loathes food, and his soul rejects appetizing fare. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />So that his life abhors bread, and his soul choicest food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />So that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />so that his life abhors bread, and his soul dainty food. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And his life has nauseated bread, "" And his soul desirable food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And his life hath nauseated bread, And his soul desirable food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />His life loathed bread, and his soul food of desire.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Bread becometh abominable to him in his life, and to his soul the meat which before he desired. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Bread becomes abominable to him in his life, and, to his soul, the meat which before he desired.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So that to his appetite food is repulsive, his throat rejects the choicest nourishment. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />so that their lives loathe bread, and their appetites dainty food.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />So that his flesh fails because of his fear, and his soul is not satisfied with bread, and covets food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />His flesh will waste away from his fear, and his soul will not be satisfied with bread, and his soul will lust for food<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />So that his life maketh him to abhor bread, And his soul dainty food.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he shall not be able to take any food, though his soul shall desire meat;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/33-20.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=5086" 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">19</span>A man is also chastened on his bed with pain and constant distress in his bones, <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ḥay·yā·ṯōw (N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">so that he</a> <a href="/hebrew/2092.htm" title="2092: wə·zi·hă·mat·tū (Conj-w:: V-Piel-ConjPerf-3fs:: 3ms) -- To be foul, loathsome. A primitive root; to be rancid, i.e. to loathe.">detests</a> <a href="/hebrew/3899.htm" title="3899: lā·ḥem (N-ms) -- Bread, food. From lacham; food, especially bread, or grain.">his bread,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: wə·nap̄·šōw (Conj-w:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">and his soul</a> <a href="/hebrew/8378.htm" title="8378: ta·’ă·wāh (N-fs) -- A desire. From 'avah; a longing; by implication, a delight.">loathes his favorite</a> <a href="/hebrew/3978.htm" title="3978: ma·’ă·ḵal (N-msc) -- Food. From 'akal; an eatable.">food.</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>His flesh wastes away from sight, and his hidden bones protrude.…<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/29-8.htm">Isaiah 29:8</a></span><br />as when a hungry man dreams he is eating, then awakens still hungry; as when a thirsty man dreams he is drinking, then awakens faint and parched. So will it be for all the many nations who go to battle against Mount Zion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-25.htm">Proverbs 13:25</a></span><br />A righteous man eats to his heart’s content, but the stomach of the wicked is empty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/102-4.htm">Psalm 102:4</a></span><br />My heart is afflicted, and withered like grass; I even forget to eat my bread.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-15.htm">Psalm 22:15</a></span><br />My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. You lay me in the dust of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/lamentations/3-17.htm">Lamentations 3:17</a></span><br />My soul has been deprived of peace; I have forgotten what prosperity is.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/42-3.htm">Psalm 42:3</a></span><br />My tears have been my food both day and night, while men ask me all day long, “Where is your God?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/88-9.htm">Psalm 88:9</a></span><br />My eyes grow dim with grief. I call to You daily, O LORD; I spread out my hands to You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/65-13.htm">Isaiah 65:13</a></span><br />Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: “My servants will eat, but you will go hungry; My servants will drink, but you will go thirsty; My servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/6-7.htm">Ecclesiastes 6:7</a></span><br />All a man’s labor is for his mouth, yet his appetite is never satisfied.<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="/luke/15-16.htm">Luke 15:16</a></span><br />He longed to fill his belly with the pods the pigs were eating, but no one would give him a thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-34.htm">John 4:34</a></span><br />Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-6.htm">Matthew 5:6</a></span><br />Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/6-27.htm">John 6:27</a></span><br />Do not work for food that perishes, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on Him God the Father has placed His seal of approval.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">So that his life abhors bread, and his soul dainty meat.</p><p class="hdg">his life</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/107-17.htm">Psalm 107:17,18</a></b></br> Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are afflicted… </p><p class="hdg">dainty meat.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/3-6.htm">Genesis 3:6</a></b></br> And when the woman saw that the tree <i>was</i> good for food, and that it <i>was</i> pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make <i>one</i> wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/3-19.htm">Jeremiah 3:19</a></b></br> But I said, How shall I put thee among the children, and give thee a pleasant land, a goodly heritage of the hosts of nations? and I said, Thou shalt call me, My father; and shalt not turn away from me.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/amos/5-11.htm">Amos 5:11</a></b></br> Forasmuch therefore as your treading <i>is</i> upon the poor, and ye take from him burdens of wheat: ye have built houses of hewn stone, but ye shall not dwell in them; ye have planted pleasant vineyards, but ye shall not drink wine of them.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/30-10.htm">Abhor</a> <a href="/isaiah/49-7.htm">Abhorreth</a> <a href="/leviticus/26-15.htm">Abhors</a> <a href="/job/6-7.htm">Appetite</a> <a href="/job/31-17.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/job/22-25.htm">Choicest</a> <a href="/revelation/18-14.htm">Dainty</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-21.htm">Delicate</a> <a href="/job/20-20.htm">Desirable</a> <a href="/job/31-35.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-24.htm">Favorite</a> <a href="/job/33-10.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/job/31-17.htm">Food</a> <a href="/job/33-18.htm">Life</a> <a href="/job/28-25.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/job/30-4.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/job/31-31.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/job/19-17.htm">Repulsive</a> <a href="/job/33-18.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/job/33-17.htm">Turned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/42-6.htm">Abhor</a> <a href="/psalms/5-6.htm">Abhorreth</a> <a href="/psalms/5-6.htm">Abhors</a> <a href="/job/38-39.htm">Appetite</a> <a href="/job/36-31.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/psalms/21-3.htm">Choicest</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-8.htm">Dainty</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-10.htm">Delicate</a> <a href="/psalms/19-10.htm">Desirable</a> <a href="/job/33-32.htm">Desire</a> <a href="/songs/6-9.htm">Favorite</a> <a href="/job/33-26.htm">Finds</a> <a href="/job/34-3.htm">Food</a> <a href="/job/33-22.htm">Life</a> <a href="/job/34-29.htm">Maketh</a> <a href="/psalms/20-3.htm">Meal</a> <a href="/job/34-3.htm">Meat</a> <a href="/psalms/88-8.htm">Repulsive</a> <a href="/job/33-22.htm">Soul</a> <a href="/job/34-5.htm">Turned</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>so that he detests his bread</b><br>In this passage, the phrase "he detests his bread" reflects a state of deep physical and emotional distress. In the context of Job, this is part of Elihu's speech, where he describes how God uses suffering to turn people away from wrongdoing. Bread, a staple of life in ancient Near Eastern culture, symbolizes basic sustenance and survival. Detesting bread indicates a severe condition where even the most essential needs are rejected, highlighting the depth of Job's suffering. This can be compared to <a href="/psalms/102-4.htm">Psalm 102:4</a>, where the psalmist's heart is "blighted and withered like grass," causing him to forget to eat his food, illustrating a similar state of despair.<p><b>and his soul loathes his favorite food</b><br>The phrase "his soul loathes his favorite food" suggests a profound inner turmoil that affects one's appetite and desire for pleasure. In biblical terms, the soul often represents the entire being, encompassing emotions, desires, and spiritual life. This loathing of favorite food signifies a loss of joy and satisfaction in life, a common theme in Job's lamentations. Culturally, food was not only for sustenance but also a source of joy and community in ancient times. The loss of appetite for favorite foods underscores the severity of Job's affliction. This can be seen as a type of Christ, who in His suffering, experienced deep anguish and rejection, as prophesied in <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a>, where He is described as "a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief."<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, experiencing intense suffering and questioning the reasons behind it.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/elihu.htm">Elihu</a></b><br>A younger friend of Job who speaks in chapters 32-37. He offers a different perspective on Job's suffering, suggesting that God uses suffering to instruct and refine individuals.<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 of Job.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/s/suffering.htm">Suffering</a></b><br>A central theme in the Book of Job, exploring the reasons for human suffering and the appropriate response to it.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/d/divine_instruction.htm">Divine Instruction</a></b><br>Elihu suggests that God uses various means, including suffering, to communicate with and instruct humans.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_suffering_as_instruction.htm">Understanding Suffering as Instruction</a></b><br>Suffering can be a tool used by God to teach and refine us, drawing us closer to Him and deepening our faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/physical_and_spiritual_interconnection.htm">Physical and Spiritual Interconnection</a></b><br>Our physical state often reflects our spiritual and emotional condition. Recognizing this can help us address both aspects in times of distress.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_divine_discipline.htm">Responding to Divine Discipline</a></b><br>Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and learning, trusting in God's purpose and love even when His ways are not immediately clear.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_community_in_suffering.htm">The Role of Community in Suffering</a></b><br>Like Elihu, friends and community can offer valuable perspectives and support during times of trial. Seek wise counsel and be open to different viewpoints.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/maintaining_faith_amidst_trials.htm">Maintaining Faith Amidst Trials</a></b><br>Job's account encourages perseverance and faithfulness, reminding us that God is sovereign and His plans are ultimately for our good.<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/main_themes_of_bible's_books.htm">What are the main themes of the Bible's books?</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_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_god_all-knowing_and_all-powerful.htm">What brings true satisfaction in life according to scripture?</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 20</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Be that his life abhorreth bread, and his soul dainty meat</span>. Eating and drinking are detestable to the man who is stretched on a bed of sickness (comp. <a href="/psalms/107-18.htm">Psalm 107:18</a>, "Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of death"). The chains that bind to earth fall off, and the soul is left open to loftier influences. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/33-20.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">so that he</span><br /><span class="heb">חַיָּת֣וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥay·yā·ṯōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">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">detests</span><br /><span class="heb">וְזִֽהֲמַ֣תּוּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·zi·hă·mat·tū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2092.htm">Strong's 2092: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be rancid, to loathe</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his bread,</span><br /><span class="heb">לָ֑חֶם</span> <span class="translit">(lā·ḥem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3899.htm">Strong's 3899: </a> </span><span class="str2">Food, bread, grain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and his soul</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝נַפְשׁ֗וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·nap̄·šōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | 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">[loathes] his favorite</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּאֲוָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(ta·’ă·wāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8378.htm">Strong's 8378: </a> </span><span class="str2">A longing, a delight</span><br /><br /><span class="word">food.</span><br /><span class="heb">מַאֲכַ֥ל</span> <span class="translit">(ma·’ă·ḵal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3978.htm">Strong's 3978: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eatable</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/33-20.htm">Job 33:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/33-20.htm">Job 33:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/33-20.htm">Job 33:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/33-20.htm">Job 33:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/33-20.htm">Job 33:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/33-20.htm">Job 33:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/33-20.htm">Job 33:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/33-20.htm">Job 33:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/33-20.htm">Job 33:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/33-20.htm">Job 33:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/33-20.htm">OT Poetry: Job 33:20 So that his life abhors bread (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/33-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 33:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 33:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/33-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 33:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 33:21" /></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>