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he saves them from the clutches of the powerful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/5.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />He rescues the poor from the cutting words of the strong, and rescues them from the clutches of the powerful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/5.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But he saves the needy from the sword of their mouth and from the hand of the mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/5.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />He saves the needy from the sword in their mouth and from the clutches of the powerful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/5.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But He saves the needy from the sword, From the mouth of the mighty, And from their hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“But He saves from the sword of their mouth, And the poor from the hand of the strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220But He saves from the sword of their mouth, And the poor from the hand of the mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“But He saves from the sword of their mouth, And the poor from the hand of the mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But He saves from the sword of their mouth, And the needy from the hand of the strong.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“But God saves [the innocent] from the sword of the mouth of the devious, And the poor from the hand of the mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He saves the needy from their sharp words and from the clutches of the powerful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He saves the needy from their sharp words and from the clutches of the powerful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But he saveth from the sword of their mouth, Even the needy from the hand of the mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />God rescues the needy from the words of the wicked and the fist of the mighty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But he saveth from the sword of their mouth, even the needy from the hand of the mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"But he saves [other people] from their slander and the needy from the power of the mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But God saves the poor from death; he saves the needy from oppression. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So he delivers from the sword of their mouth— the poor from the power of the mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He saves the needy from the sword in their mouth and from the clutches of the powerful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So he saves from the sword that comes from their mouth, even the poor from the hand of the powerful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But he saves from the sword of their mouth, even the needy from the hand of the mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But he saveth the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But he saves from the sword of their mouth, even the needy from the hand of the mighty. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He saves the needy from the sword in their mouth, "" And from a strong hand,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And He saveth the wasted from their mouth, And from a strong hand the needy,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he saved the needy from the sword, from their mouth and from the band of the strong one.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But he shall save the needy from the sword of their mouth, and the poor from the hand of the violent. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Thereafter, he will act to save the needy from the sword of their mouth, and the poor from the hand of the violent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But he saves the poor from the sword of their mouth, from the hand of the mighty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But he saves the needy from the sword of their mouth, from the hand of the mighty.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But he saves their lives from the sword, and the poor from the hand of the mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/5.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He saves the poor from the sword of their mouth and from the hand of the mighty<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/5.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But He saveth from the sword of their mouth, Even the needy from the hand of the mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/5.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />and let them perish in war, and let the weak escape from the hand of the mighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/5-15.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=752" 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/5.htm">Eliphaz Continues: God Blesses those who Seek Him</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">14</span>They encounter darkness by day and grope at noon as in the night. <span class="reftext">15</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3467.htm" title="3467: way·yō·ša‘ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To deliver. A primitive root; properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. to be safe; causatively, to free or succor.">He saves</a> <a href="/hebrew/34.htm" title="34: ’eḇ·yō·wn (Adj-ms) -- In want, needy, poor. From 'abah, in the sense of want; destitute.">the needy</a> <a href="/hebrew/2719.htm" title="2719: mê·ḥe·reḇ (Prep-m:: N-fs) -- A sword. From charab; drought; also a cutting instrument, as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement.">from the sword</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: mip·pî·hem (Prep-m:: N-msc:: 3mp) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">in their mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/3027.htm" title="3027: ū·mî·yaḏ (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-fsc) -- Hand (indicating power, means, direction, etc.)">and from the clutches</a> <a href="/hebrew/2389.htm" title="2389: ḥā·zāq (Adj-ms) -- Strong, stout, mighty. From chazaq; strong.">of the powerful.</a> </span><span class="reftext">16</span>So the poor have hope, and injustice shuts its mouth.…<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/107-41.htm">Psalm 107:41</a></span><br />But He lifts the needy from affliction and increases their families like flocks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-12.htm">Psalm 72:12-14</a></span><br />For he will deliver the needy who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. / He will take pity on the poor and needy and save the lives of the oppressed. / He will redeem them from oppression and violence, for their blood is precious in his sight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/35-10.htm">Psalm 35:10</a></span><br />All my bones will exclaim, “Who is like You, O LORD, who delivers the afflicted from the aggressor, the poor and needy from the robber?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/12-5.htm">Psalm 12:5</a></span><br />“For the cause of the oppressed and for the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says the LORD. “I will bring safety to him who yearns.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/9-9.htm">Psalm 9:9</a></span><br />The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/10-14.htm">Psalm 10:14</a></span><br />But You have regarded trouble and grief; You see to repay it by Your hand. The victim entrusts himself to You; You are the helper of the fatherless.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-6.htm">Psalm 34:6</a></span><br />This poor man called out, and the LORD heard him; He saved him from all his troubles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-17.htm">Psalm 34:17</a></span><br />The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears; He delivers them from all their troubles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/68-20.htm">Psalm 68:20</a></span><br />Our God is a God of deliverance; the Lord GOD is our rescuer from death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/25-4.htm">Isaiah 25:4</a></span><br />For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-25.htm">Isaiah 49:25</a></span><br />Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a></span><br />The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-11.htm">Proverbs 24:11-12</a></span><br />Rescue those being led away to death, and restrain those stumbling toward the slaughter. / If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-52.htm">Luke 1:52-53</a></span><br />He has brought down rulers from their thrones, but has exalted the humble. / He has filled the hungry with good things, but has sent the rich away empty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a></span><br />“The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But he saves the poor from the sword, from their mouth, and from the hand of the mighty.</p><p class="hdg">he saveth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/10-14.htm">Psalm 10:14,17</a></b></br> Thou hast seen <i>it</i>; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite <i>it</i> with thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fatherless… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-10.htm">Psalm 35:10</a></b></br> All my bones shall say, LORD, who <i>is</i> like unto thee, which deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that spoileth him?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/72-4.htm">Psalm 72:4,12,13</a></b></br> He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/habakkuk/2-9.htm">Clutches</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/27-19.htm">Fatherless</a> <a href="/job/2-10.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/nehemiah/1-5.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/job/1-19.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/job/3-1.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/esther/9-22.htm">Needy</a> <a href="/job/5-5.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/job/3-17.htm">Power</a> <a href="/esther/9-4.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/job/5-11.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-47.htm">Saves</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/32-22.htm">Saveth</a> <a href="/job/4-11.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/job/1-17.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-1.htm">Wasted</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/6-23.htm">Clutches</a> <a href="/job/6-27.htm">Fatherless</a> <a href="/job/5-17.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/job/9-7.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/job/6-14.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/job/5-16.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/job/24-4.htm">Needy</a> <a href="/job/5-16.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/job/5-20.htm">Power</a> <a href="/job/6-25.htm">Powerful</a> <a href="/job/5-19.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/job/22-29.htm">Saves</a> <a href="/job/22-29.htm">Saveth</a> <a href="/job/8-2.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/job/5-20.htm">Sword</a> <a href="/job/7-16.htm">Wasted</a><div class="vheading2">Job 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/5-1.htm">Eliphaz shows that the end of the wicked is misery;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/5-6.htm">that man is born to trouble;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/5-8.htm">that God is to be regarded in affliction;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/5-17.htm">the happy end of God's correction.</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/5.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/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>He saves the needy</b><br>This phrase highlights God's concern and intervention for those who are vulnerable and oppressed. Throughout the Bible, God is depicted as a protector and deliverer of the needy, as seen in Psalms 72:12-14, where He is described as rescuing the poor and needy. This reflects God's character as compassionate and just, ensuring that those who cannot defend themselves are cared for.<p><b>from the sword in their mouth</b><br>The "sword in their mouth" can be understood metaphorically, referring to harmful words or accusations that can destroy reputations or lives. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, words were powerful and could be used as weapons. This phrase may also connect to the idea of false testimony or slander, which is condemned in the Ten Commandments (<a href="/exodus/20-16.htm">Exodus 20:16</a>). The imagery of a sword suggests the destructive potential of speech, a theme echoed in <a href="/james/3-6.htm">James 3:6</a>, where the tongue is described as a fire.<p><b>and from the clutches of the powerful</b><br>This part of the verse emphasizes God's ability to deliver the needy from those who wield power unjustly. In the historical context, the powerful often exploited the weak, a situation addressed by the prophets who called for justice and righteousness (e.g., <a href="/isaiah/1-17.htm">Isaiah 1:17</a>). The "clutches" imply a grip or control, suggesting that the powerful may oppress or manipulate the needy. This deliverance is a type of Christ's work, who came to set the oppressed free (<a href="/luke/4-18.htm">Luke 4:18</a>) and who stands against the forces of injustice.<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 patience, who endures immense suffering and loss. The book of Job explores his trials and the conversations he has with his friends about the nature of suffering and God's justice.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/eliphaz_the_temanite.htm">Eliphaz the Temanite</a></b><br>- One of Job's three friends who comes to comfort him. In <a href="/bsb/job/5.htm">Job 5</a>, Eliphaz is speaking, offering his perspective on suffering and divine justice.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_needy.htm">The Needy</a></b><br>- Refers to those who are vulnerable, oppressed, or in distress, highlighting God's concern for the marginalized.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sword_in_their_mouth.htm">The Sword in Their Mouth</a></b><br>- A metaphor for harmful words or accusations that can wound or destroy, emphasizing the power of speech.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_powerful.htm">The Powerful</a></b><br>- Those who wield authority or influence, often oppressing the weak or vulnerable.<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 savior of the needy, emphasizing His compassion and justice. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's protection and deliverance in times of distress.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a></b><br>Words can be as destructive as physical weapons. Christians are called to use their speech to build up rather than tear down, reflecting God's love and truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_responsibility_of_the_powerful.htm">The Responsibility of the Powerful</a></b><br>Those in positions of power are reminded of their responsibility to act justly and protect the vulnerable, following God's example of justice and mercy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_adversity.htm">Faith in Adversity</a></b><br>In the face of oppression or false accusations, believers are encouraged to maintain their faith, knowing that God sees and will act on their behalf.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/compassion_for_the_needy.htm">Compassion for the Needy</a></b><br>As God cares for the needy, Christians are called to actively support and advocate for those who are marginalized or oppressed in society.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_christian_weapons.htm">What are Christian Weapons?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_sadness.htm">What guidance does the Bible offer on sadness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_job_5_9_conflict_with_other_miracles.htm">In Job 5:9, does the claim of God performing countless marvels conflict with documented miracles (or lack thereof) in other biblical texts?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_jer_42's_promises_conflict_with_jer_43.htm">Do the promises in Jer 42 about the safety of the remnant conflict with the calamities in Jer 43?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/job/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) <span class= "bld">From the sword, from their mouth.</span>--It is merely a matter of grammatical nicety whether we regard the sword as coming forth from their mouth, or as identical with what comes forth from it, or as the first of three things from which the poor are delivered. It is worthy of special note that the Lord is thus conceived of and represented, as the <span class= "ital">Saviour, </span>and the Saviour of them who have no saviour. Is not this an idea confined to the circle of the sacred writings? At all events, it so abounds and predominates in them as to be pre-eminently, if not exclusively, characteristic of them.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 15.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But he sayeth the poor from the sword, from their mouth</span>; rather, <span class="accented">from the sword of their mouth</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> from their cruel and destructive words (<a href="/psalms/57-4.htm">Psalm 57:4</a>; <a href="/psalms/64-3.htm">Psalm 64:3</a>; <a href="/proverbs/12-18.htm">Proverbs 12:18</a>), which cut "like a sharp razor" (<a href="/psalms/52-2.htm">Psalm 52:2</a>). By calumny, innuendoes, lies, fraudulent representations, and the like, the ungodly work, perhaps, more injury than by their actions. <span class="cmt_word">And from the hand of the mighty</span>. God delivers the poor both from their words and from their deeds. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/5-15.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">He saves</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֹּ֣שַׁע</span> <span class="translit">(way·yō·ša‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3467.htm">Strong's 3467: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be open, wide, free, to be safe, to free, succor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the needy</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶבְיֽוֹן׃</span> <span class="translit">(’eḇ·yō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_34.htm">Strong's 34: </a> </span><span class="str2">In want, needy, poor</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from the sword</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵ֭חֶרֶב</span> <span class="translit">(mê·ḥe·reḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2719.htm">Strong's 2719: </a> </span><span class="str2">Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in their mouth</span><br /><span class="heb">מִפִּיהֶ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(mip·pî·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and from the clutches</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִיַּ֖ד</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mî·yaḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3027.htm">Strong's 3027: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the powerful.</span><br /><span class="heb">חָזָ֣ק</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·zāq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2389.htm">Strong's 2389: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strong, stout, mighty</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/5-15.htm">Job 5:15 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/5-15.htm">Job 5:15 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/5-15.htm">Job 5:15 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/5-15.htm">Job 5:15 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/5-15.htm">Job 5:15 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/5-15.htm">Job 5:15 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/5-15.htm">Job 5:15 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/5-15.htm">Job 5:15 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/5-15.htm">Job 5:15 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/5-15.htm">Job 5:15 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/5-15.htm">OT Poetry: Job 5:15 But he saves from the sword (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/5-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 5:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 5:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/5-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 5:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 5:16" /></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>